The CC Weekly Weigh In: Goin’ for the Gold

We are big fans of the Olympics. Seriously, the amount of time and dedication (drink!) the athletes commit to their sport is admirable. And all that talent; it really does make us proud.

By CC Staff

But watching the Olympics also makes us feel sorta crappy about our own performance. Some of us spend the entire day at our computers in sweatpants eating bag after bag of chips (me). Others split our time between class (25%) and the bar (75%). We couldn’t get to the Olympics if we tried…really hard.

That doesn’t mean we can’t dream. We asked everyone at CollegeCandy which sport they would want to compete in. Maybe this will motivate them to get off the couch and start training…or not. Watching is fine too.

Kathryn S.: I would want to be an Olympic gymnast, not for the gold, but for all the crazy party tricks I could perform at keg parties… and for all the tricks I could do after the party. Wink, wink.

Kate Bean – NYU: If I had my choice, I’d definitely compete in the male soccer tournaments. Screw logic/rules… those guys are HOT.

Carly – Grinnell: Tennis! I would melt of happiness (and probably literally melt in the Beijing heat) if I got to play alongside Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

Suzie – George Washington University: I would want to bring back tug of war (1900-1920) just for the sake of watching Olympians slide through the mud pit of shame– and hearing commentators give blow by blows of the crucial moments.

Olua: Equestrian, hands f**king down. Only a horse-person could understand how amazing some of those guys (and I guess the riders, too) are. And it’s the only sport where I get to brag that I practiced with my pet. What do I have to lose? …I mean, aside from broken bones and concussions from falling or getting thrown. But I could cope!

Coco: Volleyball so I could run around in the sand in that tiny bikini and watch the guys glisten. Mmm.

Elizabeth – Baruch College: Pole Vault! Because I could do it drunk.

Amber – Old Dominion: Ice skating since they get to wear to coolest themed outfits. Can you say “Across the Universe” on ice?!!

Alex K: If I could compete in any Olympic sport it would probably be swimming…so I could subtly, or not so subtly, stalk Michael Phelps.

Lauren – University of Michigan: Diving. I need all the motivation I can get to keep my bikini line maintained. Oh, and it looks fun.

Conan – Columbia College: Javelin because I feel like being able to throw a spear accurately is underrated in today’s society.

Beata: Well it couldn’t be swimming because I sink like a stone, nor running, because I’m just plain lazy. If sleeping were an Olympic sport, I would be a champion. I could also go in for some competitive eating. And that is why I am not going to be in the Olympics. Ever. I leave the sports to the athletes.

J – NYU: Gymnastics. Because I’ve always wanted thighs. of. STEEL

Kari – Florida State: As soon as flip cup is recognized for the true test of athletic prowess that it really and truly is, I would be proud to represent our fine country.

K – NYU: Gymnastics… just for the line “I’m a gymnast.”

Nat – Barts and London: I’d go back to 1896 and do pistol dueling. I wonder why they stopped doing that….

Victoria Witchey: The Luge! Crammed into a little sled with some Russian hottie, whipping down an ice tunnel roller coaster- sounds like a blast. The downside? Rocking one of those dorky lil’ helmets.

Melanie – Northeastern University: Supermarket Sweep! Oh wait, that’s a gameshow. I still want to compete in it.

Jordan: I would be in one of the oldest Olympic summer sports – shooting – because it would serve a double purpose: releasing stress while competing for the gold medal and training for my defensive strategy on combating road rage in my hometown of Miami.

Jill – University of Wisconsin – Bob Sledding. If you saw Cool Runnings than you know what I mean. “One Dream. Four Jamaicans. Twenty Below Zero.” Sign me up!

Sara – NYU: To be honest, I have no idea what sports are featured in the Olympics. I think I’d rather light the torch. Fire is neat.

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