Sexy Blonde Olympian Ousted For Being Proud of Her Heritage

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

I agree that is hilarious It is also much to do about nothing. .

You found it hilarious? Seriously?

I'm not terribly bothered by it to be honest, as I have heard much worse, but I'd say the joke is really only funny if you're a Greek right-winger who reads a lot of tabloid journalism.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

when did liberals become fascists?

LOL have you been asleep for 20 years ?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

LOL have you been asleep for 20 years ?

Well, the term was generally applied to the right wing, and communist was used to refer to the left wing. But now that red has become blue and vice versa, you have Republicans being called radicals and Democrats being called responsible. It is hard to distinguish left from right with everybody fighting to locate the lowest common denominator.

[Danno 1,228]

You found it hilarious? Seriously?

I'm not terribly bothered by it to be honest, as I have heard much worse, but I'd say the joke is really only funny if you're a Greek right-winger who reads a lot of tabloid journalism.

There must be some racial connotations I am not aware of in this joke, it basically sounds like a stupid knock-knock joke which mentions a country.

Either I am missing some context to the joke or some of you people are getting way tooo sensitive.

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/olympics-fourth-place-medal/banned-greek-triple-jumper-bitter-upset-racist-tweet-162255969--oly.html

Banned Greek triple jumper ‘bitter and upset’ after racist tweet gets her kicked out of Olympics

By Chris Chase | Fourth-Place Medal – 5 hours ago

The Greek triple jumper expelled from the Olympics for sending a racist tweet about African immigrants and the West Nile virus is speaking out against the decision to ban her from competition in London.

Voula Papachristou was left in Athens by the Hellenic Olympic Committee after sending a tweet that read, "with so many Africans in Greece at least the West Nile mosquitos will eat homemade food." Her comment generated a minor uproar in Greece, then became an international story when Greek officials decided to kick her off the Olympic team.

The triple jumper issued a wide-ranging apology after the ruling was announced. Her tone turned defiant on Thursday when she spoke with Reuters about the decision:

"I have not slept at all and to be honest I am still trying to come to terms with what has happened. I am trying to stay calm otherwise I would lose control.

"I am thankful to my coach and family and so many other people who have stuck by me.... After so many years of hurt and sacrifices to try and get to my first Olympics I am very bitter and upset. But what has upset me the most is the excessive reaction and speed of the disciplinary decision."

Though it's probably not best to talk about how you may "lose control" -- I don't think that's taught in Crisis Management 101 -- Papachristou has a point. The reaction was excessive and the speed with which it was made suggests undue haste. It's strange; Greek officials are usually so prudent and judicious in their decision making.

She should be angry. There have been no reports of Greek Twitter guidelines or rules of conduct for athletes. Officials appeared to make an arbitrary decision based on political pressure. They said they banned Papachristou because they didn't want to "place Greece in a very negative light." The thing is, nobody would have known about this had they not banned her. It was an isolated story with no legs. Now it's in its third news cycle.

Papachristou can be angry, but she can't be surprised. When you make a statement that touches on race or religion or gender in a controversial way, the hammer can be dropped quickly. Even if her tweet wasn't racist, it was perceived that way and that may as well be the same thing.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

There must be some racial connotations I am not aware of in this joke, it basically sounds like a stupid knock-knock joke which mentions a country.

Either I am missing some context to the joke or some of you people are getting way tooo sensitive.

That would be it. It's an off colour joke, lets not pretend otherwise.

Is the world going to end because of it? No.

It's not a big deal.

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I just realized who you are. This whole time I thought you were a new poster who found his way to P&R

[Bad_Daddy 2,209]

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Edited July 27, 2012 by Bad_Daddy

[mawilson 2,133]

She is representing Greece in the Olympics, this doesn't involve politics. You did read the racist comment she made too, right?

I didn't realize the Olympics were about finding the very best athletes in the world who are not racist.

[rocks 494]

I didn't realize the Olympics were about finding the very best athletes in the world who are not racist.

Great point, as always... zzzz

[JohnR! 5,495]

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I didn't realize the Olympics were about finding the very best athletes in the world who are not racist.

Many share your misconception. She didn't make the cut. NEEEEEXT!

Source: http://www.olympic.o...t_Education.pdf

Olympic Charter (Fundamental Principles):

Olympism is a philosophy of life, exaltingand combining in a balanced whole thequalities of body, will and mind. Blendingsport with culture and education, Olympismseeks to create a way of life based onthe joy found in effort, the educationalvalue of good example and respect foruniversal fundamental ethical principles.

The goal of the Olympic Movement is

to contribute to building a peaceful andbetter world by educating youth throughsport practiced without discriminationof any kind and in the Olympic spirit,which requires mutual understandingwith a spirit of friendship, solidarity

and fair play.

Edited July 27, 2012 by Gegel

[rocks 494]

Many share your misconception. She didn't make the cut. NEEEEEXT!

Source: http://www.olympic.o...t_Education.pdf

Olympic Charter (Fundamental Principles):

Olympism is a philosophy of life, exaltingand combining in a balanced whole thequalities of body, will and mind. Blendingsport with culture and education, Olympismseeks to create a way of life based onthe joy found in effort, the educationalvalue of good example and respect foruniversal fundamental ethical principles.

The goal of the Olympic Movement is

to contribute to building a peaceful andbetter world by educating youth throughsport practiced without discriminationof any kind and in the Olympic spirit,which requires mutual understandingwith a spirit of friendship, solidarity

and fair play.

Doesn't everyone know this?

Edited July 27, 2012 by rocks

[mawilson 2,133]

Thanks for that bit of information.

And dude, can you please stop corrupting quotes?

[rocks 494]

Thanks for that bit of information.

And dude, can you please stop corrupting quotes?

Now you know. How does it feel to be corrected?

[mawilson 2,133]

Now you know. How does it feel to be corrected?

Feels awesome. Learn something new every day.