BlackberryJam November 15, 2019 Share November 15, 2019 She is going to regret that hair one day, but so happy for her. He looks fun, but I hate the fact that it's clear she spend hours/days/weeks to look perfect and he took ten minutes to throw on some dude clothes. 4 Link to comment
ML89 December 1, 2019 Share December 1, 2019 Just heard Terry Gannon on a podcast - he's going to be the play by play for the Olympics. 7 Link to comment
HartofDixie December 5, 2019 Share December 5, 2019 https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2019/12/04/simone-biles-gymnastics-tour/ 2 Link to comment
Darknight December 10, 2019 Share December 10, 2019 On 12/4/2019 at 9:39 PM, HartofDixie said: https://olympics.nbcsports.com/2019/12/04/simone-biles-gymnastics-tour/ Apparently some are upset she is doing this. I'd say good for her. 1 Link to comment
CeeBeeGee December 11, 2019 Share December 11, 2019 10 hours ago, Darknight said: Apparently some are upset she is doing this. I'd say good for her. Wait, what the actual FUCK? Upset, why? Because she's sponsoring/setting up her own tour as opposed to dutifully doing USAG's tour? Why on earth should she be expected to be beholden to anything they do? "You had one job." I'm so stoked about this tour. I've seen the last two--this time I'm going to get the super-expensive tickets so I can cheer for Simone from Row 3. 5 Link to comment
Jeddah December 11, 2019 Share December 11, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, CeeBeeGee said: Wait, what the actual FUCK? Upset, why? Because she's sponsoring/setting up her own tour as opposed to dutifully doing USAG's tour? Why on earth should she be expected to be beholden to anything they do? "You had one job." I'm so stoked about this tour. I've seen the last two--this time I'm going to get the super-expensive tickets so I can cheer for Simone from Row 3. Ugh. Jonathan Horton complained on twitter about the men being “booted” from the tour. Whatever. They were never a part of this tour, so how were they “booted”? Maybe the men could fund their own tour if they didn’t choke at every single competition. Simone does not owe the men’s team anything, and she definitely does not owe USAG anything. Edited December 11, 2019 by Jeddah 12 Link to comment
peachmangosteen December 11, 2019 Share December 11, 2019 Is there a full list of cities yet? Link to comment
Darknight December 14, 2019 Share December 14, 2019 On 12/11/2019 at 5:10 AM, CeeBeeGee said: Wait, what the actual FUCK? Upset, why? Because she's sponsoring/setting up her own tour as opposed to dutifully doing USAG's tour? Why on earth should she be expected to be beholden to anything they do? "You had one job." I'm so stoked about this tour. I've seen the last two--this time I'm going to get the super-expensive tickets so I can cheer for Simone from Row 3. Look the last tour was so boring. I'm hyped for Simone. Fuck the USAG. 4 Link to comment
Darknight January 4, 2020 Share January 4, 2020 Is it me or is Shawn pimping out her own kid? Link to comment
Guest January 5, 2020 Share January 5, 2020 (edited) On 1/4/2020 at 2:19 AM, Darknight said: Is it me or is Shawn pimping out her own kid? Because she posts pictures of her on social media like lots of other parents? Or is there something I'm missing? Edited January 5, 2020 by tracyscott76 Link to comment
Jeddah January 5, 2020 Share January 5, 2020 2 hours ago, tracyscott76 said: Because she posts pictures of her on social media like lots of other parents? Or is there something I'm missing? She does more than post pictures. Most parents don’t use their kid to get a Buy Buy Baby commercial. Link to comment
Guest January 5, 2020 Share January 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Jeddah said: She does more than post pictures. Most parents don’t use their kid to get a Buy Buy Baby commercial. Fair enough, although "most parents" also aren't the celebrity endorsement that a company like Buy Buy Baby would be looking for and wouldn't even get the chance to "use their kid"; they might take the opportunity if it were given. But I suppose the scale of behavior that reaches "pimping out your kid" levels varies for everyone. For me, this isn't so bad and I've seen much worse. Link to comment
selkie January 6, 2020 Share January 6, 2020 I know a woman who got one of her kids into a Pampers commercial because he was a really cute baby. Money was put into a trust until he's of legal age (I think it has to be in most states where the commercials would be filmed) and Pampers will be pretty much paying for his entire college education. Given how tightly regulated an infant or toddler's time on a tv sound stage and how many expenses an 18-24 year old will later have, one or two commercials at union pay rates would seem to be a very efficient way to help your kid launch down the road. 1 2 Link to comment
Jeddah January 6, 2020 Share January 6, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, selkie said: I know a woman who got one of her kids into a Pampers commercial because he was a really cute baby. Money was put into a trust until he's of legal age (I think it has to be in most states where the commercials would be filmed) and Pampers will be pretty much paying for his entire college education. Given how tightly regulated an infant or toddler's time on a tv sound stage and how many expenses an 18-24 year old will later have, one or two commercials at union pay rates would seem to be a very efficient way to help your kid launch down the road. Did your friend also have a YouTube channel documenting every moment of the kid’s life for strangers to see? For the record I’m not the one who used the phrase “pimping out” her kid. But I do find the oversharing for the sake of a profit to be troubling, and I think it will only hurt her daughter in the long run. Edited January 6, 2020 by Jeddah Link to comment
