E90Post
 


Studio RSR
 
BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > BIMMERPOST Universal Forums > Off-Topic Discussions Board > The Sports Lounge > Olympics - Congratulations to America



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      02-24-2014, 02:14 PM   #45
johanness
Banned
56
Rep
1,739
Posts

Drives: 2008 Z4MC
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Seattle, Vancouver

iTrader: (3)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by kscarrol
Quote:
Originally Posted by johanness View Post
Because I know reading isn't your strong suit...[/IMG]
Well, you also list an X1 in your garage...
Yup, great little SUV that the wife loves. BMS Stage 1 tuned for her, and great in the snow. But the day I let a Dodge driver bug me about it is the day 'athlete' enters his repertoire (I.e. Never).
Appreciate 0
      02-24-2014, 02:34 PM   #46
Joekerr
Banned
7926
Rep
1,923
Posts

Drives: 2017 Audi S6
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Toronto, ON

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by MediaArtist View Post
That's why this thread is so funny.

Canadian Guy 1: "Hey let's make the U.S forum guys mad and brag about woman's hockey and the Winter Olympics!"

Canadian Guy 2: "Yeah that would be soooo funny. I bet they'll be really angry."

The entire premise is hilarious.
I have very much enjoyed the direction this thread has taken. I am very happy that you are also enjoying it.
Appreciate 0
      02-24-2014, 03:06 PM   #47
US///M3
Banned
98
Rep
1,265
Posts

Drives: 1973 Jensen Interceptor
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Shanghai, People's Republic of China

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by MediaArtist View Post
I find it hilarious that some Canadians think any Americans care about Hockey.

Good job Canada. Maple Pride!
How about curling?
Canada took two gold medals in that?
Appreciate 0
      02-24-2014, 03:23 PM   #48
MediaArtist
There is No Substitute
MediaArtist's Avatar
United_States
72
Rep
1,186
Posts

Drives: Audi A6, 997 GT3 RS, E90 335i
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Laguna Beach, CA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Joekerr View Post
I have very much enjoyed the direction this thread has taken. I am very happy that you are also enjoying it.
Yes, you Canadians are great for entertainment. Thank you.
__________________
'13 Audi A6
'07 Porsche GT3 RS
'08 BMW E90 335i
Appreciate 0
      02-24-2014, 03:28 PM   #49
ken1137
Brigadier General
ken1137's Avatar
United_States
89
Rep
3,732
Posts

Drives: BMW S1000XR
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Gilbert, AZ

iTrader: (7)

Garage List
2009 e90 335i  [6.40]
We have to leave something for the little white guys/gals up North since we own football (not futbol), oh and soccer, basketball, baseball, and track & field. See you in 2016, or maybe not

That aside, both were great games.
__________________

BMWCCA member
Appreciate 0
      02-24-2014, 03:51 PM   #50
Joekerr
Banned
7926
Rep
1,923
Posts

Drives: 2017 Audi S6
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Toronto, ON

iTrader: (0)

I'll just leave this here...
Appreciate 0
      02-24-2014, 03:54 PM   #51
Joekerr
Banned
7926
Rep
1,923
Posts

Drives: 2017 Audi S6
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Toronto, ON

iTrader: (0)

Ok ok, I'll stop - I just wanted to see what it was like being an attention whore for a little bit...taking a walk in Sara somebody or other's shoes.

It was fun, but I'll stop the teasing now. And yes, I'm sure the summer Olympics will be a much better showing by the States.
Appreciate 0
      02-24-2014, 04:03 PM   #52
adobeee
Captain
adobeee's Avatar
United_States
170
Rep
821
Posts

Drives: '23 X6 M50i
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Los Angeles

iTrader: (0)

america wins a participation award
Appreciate 0
      02-24-2014, 04:58 PM   #53
kscarrol
Brigadier General
kscarrol's Avatar
United_States
8776
Rep
4,105
Posts

Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Greenville, SC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Joekerr View Post
Ok ok, I'll stop - I just wanted to see what it was like being an attention whore for a little bit...taking a walk in Sara somebody or other's shoes.

It was fun, but I'll stop the teasing now. And yes, I'm sure the summer Olympics will be a much better showing by the States.
I enjoyed your effort! Nothing wrong with stirring the pot every once in a while...
__________________
2021 X3 M40i
1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual
BMWCCA # 327475
Appreciate 0
      02-24-2014, 06:08 PM   #54
BayMoWe335
Colonel
1173
Rep
2,132
Posts

Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: US

iTrader: (0)

America had more medals/athlete and we don't give a shit about winter Olympics.

/thread
Appreciate 0
      02-24-2014, 06:54 PM   #55
BavarianN54
Banned
6
Rep
203
Posts

Drives: 135i
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by BayMoWe335 View Post
America had more medals/athlete and we don't give a shit about winter Olympics.

/thread
The USA has won over 100 more winter medals than Canada with the same amount of golds. The summer games are an embarrassment for our northern neighbors in comparison. The little puke jokke there is beating his scrawny little chest over this one win. More sad than anything really.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-tim...es_medal_table
Appreciate 0
      02-25-2014, 12:17 AM   #56
kmarei
Major General
kmarei's Avatar
Egypt
685
Rep
6,844
Posts

Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Reston, VA

iTrader: (34)

Garage List
2018 Audi RS5  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by MediaArtist View Post
I find it hilarious that some Canadians think any Americans care about Hockey.

Good job Canada. Maple Pride!
The NHL sells out more arenas than the NBA
Th NBA has 16 teams that fill their arenas to 90% or more
The NHL has 29 teams that do the same
Food for thought...
__________________
Appreciate 0
      02-25-2014, 06:34 AM   #57
Templar
Lieutenant Colonel
Templar's Avatar
United_States
264
Rep
1,883
Posts

Drives: 2011 E92 M3
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: One of the coasts...

