Whaddya mean I’m probably the thousandth dweeb to use that tired old reference on the tubes since Rio was chosen as the site for the 2016 Olympics? Most of you young whippersnappers probably don’t even know who Duran Duran is, let alone have any knowledge of their sonic stylings from the 1980s. For instance, did you know that Duran Duran continues to be the preeminent band that uses the same word twice in their name? That’s right. Screw those Tora Tora and Talk Talk dorks. And what in the hell can the Yeah Yeah Yeahs be thinking? Duran Duran is where it’s at, my friends.
Where was I? Oh yeah, I thought for the first day of my second weekend keeping watch over With Leather, I would ease into the day like an old man into a nice warm bath. Nothing too thought-provoking, nothing too serious. Don’t worry, my dissertation regarding the BCS and its role in our country’s GNP will be coming later - stay tuned.
Moving on, apparently as Americans, we are supposed to feel discouraged and heartbroken about Chicago losing out on their Olympic bid. I’m sorry, but that is completely xenophobic and short-sighted. The Olympics are supposed to be a celebration of every nation’s inclusion in the global community, so instead of moping around feeling sorry for ourselves, how about we give Rio (and by extension, Brazil) their due credit and recognize the amazing country that Brazil is and all of the wonderful things the nation has contributed to the world?
For instance, did you know that Rio de Janeiro means “Rio of Janeiro” in Portuguese? Interesting, huh?
Enjoy the photos (and more!) after the jump.
Women’s handball–both in the arena and on the beach–is the sport of the future. A very sexy, scantily-clad future. I guess it’s just like soccer, except that you can actually pick the ball up and run with it. That’s quite an evolution from earlier women’s games, where they could only iron the ball and prepare dinner for it before it got home.
Here are some images celebrating the game. This is so much more awesome than beach volleyball, where I can only oogle four girls at a time. Keep your head on a swivel, ladies. Nobody needs to catch any balls with your chins. via.
Goddammit. The last rumor updating the previous rumor (which was wrong) about Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen being engaged was ALSO wrong, as Gisele told a Brazilian magazine that she is NOT engaged to the Patriots quarterback, but that they DO intend to marry someday. Somebody remind me why I’m even supposed to care about this.
“I will realize the dream of marriage, to have children and a family, of course. I’m sorry (to) disappoint you, there is no date set yet,” the supermodel told the Brazilian magazine Caras. “I’m in love and you will see my wedding on the right day.” [...]
“At the moment, my life is in United States… but I would love to come back and to raise my kids in Brazil, someday.”
So Tom Brady won three Super Bowls before age 30, began dating the world’s richest model, and his future includes retiring down in Brazil to raise a family. Oh yeah? Well my life is just as good, buddy. I work from home. Heck, I don’t even need to get this pinkeye treated.
“Wow! More pantsless guys with binoculars!”
This is the exact same thing as yesterday’s update on Bia and Branca Feres, except with less news and different pictures. And considering yesterday’s “news” was just speculation about a report written in Portuguese, it’s pretty impressive that this is less news.
So in order to make this look and sound like a story, I want you to think of the theme to the old “Batman” TV show. Ready? Nahnah-nahnah-nahnah-nahnah-nahnah-nahnah-nahnah-nahnah SWIMSUITS!
SWIMSUITS!
SWIMSUITS!
Everyone’s favorite Brazilian twin synchronized swimmers, Bia and Branca Feres, are back in the news. Busted Coverage revealed that, uh, well… hmmm. Busted Coverage revealed absolutely no news at all, because they don’t speak Portuguese and thus can’t decipher the news story they found. As best as I can tell, their new show on Brazilian MTV aired for the first time yesterday.
Now, you may be asking yourself, “Wait, if they’re hosting a TV show, are they going to be fully clothed?” And the answer is a resounding No, absolutely not. Keep in mind that these women are serious competitive synchronized swimmers, and therefore they never get out of skimpy bikinis, is what I’ve convinced myself.
New video of the Killer B’s working the MTV mic, plus new photos, after the jump.
Maylan Studart is a 19-year-old from Rio de Janeiro who recently moved to the U.S. to ride horses at New York’s Aqueduct racetrack. And in a twist of fate no one could have imagined, a 19-year-old Brazilian woman also happens to be attractive.
Her blog, which includes pictures of her on the beach, in Halloween costume, and with her husband (sad trombone), features the vision that made her dream of riding in America possible:
You see, the key is to aim high. If you set low goals, you may achieve them, yes. And maybe sooner than you would achieve a very high goal. But if you aim high and try with your heart, with your soul, with your mind, like a horse who wears blinkers (”antolhos” em português), even if you don’t reach your highest goal, you will still get so much furthur than you would if you aimed low.
I dunno. That’s great that you’ve won five of your first 15 races in America and all (including a 51-1 longshot), but that sounds like an awful lot of work. I’d rather set goals like, “I have to finish this jar of peanut butter by the time I finish watching The O.C. Season Two on DVD.” And I’ll accomplish that goal. Even if it means not going outside or showering all weekend.
