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silkfrog1292 · 28th Jul 2012, 09:13 AM

So.... I've been glued in front of the TV the past 2 hours, watching the men in Gymnastics. Not because i particularly love the sport, but because i can see hot athletes in action....

I wonder of anyone else watches sport because of its athletes, or i'm simply weird???

Hiems · 28th Jul 2012, 09:35 AM

Watching the Olympics to admire the athletes' looks isn't unusual. I don't know much about sports either, but you seldom see these people on television. It's awesome to see them do their thing and to look good too =)

flyinhernikes · 28th Jul 2012, 10:06 AM

i love the female gymnasts!

justchris · 28th Jul 2012, 12:28 PM

I love the Olympics because I get to see sports that I grew up doing (my sister did gymnastics for a good part of her life, and we both swam growing up). It's fun to watch these world-class athletes compete in the sports that I know so much about (which are also seldom shown because events in these sports only happen a few times a year). I also enjoy watching the US woman's soccer team, US beach volleyball, and both men's and woman's basketball.

But some sports I do enjoy just ogling athletes. For example, the male divers (especially Tom Daley and Matthew Mitcham) are built and in the case of the two divers listed, extremely gorgeous.

I think more importantly, I just love the feeling of pride when I see an athlete from the US win the gold medal and hear the national anthem play.

AmblingSam · 28th Jul 2012, 12:35 PM

I love the UK diver who won silver in '08 at the age of just 14. He's super cute but I forgot his name.

I love the sports and the eye candy

justchris · 28th Jul 2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AmblingSam

I love the UK diver who won silver in '08 at the age of just 14. He's super cute but I forgot his name.

I love the sports and the eye candy

That's Tom Daley

**BudderMC** · 28th Jul 2012, 07:04 PM

I do it, I'm not gonna lie. Gymnasts I admire, but I don't think I could ever lust over them... it's almost like their bodies are so absolutely perfect I couldn't think of being in their league, even in my fantasies. xD

Heyitsme · 28th Jul 2012, 07:14 PM

I've been watching the male gymnasts too. Like the American pommel horse team? God damn <3

28th Jul 2012, 07:25 PM

I loved women's volleyball. Oh my Zod yum.

Otherwise, I watch to see America kick ass and bring home the gold!

TheEdend · 28th Jul 2012, 07:32 PM

I don't watch it just for the eye candy, but it is a nice touch

My sis and I usually watch them together when we can she is hilarious about it. She rates guys by performance and cuteness, then combines the scores xD Even though right now she is torn between lochte and phelps haha

But yes, its normal

28th Jul 2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TheEdend

Even though right now she is torn between lochte and phelps haha

Please, Lochte ALL the way!

Kidd · 28th Jul 2012, 08:42 PM

I really love Megan Rapinoe. I think she's adorable, and she's a lesbian, which is a bonus.

Pret Allez · 28th Jul 2012, 09:17 PM

I think it's legit. I love watching running for that reason. Really great looking ladies, omg! This time, I am following the fencing hotties.

sguyc · 29th Jul 2012, 12:41 AM

Half the fun is watching humans in pique physical form perform actions that we couldn't even imitate. Its exciting to watch so many attractive people doing so many phyiscally attractive things (exceptions are women's track and field).

Peanuts · 29th Jul 2012, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by flyinhernikes

i love the female gymnasts!

This. My God, I have a huge crush on Alexandra Raisman. Actually, no, the whole US gymnastics team is adorable.

Also, I find myself getting really into the events, haha, especially when USA is in the event. Gives us all a reason to rally together.

cityofangels · 29th Jul 2012, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by silkfrog1292

So.... I've been glued in front of the TV the past 2 hours, watching the men in Gymnastics. Not because i particularly love the sport, but because i can see hot athletes in action....

I wonder of anyone else watches sport because of its athletes, or i'm simply weird???

No, you're not weird. I do the exact same thing. I haven't moved from the tv in hours. I have been watching the Olympics all day

The women's volleyball team... (ღ˘⌣˘ღ)

TheEdend · 29th Jul 2012, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TheEdend

Even though right now she is torn between lochte and phelps haha

Please, Lochte ALL the way!

Oh, I'm with you, but since phelps is "better" professionally than lochte my sis is conflicted haha Its all in the overall score!

Josh S · 29th Jul 2012, 12:44 PM

I feel more awkward for not watching the Olympics as much for the very same reason.

timo · 29th Jul 2012, 12:46 PM

Two words. Epke Zonderland.

Definitely the reason I'll watch the gymnastics finals (or more specific... the horizontal bar final, cause that's the only one he qualified for

).

29th Jul 2012, 02:19 PM

I'm so bad for that, but I haven't watched any Olympics for the hot girls yet. (key word: yet) But my god, girls in sports just really do something for me, ohhh boyy. I think I went to every single one of my school's volley ball games this year just for that reason.. ahha :s

28th Jul 2012, 09:13 AM	#1
silkfrog1292 EC's resident amphibian Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: guys are so fuckalicious! Out Status: One friend, sister. Mom in denial Location: Hong Kong Posts: 619 Join Date: Dec 2011	Olympics and its athletes So.... I've been glued in front of the TV the past 2 hours, watching the men in Gymnastics. Not because i particularly love the sport, but because i can see hot athletes in action.... I wonder of anyone else watches sport because of its athletes, or i'm simply weird??? __________________ "And alien tears will fill Pity's long-broken urn. For his mourners will be outcast men, and outcasts always mourn." "After all, is not a real Hell better than a manufactured Heaven? "