Darknight January 6, 2020 Share January 6, 2020 On 1/5/2020 at 10:32 AM, tracyscott76 said: Because she posts pictures of her on social media like lots of other parents? Or is there something I'm missing? More than that. The ads, the baby getting her own Instagram, the YouTube channel. They keep nothing private. I don't like it when parents do this to their child. 1 Link to comment
Sew Sumi January 6, 2020 Share January 6, 2020 Shawn's an influencer. I expect nothing less from her. Link to comment
Guest January 6, 2020 Share January 6, 2020 *shrugs* They're certainly not the only parents who overshare their kids on social media (although maybe given their troubles with having a child it's a little more understandable that they're showing off Drew a bit more), and again, I see the ad campaign as just taking advantage of an opportunity that they were offered. If it goes much past babyhood maybe I'll be more concerned. But for now I personally don't really see the harm and won't judge them too harshly. Others can and will feel differently. Link to comment
Jeddah January 7, 2020 Share January 7, 2020 3 hours ago, tracyscott76 said: *shrugs* They're certainly not the only parents who overshare their kids on social media (although maybe given their troubles with having a child it's a little more understandable that they're showing off Drew a bit more), and again, I see the ad campaign as just taking advantage of an opportunity that they were offered. If it goes much past babyhood maybe I'll be more concerned. But for now I personally don't really see the harm and won't judge them too harshly. Others can and will feel differently. I decided to watch one of their videos to see if maybe it’s not as bad as I thought. They described the sketchy hotel room where they had “naked time” and conceived Drew. Shawn even says Drew will be mortified by that story someday, but clearly that doesn’t matter to Shawn as much as making money. If they want to profit by sharing those stories with the world, that’s their right. I feel really, really bad for Drew though. 1 Link to comment
HartofDixie January 14, 2020 Share January 14, 2020 (edited) Aly retires https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/stories/news/detail/gymnast-aly-raisman-announces-retirement-/ Edited January 14, 2020 by HartofDixie 2 Link to comment
Jeddah January 15, 2020 Share January 15, 2020 1 hour ago, HartofDixie said: Aly retires https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/stories/news/detail/gymnast-aly-raisman-announces-retirement-/ I figured that, but I’m still sad that we won’t see her compete again. She’s had an amazing career. She seems like a genuinely good person too, who has become such a strong advocate for victims of sexual assault. She’s one of my favorites! 7 Link to comment
doodlebug January 15, 2020 Share January 15, 2020 1 hour ago, HartofDixie said: Aly retires https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/stories/news/detail/gymnast-aly-raisman-announces-retirement-/ God bless her; she has been a credit to the sport both in and out of the gym. Her leadership and clear voice as she told her story to the world in the wake of Nassar's crimes are going to be her legacy to the sport. Gymnastics owes her a world of gratitude and thanks. 11 Link to comment
CeeBeeGee January 15, 2020 Share January 15, 2020 We miss you already, Aly!!! Thanks for all your fantastic leadership in this wonderful sport. 7 Link to comment
Just Here February 3, 2020 Share February 3, 2020 (edited) On 8/20/2019 at 8:14 PM, HartofDixie said: Pretends to be shocked http://www.ocregister.com/maggie-haney-coach-of-olympic-and-world-champion-gymnasts-under-investigation Update on Maggie Haney: Via the OC Register: USA Gymnastics hearing on abuse charges against Maggie Haney opens Monday – "Hernandez is expected to testify, McCusker is not" Quote More than a dozen people including Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez are expected to testify against Maggie Haney in a USA Gymnastics hearing Monday on verbal and emotional abuse allegations against the New Jersey-based coach of Olympic and world champion gymnasts, the Southern California News Group has learned. ... Haney is alleged to have screamed, swore at, threatened, bullied, and harassed gymnasts on a regular basis, according to USA Gymnastics documents and interviews with six people familiar with the complaints. Haney has also told injured gymnasts to remove boot casts and to continue training and competing, according to USA Gymnastics documents and interviews. Edited February 3, 2020 by Just Here 3 Link to comment
andromeda331 February 4, 2020 Share February 4, 2020 (edited) On 2/2/2020 at 7:30 PM, Just Here said: Update on Maggie Haney: Via the OC Register: USA Gymnastics hearing on abuse charges against Maggie Haney opens Monday – "Hernandez is expected to testify, McCusker is not" I hope she gets convicted. Edited February 5, 2020 by andromeda331 Link to comment