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2011 BMW M3  [10.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by kmarei View Post
The NHL sells out more arenas than the NBA
Th NBA has 16 teams that fill their arenas to 90% or more
The NHL has 29 teams that do the same
Food for thought...
Source?
__________________
'11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT
'15 Ford F-250 - Lariat, 6.7 Powerstroke Turbo-diesel
Appreciate 0
      02-25-2014, 06:38 AM   #58
Billup
Banned
Burkina Faso
472
Rep
928
Posts

Drives: Your mum crazy.
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Baconopolos Island

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by kmarei View Post
The NHL sells out more arenas than the NBA
Th NBA has 16 teams that fill their arenas to 90% or more
The NHL has 29 teams that do the same
Food for thought...
Not so sure about this, but it sounds good.

If you can't appreciate hockey, you can't appreciate a real sport.


Hell of a lot better than all those foot fairies running around a square field taking breaks after every play.....


*wait for the hate

Quote:
Originally Posted by http://www.cnbc.com/id/100481399
In fact, NHL fans have the highest mean household income compared to MLB, NBA, and NFL fans, with an average household income of $104,000, compared to $96,200 for baseball fans, $96,000 for NBA fans, and $94,500 for NFL fans, according to league data.
Apparently people who don't watch hockey are also poor.

Last edited by Billup; 02-25-2014 at 06:46 AM..
Appreciate 0
      02-25-2014, 06:58 AM   #59
MediaArtist
There is No Substitute
MediaArtist's Avatar
United_States
72
Rep
1,186
Posts

Drives: Audi A6, 997 GT3 RS, E90 335i
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Laguna Beach, CA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by kmarei View Post
The NHL sells out more arenas than the NBA
Th NBA has 16 teams that fill their arenas to 90% or more
The NHL has 29 teams that do the same
Food for thought...
None of this matters because the NBA generates about $1.5 Billion more per year in revenue (or about 5x the total revenue of the Los Angeles Lakers or New York Knicks, the NBA's two most valuable teams).

Probably more than that when you focus on just U.S markets, when you consider 7 of the NHL teams are based in Canada, not the U.S.

Food for thought.
__________________
'13 Audi A6
'07 Porsche GT3 RS
'08 BMW E90 335i

Last edited by MediaArtist; 02-25-2014 at 08:59 AM..
Appreciate 0
      02-25-2014, 07:44 AM   #60
BayMoWe335
Colonel
1173
Rep
2,132
Posts

Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: US

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by kmarei View Post
The NHL sells out more arenas than the NBA
Th NBA has 16 teams that fill their arenas to 90% or more
The NHL has 29 teams that do the same
Food for thought...
LOL if you really believe this nonsense.
Appreciate 0
      02-25-2014, 07:58 AM   #61
KingOfJericho
Major General
KingOfJericho's Avatar
United_States
2452
Rep
7,341
Posts

Drives: Yes
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: CT

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2010 135i Coupe  [5.26]
Quote:
Originally Posted by kmarei View Post
The NHL sells out more arenas than the NBA
Th NBA has 16 teams that fill their arenas to 90% or more
The NHL has 29 teams that do the same
Food for thought...
But seven of those 29 are in Canada.
__________________
The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost.

2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi | 2010 S4 Sold | 2010 BMW 135i Retired | 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
Appreciate 0
      02-25-2014, 08:05 AM   #62
MediaArtist
There is No Substitute
MediaArtist's Avatar
United_States
72
Rep
1,186
Posts

Drives: Audi A6, 997 GT3 RS, E90 335i
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Laguna Beach, CA

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by KingOfJericho View Post
But seven of those 29 are in Canada.
Excellent point.
__________________
'13 Audi A6
'07 Porsche GT3 RS
'08 BMW E90 335i
Appreciate 0
      02-25-2014, 12:17 PM   #63
US///M3
Banned
98
Rep
1,265
Posts

Drives: 1973 Jensen Interceptor
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Shanghai, People's Republic of China

iTrader: (0)

If we didnt allow Canada to exist, we would've been first.
Appreciate 0
      02-25-2014, 06:38 PM   #64
kmarei
Major General
kmarei's Avatar
Egypt
685
Rep
6,844
Posts

Drives: 2018 Audi RS5 coupe
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Reston, VA

iTrader: (34)

Garage List
2018 Audi RS5  [0.00]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Templar View Post
Source?
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nhl-pu...0461--nhl.html
__________________
Appreciate 0
      02-25-2014, 09:46 PM   #65
BMuu
New Member
8
Rep
26
Posts

Drives: Bimmer
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada

iTrader: (0)

http://www.medalspercapita.com/#medals-per-capita:2012

^I like this measure of Olympic glory. I'd like to see it based on dollars spent as well. Canada even beats the US in the summer Olympics per capita.
Appreciate 0
      02-25-2014, 09:49 PM   #66
kscarrol
Brigadier General
kscarrol's Avatar
United_States
8776
Rep
4,105
Posts

Drives: 2021 X3 M40i, 1974 2002 Tii
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Greenville, SC

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by BMuu View Post
http://www.medalspercapita.com/#medals-per-capita:2012

^I like this measure of Olympic glory. I'd like to see it based on dollars spent as well. Canada even beats the US in the summer Olympics per capita.
Nice find! But we both pale in comparison to Mongolia or the best, Grenada!
__________________
2021 X3 M40i
1974 2002tii, Inka, 5 sp manual
BMWCCA # 327475
Appreciate 0
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:49 AM.




e90post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST