Things I wish I knew

[Tal]

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[MintTrav]

Why has such a fuss been made for years about Jamaica entering a team in the Winter Olympics, when lots of other hot countries have done the same?

It's not just because of the movie, cos it was going on before that came out.

[redarmi]

Why has such a fuss been made for years about Jamaica entering a team in the Winter Olympics, when lots of other hot countries have done the same?

It's not just because of the movie, cos it was going on before that came out.

Same reason such a fuss was made of Eddie the Eagle?  The  general public likes the idea of a an underresourced underdog getting to the Olympics and doing something that many wouldnt expect them to be able to do.

[BorntoBubble]

Why has such a fuss been made for years about Jamaica entering a team in the Winter Olympics, when lots of other hot countries have done the same?

It's not just because of the movie, cos it was going on before that came out.

Guy had a lucky egg. They get my support.

[redarmi]

Why people repeatedly and increasingly frustratedly push the button that opens the doors before the train has even stopped. What are they trying to achieve? Some sort of Steven Seagal exit?

They are the same people who repeatedly & impatiently push the "Close Door " or "Open Door" buttons in lifts. Which, in most cases, are not wired in, & have no function except as a sort of placebo.   

This does beggar the question why they go to the expense of having the buttons in the first place?

[The Camel]

Why are there style marks in ski jumping?

No style marks in the long jump or high jump.

Should just be who jumps furthest wins.

[doubleup]

Why are there style marks in ski jumping?

No style marks in the long jump or high jump.

Should just be who jumps furthest wins.

I'm just speculating but the approved style is presumably safer than an anything goes for distance approach.

[MintTrav]

Why has such a fuss been made for years about Jamaica entering a team in the Winter Olympics, when lots of other hot countries have done the same?

It's not just because of the movie, cos it was going on before that came out.

Same reason such a fuss was made of Eddie the Eagle?  The  general public likes the idea of a an underresourced underdog getting to the Olympics and doing something that many wouldnt expect them to be able to do.

Yeah, but plenty of other hot countries sent teams before Jamaica. According to Wiki, Guatemala, Fiji, Guam and Virgin Islands also had their first outing in 1988, same as Jamaica, and Mexico, Philippines, Costa Rica, Senegal, British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Bolivia were there before that.

So far, 33 tropical countries (8 African, 8 Caribbean, 3 Central American, 6 South American, 4 Oceania, 4 Asian), plus at least a dozen sub-tropical countries (South Africa, Morocco, Mexico, Bermuda, Uruguay, etc) have taken part, so almost 50 "hot" countries, but we keep hearing about the Jamaican Bobsleigh, as if it was the only time it had ever happened.

[Tal]

Why has such a fuss been made for years about Jamaica entering a team in the Winter Olympics, when lots of other hot countries have done the same?

It's not just because of the movie, cos it was going on before that came out.

Same reason such a fuss was made of Eddie the Eagle?  The  general public likes the idea of a an underresourced underdog getting to the Olympics and doing something that many wouldnt expect them to be able to do.

Yeah, but plenty of other hot countries sent teams before Jamaica. According to Wiki, Guatemala, Fiji, Guam and Virgin Islands also had their first outing in 1988, same as Jamaica, and Mexico, Philippines, Costa Rica, Senegal, British Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Bolivia were there before that.

So far, 33 tropical countries (8 African, 8 Caribbean, 3 Central American, 6 South American, 4 Oceania, 4 Asian), plus at least a dozen sub-tropical countries (South Africa, Morocco, Mexico, Bermuda, Uruguay, etc) have taken part, so almost 50 "hot" countries, but we keep hearing about the Jamaican Bobsleigh, as if it was the only time it had ever happened.

One place above the Jamaican two man bob that year was the Dutch Antilles team.

[The Camel]

Why do people who are members of Blondepoker read the forum without signing in?

Are they making a protest?

[Graham C]

Why is it a million times harder to carry a cup of tea with something (newspaper for example) tucked under the carrying arm?  I'm forever spilling my brew when I do it. 

Hopefully it's not just me.

[david3103]

Why is it a million times harder to carry a cup of tea with something (newspaper for example) tucked under the carrying arm?  I'm forever spilling my brew when I do it. 

Hopefully it's not just me.

It's because your arm can't move and counter any movements in the cup-carrying hand.

We're all the same

[nirvana]

Why do people who are members of Blondepoker read the forum without signing in?

Are they making a protest?

I do this a lot, couldn't actually give a good reason why

[Claw75]

Why do people who are members of Blondepoker read the forum without signing in?

Are they making a protest?

I do this a lot, couldn't actually give a good reason why

me too.  I'm not a fan of 'staying logged in forever' on sites when I'm not using them.  So I don't log in to read, but will do if I want to post or send a PM.

[Tal]

Onesies.

Fancy dress parties.

Why?