28th Jul 2012, 09:35 AM	#2
Hiems EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Not out at all Location: New Jersey Age: 19 Posts: 365 Join Date: Jun 2012	Re: Olympics and its athletes Watching the Olympics to admire the athletes' looks isn't unusual. I don't know much about sports either, but you seldom see these people on television. It's awesome to see them do their thing and to look good too =)

28th Jul 2012, 10:06 AM	#3
flyinhernikes EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Location: Scotland Age: 21 Posts: 1,346 Join Date: Jan 2012	Re: Olympics and its athletes i love the female gymnasts! __________________ What comes before part b? PART-AYYYYY

28th Jul 2012, 12:28 PM	#4
justchris Member Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to family and some friends Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 27 Join Date: Mar 2012	Re: Olympics and its athletes I love the Olympics because I get to see sports that I grew up doing (my sister did gymnastics for a good part of her life, and we both swam growing up). It's fun to watch these world-class athletes compete in the sports that I know so much about (which are also seldom shown because events in these sports only happen a few times a year). I also enjoy watching the US woman's soccer team, US beach volleyball, and both men's and woman's basketball. But some sports I do enjoy just ogling athletes. For example, the male divers (especially Tom Daley and Matthew Mitcham) are built and in the case of the two divers listed, extremely gorgeous. I think more importantly, I just love the feeling of pride when I see an athlete from the US win the gold medal and hear the national anthem play.

28th Jul 2012, 12:35 PM	#5
AmblingSam Oh hai! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: ohio Posts: 243 Join Date: Jul 2012	Re: Olympics and its athletes I love the UK diver who won silver in '08 at the age of just 14. He's super cute but I forgot his name. I love the sports and the eye candy

28th Jul 2012, 07:04 PM	#7
BudderMC keep on keepin' on. EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: I have caught 'the gay' Out Status: Out to (nearly) everyone Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 3,988 Join Date: Jun 2010	Re: Olympics and its athletes I do it, I'm not gonna lie. Gymnasts I admire, but I don't think I could ever lust over them... it's almost like their bodies are so absolutely perfect I couldn't think of being in their league, even in my fantasies. xD

28th Jul 2012, 07:14 PM	#8
Heyitsme EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Everybody who asks Location: Gainesville, Florida Age: 19 Posts: 416 Join Date: Jun 2010	Re: Olympics and its athletes I've been watching the male gymnasts too. Like the American pommel horse team? God damn <3 __________________ "I'm not even on drugs, I'm just weird." -Alex Gaskarth

28th Jul 2012, 07:25 PM	#9
RemyLeBeau Guest Posts: n/a Tournaments Won: 15	Re: Olympics and its athletes I loved women's volleyball. Oh my Zod yum. Otherwise, I watch to see America kick ass and bring home the gold!

28th Jul 2012, 07:32 PM	#10
TheEdend Hope will never be silent Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Orlando, Florida Age: 22 Posts: 4,264 Join Date: Mar 2010	Re: Olympics and its athletes I don't watch it just for the eye candy, but it is a nice touch My sis and I usually watch them together when we can she is hilarious about it. She rates guys by performance and cuteness, then combines the scores xD Even though right now she is torn between lochte and phelps haha But yes, its normal __________________ "Either/or is the language of bullies" - Kate Bornstein

28th Jul 2012, 08:42 PM	#12
Kidd Love Full Member Gender: ♂ Orientation: ♂ ♥ ♂ Out Status: Out Location: N.W. Ohio Age: 22 Posts: 2,240 Join Date: Mar 2010	Re: Olympics and its athletes I really love Megan Rapinoe. I think she's adorable, and she's a lesbian, which is a bonus. __________________ I'm giving you a night call, to tell you how I feel. I want to drive you through the night, down the hills. I'm gonna tell you something you don't want to hear. I'm gonna show you where it's dark, but have no fear.

28th Jul 2012, 09:17 PM	#13
Pret Allez Student of Chivalry Full Member Gender: Male (Feminine, Crossdressing) Orientation: Bisexual (Trans-Positive, Demisexual) Out Status:* Some people Location: Helena, MT Age: 24 Posts: 3,403 Join Date: Apr 2012	Re: Olympics and its athletes I think it's legit. I love watching running for that reason. Really great looking ladies, omg! This time, I am following the fencing hotties.

29th Jul 2012, 12:41 AM	#14
sguyc EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay- with quirks. Out Status: Everyone Location: Chicago Posts: 476 Join Date: Oct 2011	Re: Olympics and its athletes Half the fun is watching humans in pique physical form perform actions that we couldn't even imitate. Its exciting to watch so many attractive people doing so many phyiscally attractive things (exceptions are women's track and field).

29th Jul 2012, 12:44 PM	#18
Josh S Anxiety-Prone Overthinker Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Cleaning out the closet Location: Upstate New York Age: 22 Posts: 973 Join Date: Nov 2011	Re: Olympics and its athletes I feel more awkward for not watching the Olympics as much for the very same reason. __________________ "Any life, however long and complicated it may be, actually consists of a single moment — the moment when a man knows forever more who he is." - Jorge Luis Borges

29th Jul 2012, 12:46 PM	#19
timo full of fire Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most friends know Location: The Netherlands Age: 23 Posts: 1,269 Join Date: Mar 2012 Tournaments Won: 4	Re: Olympics and its athletes Two words. Epke Zonderland. Definitely the reason I'll watch the gymnastics finals (or more specific... the horizontal bar final, cause that's the only one he qualified for ).

29th Jul 2012, 02:19 PM	#20
Courtesan Guest Posts: n/a Tournaments Won: 15	Re: Olympics and its athletes I'm so bad for that, but I haven't watched any Olympics for the hot girls yet. (key word: yet) But my god, girls in sports just really do something for me, ohhh boyy. I think I went to every single one of my school's volley ball games this year just for that reason.. ahha :s