So, who's pysched up for the Paralympics? - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**pseusawbappem** · 08-25-2012, 11:49 PM

After the Olympics ended, which were great (I went to two events), I was getting withdrawal symptoms, but now with the Paralympics coming up in a few days I'm getting all excited again! I've already booked to see one event, the athletics next Saturday evening, and may try for another! Cant wait!

**ggdfgtdfffhfyj** · 08-26-2012, 02:34 AM

Not me.

**jokilewqs** · 08-26-2012, 03:35 AM

Some of the sports like wheel chair basket ball are actually pretty hardcore and better than the normal version IMO. But I don't agree with a lot of the categories, like the 'intellectual impairments' one. Since the olympics (whether the regular or para) should be about the best athletes in the world. If someone with an intellectual impairment was really good, there is no reason they couldn't compete in the regular olympics. But they aren't physically good enough.

Of course there is nothing wrong with trying giving people a sense of self worth and achievement, but doing it this way just ends up demeaning everyone else taking part.

**77Dinaartickire** · 08-26-2012, 04:45 AM

I usually watch the paralympics.

Here's some facts on my life's history. Before I went back to college for my degrees in IT. I was a welder for a sport wheelchair company. I made the chair Saul Mendoza used to win the Silver Medal in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games and the Gold in the Para-Olympic games. I've also made a bunch of the chairs that were used in the Quad Rugby event and made chairs for a bunch of the athletes in the movie "Murder Ball". I've met quite a number of the guys in that movie also, including Mark Zupan (the guy that was shot off a dock with a rocket chair in one of the "Jackass" movies, though I did not build that chair for him).

**pseusawbappem** · 08-26-2012, 05:34 AM

That's interesting, thanks.

This is expected to be the most highly attended Paralympics ever! 2.5 million tickets are being made available (more than any previous Paralympics), most of which have already gone. More are being put on sale each day, but they go FAST (like in a couple of minutes - demand is that high).

--- Post Update ---

They're expecting the first ever sell out!

**zoneouddy** · 08-26-2012, 07:53 AM

What I'm finding hard to get to grips with is how theve let a paralympian run in both the olympics. a

**pseusawbappem** · 08-26-2012, 08:17 AM

What I'm finding hard to get to grips with is how theve let a paralympian run in both the olympics. a

Why not?

OHP, is that you?

**Hixinfineedom** · 08-26-2012, 09:09 AM

Of course there is nothing wrong with trying giving people a sense of self worth and achievement, but doing it this way just ends up demeaning everyone else taking part.

I've actually participated in some local Special Olympics events, and I can tell you from firsthand experience that that is not true. I doubt you'll find any participants in these games that would find their role in them demeaning. Especially when they have thousands of screaming fans cheering for them in the stands!

**NumsAmenniams** · 08-26-2012, 04:45 PM

I've actually participated in some local Special Olympics events

How many medals did you win?

**pseusawbappem** · 08-26-2012, 06:20 PM

I've actually participated in some local Special Olympics events, and I can tell you from firsthand experience that that is not true. I doubt you'll find any participants in these games that would find their role in them demeaning. Especially when they have thousands of screaming fans cheering for them in the stands!

He was talking about the other athletes. I'm not sure I agree with his point though.

**zlZ95pjt** · 08-26-2012, 08:30 PM

Guys, simmer down.

**pseusawbappem** · 08-26-2012, 11:29 PM

Just got myself a Velodrome ticket!

**glopomcyte** · 08-26-2012, 11:30 PM

*sound of record player needle scratching across record*

Did you just use the term 'psyched' Bungle?

**pseusawbappem** · 08-26-2012, 11:34 PM

*sound of record player needle scratching across record*

Did you just use the term 'psyched' Bungle?

I believe I did.

**glopomcyte** · 08-26-2012, 11:37 PM

I believe I did.

Awesome dude.

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**Ladbarbastirm** · 08-27-2012, 07:56 PM

How many medals did you win?

I LOL'ed

I didn't realize the name had been changed to "paralympics".

**pseusawbappem** · 08-27-2012, 08:03 PM

I LOL'ed

I didn't realize the name had been changed to "paralympics".

Changed? It's always been called that.

Edit: Well at least (officially) since 1988.

**pseusawbappem** · 08-28-2012, 01:15 AM

I just got a £20.12 Closing Ceremony ticket!

