I have been religiously watching the Olympics every evening and last night was no different. I generally like all the events and have a tremendous amount of respect for all the athletes. However, last night I had a difficult time watching the men's figure skating. I guess it was the "long program" or whatever. But it was way too long to hold my attention. I found it odd that that these guys fell so many times. And toward the end of their program the commentators would say, "oh he is so tired". I mean don't these guys practice and train constatnly for these types of competitions? I watched Apollo Ohno in the speedskating and he was hardly even breathing. And even after the snowcross final, Seth Wescott was not that winded. Maybe I am just not understaning the whole dancing on ice thing. Don't get me wrong, I couldn't ice skate to save my life. I mean, I have never been on ice skates and I haven't been been on roller skates since I broke my arm in the 4th grade during a birthday party at Skatetown. So, I'm sure it is a difficult task. But...why so many falls? I just don't get it. Maybe it is just the pressure of competing in the Olypics that the nerves just get the better of you. Maybe I just don't like seeing guys in frilly, lacy, purple skinsuits either. Although I have enjoyed most of the other guys in their skinsuits, like Bode Miller and Apollo Ohno. Theirs don't have ruffles on them though. Although I think Bode could pull off the purple ruffles....