Staying up late to watch the Olympics is starting to wear me out. It doesn’t help that I then have to watch Big Brother three days out of the week, and also for some reason I decided I needed to start playing the Sims again and my Prince Harry Sim has a serious drinking problem that I’m finding riveting. Yada yada yada, thank God I get to sleep in tomorrow. To keep you awake:
– Scientology’s rehab centers, Narcanon, are under investigation for possibly killing some people. This article also reminded me that The Fix — which focuses on issues of addiction and recovery — is a really interesting publication, regardless of whether you struggle with addition or not. The comments are also generally interesting. (The Fix)
– I present: Deep Thoughts from Ryan Lochte. I have realized during the last week that although Lochte is super hot, I kind of wish he would talk less. He is not a great interview. Which is okay, except he gets interviewed A LOT. Whereas Phelps — whom I love — is a great interview. I was about to say, “of course, it’s not a competition,” and then I realized that in many ways between those two, it literally is a competition. (The Cut)
– Speaking of Lochte, you probably want to watch this video where he tries to define what a caftan is. (YouTube)
– Speaking of the Olympics, you NEED to read ESPN The Magazine’s article about what a big orgy-fest the Olympic village is. CAN YOU BLAME THEM? (ESPN) (Thanks to Girls of a Certain Age for directing me to this.)
– These portraits of men in half-drag — or, rather, literally half in drag and half out of drag — are so compelling. (Refinery29)
– I was about to say that I can’t believe Katy Perry is dating John Mayer, except OF COURSE I can. It makes total sense. (Lainey)
– Let’s take a look at the world’s scariest bridges! (Travel and Leisure)
– Do you think the Swedish royals are tired of their Olympic rugby shirts? Prince Carl Philip is very good-looking, I must say. (Celebitchy)
– I want a Pantone Queen! (Apartment Therapy)
– Cinnabon really IS everywhere. Including, now, Libya. (Time)
– Which 90s Nickelodeon character are you? This reminds me how much I used to love Keenan and Kel and then I fall down this rabbit hole of looking at old Dance 360 videos on YouTube and next thing you know, it’s Monday again. (Flavorwire)
Comments (46):
Ive said it before and I’ll say it again: Lockte isn’t going to need full sentences for what I’ve got in mind.
You light up my life.
I say this as a proud member of Gator Nation: Ryan Lochte is this generation’s Yogi Berra.
I am in stitches after that Lochte slideshow!! My goodness boy, just sit and be pretty, m’kay?
In case you haven’t seen it, someone at Jezebel has perfectly put into words my feelings about Lochte
http://jezebel.com/5931055/10-reasons-ryan-lochte-is-americas-sexiest-
Ah I posted the same link at the same time as you! Touche.
Brain says- “Oh my god, Lochte?”
Body says- “OHHHHHH my god, Lochte!”
Sorry to put a link here- but this is an extremely relevant and hilarious article about Lochte: http://jezebel.com/5931055/10-reasons-ryan-lochte-is-americas-sexiest-douchebag
It’s good enough to post twice!
About 15 years ago, I was riding the DC Metro with my mother. Where the entire car was pretty much being forced to observe a young man paying rapt attention to his date. A young woman who was very pretty with an amazing body…but she had a loud, harsh/braying voice and the stuff coming out of her mouth was really, truly, deeply, idiotic, self-centered and just flat out annoying. It was obvious the only reason he was paying attention to her after their lunch date (which we all heard about) because he was hoping to nail her.
My Mom turned to me and said, “I’m guessing he’s planning to put a bag on her head…or better yet, in her mouth.” (The two rows behind us started quietly laughing.)
That’s pretty much how I feel about Lochte. Gorgeous, but oh god, will you just SHUT UP.
That “caftan” answer is cracking me up….but he’s kinda right too?
The scary thing is that he reminds me exactly of having a conversation with my 13 year old nephew, down to the facial stroking. And he’s 28….
I think Lochte is HOT LIKE FIRE but in an FMK of the US Swim Team — OMG, best game ever — I would NEVER M him. I might even K him. He’s so so so pretty but between his talking and his grille, I might be kind of out? I am kind of out. Phelps, on the other hand, j’adore. He’s been SO relaxed this go-round and I always liked the lanky brunettes.
K HIM!?! Way harsh Tai!
I was chatting with my bff this afternoon and she pointed out that Lochte’s personality (but not his body, DANGIT) reminds her of my husband. My husband is extremely goofy, says things out of left field, and is basically still a frat boy at 31. So in other words. I’d M and F him.
I’d kill him!
I’m with you on this. And, Phelps’ face looks more chiseled and manly now. Although I must say I prefer him nice and clean-faced, right before a race. I was sort of over him 4 years ago, but I think he’s matured nicely, inside and out.
So maybe 4 years from now I’ll be able to tolerate Lochte.
Can we play FMK with the US mens volleyball team next? Because WOW, Matt Anderson.
Yeah Lochte is confusing. So, so pretty, but so, so dumb. Unless he has hidden depth and knowledge. Very hidden.
Lochte is confirmation that my brain and my lady-parts aren’t always in agreement.
