johnnydoom The Olympics used to be very compelling to me,
For me also. Would stay up all night, if needed, to watch. When the U.S. Olympians got so jealous of the Russians being 'professionals', shit hit the fan and now it's all Pro. Even as a grade schooler, I knew Russia 'took care of' their athletes(Pros??), how could no one else know, esp. the competitors? No proof, but back then there was even talk of 'athlete breeding'/arranged marriages in that country. I never doubted it. Still don't.