2012 London Olympic Mascots Disqualify R&A from Future Design Changes
by Ryan Ballengee on May 19, 2010 3:15 PM EDT
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PrintThe organizers for the 2012 summer Olympic games in London unveiled the mascots for the games this afternoon. Hideous.
It was like Cyclops meets clouds meets Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (which, astoundingly, are now retro cool).
These designs alone should prohibit the R&A from modifying any of the Open rota. But since this aesthetic nightmare won't stop Peter Dawson from thinking twice, Paul Casey has proposed that some British courses be afforded the same protections as historic landmarks and buildings so as to prevent changes to them.
"I suggested to (R&A chief executive) Peter Dawson yesterday maybe we should introduce some kind of scheme along the lines of that which we have with historic buildings in this country," Paul Casey said before this week's BMW PGA Championship.
"I think we need to keep courses in as good a condition as we can... but maybe (owners) need to go through a procedure to make sure these changes are in line," he added.
Couldn't be talking about the Road Hole, could he? Nah.
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FINALLY !! I don’t have to be quite so embarrassed about the Atlanta Olympics mascot. Talk about hideious. These things are hideous AND creepy. Can you imagine all the screaming kids when one of these monsters jumps at them for a hug ?
And I’m not going to comment on Paul Casey and his Euro socialist “make the government tell people how to take care of their things” attitude….ooops…it slipped out !! ;-)
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
Yes ya do Court...still countless
numbers of people unable to sleep with the lights off because of that “mascot”….And why do we assume that there are “guys” in the suits…could be a man and woman, kinda like Wendy and Easy, jist saying here now….I do believe, that the whole intent of these two was to scare the hell out of the kids, so the parents got some relief from unruly children….Ah, just to think of the possibilities, boggles the mind it does…..Sure Hon, I’ll have another whilst your up….STUB
I'm so sorry, Easing
you know what it’s like when you wake up feeling like death and really guilty but can’t remember why? Just tell me you didn’t take photos on your mobile phone – PLEASE!!!
My thought exactly, Court.
I remember being so proud and excited when Atlanta was awarded the ’96 Games. And I vividly remember being at a condo in Gulf Shores in 1992 (I was 17), and watching the closing ceremonies from Barcelona.
At the very end of the ceremony, “Whatizit” made his debut appearance. And I remember putting my head in my hands.
"Golf is happiness. It's intoxication without the hangover." - Moe Norman
I don't see how those guys can breathe in those things.
And if I were one of those guys in those things, I wouldn’t breathe a word of it to anybody.
Hmmmmmm
Maybe these are are what the Alien visiters are going to look like in 2012 as Nostrodamus and the Hopi Indians have predicted the end of days.
"pain is only weakness leaving the body"
Nostradamus also predicted you'd misspell his name, but doesn't mind.
He also said Michelle Wie would have won eleven majors by now. What a fraud.
A great IDEA
was just “hatched” here…Wend;y wanted to make a statement with that circle of gravel in front of her house…right?….how’s this for the statement….She could get a suit like the guy with the blue crotch, stuff it with straw from the farm and stand it in that circle…NOW, THAT WOULD MAKE A STATEMENT….She might have to explain to the neighbors however….jist thinkin out loud mind ya…..lol STUB
It's in the rear garden, STUB
plus as a woman of impeccable taste, I’m not listening to your fallback plan of a giant fishing gnome either. Get off the lawn NOW!
Oh Sure, Easy does bad things and
gets sympathy, I try to HEP YA and I get hollered at to get off the grass….jis see if I put myself in harms way agin…boy, no justice at all lol :-)…STUB
OK, OK
I’ve put out the sunlounger for you (to the NW of the gravel circle), laid out a little dish of olives & cornichons (mini pickled cucumbers) + a bottle of dry martini, some almonds of course. Kindly flip the cigar butts into the hedges.
Ahhh, it's those dry martinis that
so endear me to ya….ya know, my late wife always did the cornichons too…I think that flavor with good gin goes well…..Easy Who? lol…STUB
Now that was well done my good man,
and should make TX envious he didn’t do it first….Oh, has it warmed up sufficiently where Wendy lives for me to enjoy that Sun lounger, and if so, do ya think she would bring me a pillow? jist askin mind ya….STUB
78 degrees today
80+ forecast for the w/e. Off to get shrimps for the BBQ, so plump your own blinkin’ pillow.
Easing – more difficult getting out of those daft suits, no?
Those bulges are NOT mine
Obviously designed by a committee – does anyone know what they are supposed to represent?
Have you received your cheque yet – I haven’t – do you think it’s in the post – that’s what they told me.
Lol..
Mine will bounce due to the recession no doubt…I’m not too embarrassed about the choice…we are used to committes who run our sports acting like idiots. I have to do it for no pay, lol.
your laughing at my spelling ?
Nah can’t be, must be mIcHeLlE wIe winning eleven majors by now.
"pain is only weakness leaving the body"
And Court
It was Rich Lerner that made that Promise and prediction but I can see how you would confuse the two LOLOL
"pain is only weakness leaving the body"
Ad I'd bet Pro was just goofing around too. It's
on-site goof nite.
well come ON ! you put something goofy out and then attach Lerner’s name to it…you have to admit, it’s hard not to think it’s possible.
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
True court
Ok I’m guilty, I’m on vacation up at my summer place in New Hampshire and luvn life. Perhaps to much salt air and koolaid for me who knows. Playing 18 at the Wentworth By the Sea tomorrow and then cruising out to Star Island for some peace and quiet. Then back to work at the Memorial and US OPEN.
"pain is only weakness leaving the body"
I just don’t know how you can stand all that pressure. :-D
Sounds like a great time – ENJOY !
"this ball will fit in that fairway"
LOL you have no idea
travel and working tournaments can and is a lot of pressure at times. You know what I mean as we have talked about it through e mail. Cigars and Deviled eggs remember, hahaha Gonna be wet at the Wentworth tomorrow cause it rained all day today. Looking forward to my 4 days on StarIsland.org No cars, no cell phone, no noise, Just me and my girl kicking back in Lounge Chairs watching the fishing boats go by. It keeps me sane.
"pain is only weakness leaving the body"
COPY CATS
These guys are just UB Funkeys http://www.gawkercomputers.com/images/53.jpg except one has flippers. Someone hire me to make up mascots. It’s easy if you have kids.
by realwomengolf.com on May 19, 2010 6:54 PM EDT reply actions
That made me LOL
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by Ryan Ballengee on May 19, 2010 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Hey Alious, that wasn't
very nice….that’s the one for Wendy’s statement in front of her country house….STUB
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