It’s actually quite convenient as I’m pretty sure Lochte’s hotness would dumb me down. And no Jessica, you would NOT K him! We live in a society!
Just because I HAD to, depending on the other two options!!! NOT WILLINGLY. I might F him to death. HEE. Don’t read this, mom.
Jessica, you are only human. I completely understand. I would F him to death too.
I’ll bet he would make you do all the work – he seems like the kind of himbo who would just lay there.
I grew up in Vancouver, and have never and will never go over the Capilano Suspension Bridge. Nah UH. I got dizzy just typing out the name.
Oh my lord – “at the 2000 Sydney Games, 70,000 condoms wasn’t enough, prompting a second order of 20,000 and a new standing order of 100,000 condoms per Olympics.”
The BBC World News interviewed an Olympic athlete who had an interesting take on all the condoms. He said that alot of athletes from developing nations scoop them up to take back home with them. They either aren’t as readily available there or they’ll sell them back home. It gave a little different perspective on the all the condoms disappearing in the athlete’s village.
Oh, that is so interesting. I bet that’s totally true.
Awwww, I don’t think Ryan’s that bad. I’ve seen a bunch of his interviews and he comes off as rather goofy and sweet. No doubt, he’s certainly not the brightest bulb, but I find him kind of oafishly endearing—he’s goofily dumb. And oh yeah, I would totally do him. Over and over and over again. Seriously, what a HOTTIE.
From the first link “regardless of whether you struggle with addition or not” I’m really appreciating that typo as a person who struggled endlessly with math class in high school. I’m now having visions of Math Anonymous meetings “Hi I’m Megan, and I can’t do trig” “Hi Megan” .
This was my thought exactly. Though kudos to you for even attempting trig. I got out of geometry by flirting with my h.s. teacher.
HA. Esp. funny because I am REALLY terrible at math and need MA..
Locthe hurts my brain…I can’t help but roll my eyes and say ‘really?!’ when I see/hear interviews with him, but at least he has been pretty entertaining these Games, in the pool and out.
I have also developed a huge crush on Phelps these Games…I agree with Jessica that he just seems so relaxed and cool this go-round and he’s such a great interview. Sometimes his face is kinda ehh but I saw his Details cover at Target today and almost made a weird noise out loud.
I am aghast and horrified at the rampant objectification of the US men’s swim team.
Namely, that you ladies (and gents) haven’t gone far enough with it. (Not gonna lie, though – I would probably do things to Lochte and Phelps that are illegal in most of the Deep South.)
I live in the Deep South. I was born in the Deep South. I know the Deep South.
For the sort of activity you hint at, we have only two words: YEAH C’MON!
Love the Pantone queen! Love the Vogue rainbow chart even more. Reminds me of Hillary’s “Year in Pantsuits” from a few years ago, but even better.
I didn’t think I could enjoy this site more than I already did but Jessica and Heather’s coverage of the Olympics has been awesome. And Jessica’s description of Phelps is a great one. I was riveted by his performances four years ago but admire him even more this time around. Despite the insane amount of media scrutiny, he handled what started as a difficult week with grace and is now clearly enjoying every minute of these last few days. It is a joy to watch.
I have to say, I’m a HUGE Phelps fan, so these Lochte articles are cracking my shizz up. He’s good looking, but man… he should not be allowed to open his mouth. Or dress himself, apparently.
Hope Solo is from my community (which is only about 250,000, making her one of the few big names we have out there … my 12-year-old niece loves to brag that her current soccer coach was Solo’s coach back in the day) and I can’t say I’m impressed by the way she comes off in the Olympic Village article. Between that, and her issues a few years ago that got her booted from the team for a while, and her recent drug test issues, and now the Twitter thing, she’s not exactly making me proud to claim her.
As a 90s Nickleodeon character, I am a mix between Hey Arnold!’s Helga G. Pataki & All That’s Amanda Bynes’ character “Ashley”!
I’m sorry, but Lochte sounds like such a DOUCHE… I read that his own mother said on an interview that he doesn’t date, he only has one-night stands! Ew… I would run away from that guy, no matter how cute or athletic he is! Y’all can have him and I mean that literally, as in he will sleep with you all!
I do think he said something to the effect of, “OMG MOM DON’T SAY THAT,” which is kind of cute to me. Because OMG MAMA LOCHTE. Don’t talk about that!
I know that mothers can be totally embarrassing, but I’m sure that she was totally telling it like it is, which is TMI, but the truth is out… He’s a man-whore!
I’m with you. Also, call me weird, but I don’t see anything horrible about a young single dude who has lots of one night stands (assuming he’s being responsible yadda yadda). I mean, why not if that’s what floats his boat?
This was supposed to be a reply to Jessica.
Did you guys get to see Wills and Harry in the BBC at the Olympics being interviewed… sweet boys
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Ryan Lochte is an idiot. And probably a douche. I mean, the grill alone…wow.
Phelps, on the other hand, is adorable AND sounds good in his interviews. Oh, and then there’s the whole swimming thing…
The Olympic sex article is…wow. At least they’re practicing safe sex!
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Ryan Lochte is dumber than a box of hair, but damned if I wouldn’t bang him like a screen door in a tornado. Over and over.