08-25-2012, 11:49 PM	#1
pseusawbappem Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 472 Senior Member	So, who's pysched up for the Paralympics? After the Olympics ended, which were great (I went to two events), I was getting withdrawal symptoms, but now with the Paralympics coming up in a few days I'm getting all excited again! I've already booked to see one event, the athletics next Saturday evening, and may try for another! Cant wait! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-26-2012, 02:34 AM	#2
ggdfgtdfffhfyj Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 501 Senior Member	Not me. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-26-2012, 03:35 AM	#3
jokilewqs Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 521 Senior Member	Some of the sports like wheel chair basket ball are actually pretty hardcore and better than the normal version IMO. But I don't agree with a lot of the categories, like the 'intellectual impairments' one. Since the olympics (whether the regular or para) should be about the best athletes in the world. If someone with an intellectual impairment was really good, there is no reason they couldn't compete in the regular olympics. But they aren't physically good enough. Of course there is nothing wrong with trying giving people a sense of self worth and achievement, but doing it this way just ends up demeaning everyone else taking part. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-26-2012, 04:45 AM	#4
77Dinaartickire Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 513 Senior Member	I usually watch the paralympics. Here's some facts on my life's history. Before I went back to college for my degrees in IT. I was a welder for a sport wheelchair company. I made the chair Saul Mendoza used to win the Silver Medal in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games and the Gold in the Para-Olympic games. I've also made a bunch of the chairs that were used in the Quad Rugby event and made chairs for a bunch of the athletes in the movie "Murder Ball". I've met quite a number of the guys in that movie also, including Mark Zupan (the guy that was shot off a dock with a rocket chair in one of the "Jackass" movies, though I did not build that chair for him). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-26-2012, 05:34 AM	#5
pseusawbappem Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 472 Senior Member	That's interesting, thanks. This is expected to be the most highly attended Paralympics ever! 2.5 million tickets are being made available (more than any previous Paralympics), most of which have already gone. More are being put on sale each day, but they go FAST (like in a couple of minutes - demand is that high). --- Post Update --- They're expecting the first ever sell out! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-26-2012, 07:53 AM	#6
zoneouddy Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 443 Senior Member	What I'm finding hard to get to grips with is how theve let a paralympian run in both the olympics. a Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-26-2012, 08:17 AM	#7
pseusawbappem Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 472 Senior Member	What I'm finding hard to get to grips with is how theve let a paralympian run in both the olympics. a Why not? OHP, is that you? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-26-2012, 09:09 AM	#8
Hixinfineedom Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 490 Senior Member	Of course there is nothing wrong with trying giving people a sense of self worth and achievement, but doing it this way just ends up demeaning everyone else taking part. I've actually participated in some local Special Olympics events, and I can tell you from firsthand experience that that is not true. I doubt you'll find any participants in these games that would find their role in them demeaning. Especially when they have thousands of screaming fans cheering for them in the stands! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-26-2012, 04:45 PM	#9
NumsAmenniams Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 532 Senior Member	I've actually participated in some local Special Olympics events How many medals did you win? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-26-2012, 06:20 PM	#10
pseusawbappem Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 472 Senior Member	I've actually participated in some local Special Olympics events, and I can tell you from firsthand experience that that is not true. I doubt you'll find any participants in these games that would find their role in them demeaning. Especially when they have thousands of screaming fans cheering for them in the stands! He was talking about the other athletes. I'm not sure I agree with his point though. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-26-2012, 08:30 PM	#11
zlZ95pjt Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 376 Senior Member	Guys, simmer down. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-26-2012, 11:29 PM	#12
pseusawbappem Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 472 Senior Member	Just got myself a Velodrome ticket! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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glopomcyte Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 397 Senior Member	sound of record player needle scratching across record Did you just use the term 'psyched' Bungle? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-26-2012, 11:34 PM	#14
pseusawbappem Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 472 Senior Member	sound of record player needle scratching across record Did you just use the term 'psyched' Bungle? I believe I did. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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glopomcyte Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 397 Senior Member	I believe I did. Awesome dude. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Ladbarbastirm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 378 Senior Member	How many medals did you win? I LOL'ed I didn't realize the name had been changed to "paralympics". Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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pseusawbappem Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 472 Senior Member	I LOL'ed I didn't realize the name had been changed to "paralympics". Changed? It's always been called that. Edit: Well at least (officially) since 1988. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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pseusawbappem Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 472 Senior Member	I just got a £20.12 Closing Ceremony ticket! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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