Dots And Stripes

I thought Dan was the obvious elimination. He does his own thing, which is great, but it doesn't really translate to competition.

I really didn't like that Dan's advantage was to be able to trade... and only one other drink didn't have alcohol. Couldn't they have told them they could make the other drinks virgin if he wanted to pick them? It made the advantage worthless.

Maks has been extraordinarily clear that others are suffering more than he is. I don't think that means he can't or shouldn't talk about his own experience. There's no one I've watched on a silly reality show that I want to see suffer or die in a warzone. I had no idea that would be a controversial stance.

Speaking out is not nothing and I don't know how anyone who wasn't with him say one way or another what else he did to help while he was there. There are ways to help that don't involve picking up a gun.

Super excited for the H/D bronze. I find them entertaining on and off the ice. I love that Madi has not been shy about going for gold, even though everyone else knew it wasn't happening. I enjoy that competitive spirit. She and Zach also just skate to the limit and keep things exciting.

Bowe also ended up getting a spot in the 500m anyway after a reallocation. She finished outside the top 10. Still a classy move. Jackson is really awesome. The way she's handled her path to the Olympics showed so much grace and character. All of her hard work lead to a win!

Mixed snowboard cross! That Team USA win is exactly the story that keeps me hooked on the Olympics.

Mikaela finishing this race makes me really happy.

NBC just ran a piece on Mikaela Shiffrin losing her father that really well done.

Love seeing how happy the competitors are for each other.

The countries' snowflakes fitting together into one big snowflake is cool, but I miss a big cauldron.

Imagine is a staple at opening ceremonies.

It's really happening! Things have been so uncertain I'm thrilled things are under way.

It's likely on NBC tomorrow night, not cable.

They also showed the second Russian on everything.