HartofDixie February 5, 2020 Share February 5, 2020 USAG has suspended Maggie Haney. Not sure if her gymnasts trying to make the team will switch gyms. 5 Link to comment
Darknight February 5, 2020 Share February 5, 2020 9 hours ago, HartofDixie said: USAG has suspended Maggie Haney. Not sure if her gymnasts trying to make the team will switch gyms. I wish USAG did something earlier and not now. It is too late to switch gyms? 2 Link to comment
Jeddah February 5, 2020 Share February 5, 2020 10 hours ago, HartofDixie said: USAG has suspended Maggie Haney. Not sure if her gymnasts trying to make the team will switch gym Riley is already such an inconsistent gymnast. I hope this doesn’t completely mess her up. I hope having a new coach who is supportive and not abusive will help her really flourish. 4 Link to comment
HartofDixie February 12, 2020 Share February 12, 2020 https://www.rockergymnastics.com/womens-gymnastics/2020/2/12/retirement-from-gymnastics-a-family-matter-for-oksana-chusovitina Link to comment
HartofDixie February 14, 2020 Share February 14, 2020 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/olivia-wilde-direct-kerri-strug-biopic-perfect-1279387 Link to comment
HartofDixie February 26, 2020 Share February 26, 2020 Camp this weekend. Guess who’s not on the roster. https://usagym.org/pages/post.html?PostID=25264 Link to comment
CeeBeeGee February 27, 2020 Share February 27, 2020 9 hours ago, HartofDixie said: Camp this weekend. Guess who’s not on the roster. https://usagym.org/pages/post.html?PostID=25264 Laurie? Link to comment
HartofDixie February 27, 2020 Share February 27, 2020 1 hour ago, CeeBeeGee said: Laurie? Yes she chose to skip this one as this camp is to determine spots for Jesolo etc. Shes going to April camp. 1 Link to comment
HartofDixie February 28, 2020 Share February 28, 2020 https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2020/02/27/olympic-gymnastics-laurie-hernandez-future/4892043002/ 2 Link to comment
shoregirl February 28, 2020 Share February 28, 2020 24 minutes ago, HartofDixie said: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/nancy-armour/2020/02/27/olympic-gymnastics-laurie-hernandez-future/4892043002/ I'm curious to see how she does. Good for her taking her time and trying to find out who she is beyond gymnastics. 1 Link to comment
shoregirl February 28, 2020 Share February 28, 2020 Is there anything Simone can't do?😂 3 3 Link to comment
shoregirl March 4, 2020 Share March 4, 2020 https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2020-03-02/simone-biles-aly-raisman-decry-settlement-in-larry-nassar-scandal USA Gymnastics is trash and this settlement is a joke. First releasing the Karolis and Penny from future claims without giving a full account of who knew what when is wrong and Simone , Aly and everyone else aren't having it not should they. Wasnt Steve Penny arrested for evidence tampering. Why protect him over the victims. Second what kind of B.S. is doling out settlements based on how successful a gymnast you are. 6 Link to comment
HartofDixie March 5, 2020 Share March 5, 2020 https://www.gymnastics-now.com/athlete-a-set-for-world-premiere/ Link to comment
andromeda331 March 5, 2020 Share March 5, 2020 8 hours ago, shoregirl said: https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2020-03-02/simone-biles-aly-raisman-decry-settlement-in-larry-nassar-scandal USA Gymnastics is trash and this settlement is a joke. First releasing the Karolis and Penny from future claims without giving a full account of who knew what when is wrong and Simone , Aly and everyone else aren't having it not should they. Wasnt Steve Penny arrested for evidence tampering. Why protect him over the victims. Second what kind of B.S. is doling out settlements based on how successful a gymnast you are. That's such crap. Wow a deal that would protect the Karolis and Penny from future claims? Way keep trying to cover up and do the wrong thing USA Gymnastics. I'm glad Simone, Aly and the rest aren't having it. Yes, Penny was arrested for evidence tampering in late 2018. 1 Link to comment
HartofDixie March 5, 2020 Share March 5, 2020 American Cup TV information - March 7 – Women’s Competition – 12:30-2:30 p.m. ET – NBC (Live) March 7 – Men’s Competition – 5:00-7:30 p.m. ET – NBCSN (Live) 1 1 Link to comment
HartofDixie March 7, 2020 Share March 7, 2020 McKayla Maroney 1st single http://hyperurl.co/gazttm Link to comment
HartofDixie March 11, 2020 Share March 11, 2020 https://www.gymnastics.sport/site/news/displaynews.php?idNews=2827 1 Link to comment
andromeda331 March 12, 2020 Share March 12, 2020 30 minutes ago, HartofDixie said: https://www.gymnastics.sport/site/news/displaynews.php?idNews=2827 I guess I shouldn't be surprised but that does stink. Link to comment
BlackberryJam March 12, 2020 Share March 12, 2020 On 3/7/2020 at 12:29 PM, HartofDixie said: McKayla Maroney 1st single http://hyperurl.co/gazttm I can’t understand a word. Link to comment
Growsonwalls March 13, 2020 Share March 13, 2020 Well I found this interview with Ludmila Tourischeva. https://eng.gymnovosti.com/tourishcheva-in-1972-we-were-sent-off-as-if-we-went-to-war/ I am stunned at her insensitive comments about Tatiana Gutsu’s rape allegations and her cruel comments about Olga Korbut. I love old videos of her gymnastics but ... wow. Link to comment
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