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House
of Cards
The
greatest show in the history of television (that isn’t actually on TV) is back
with a vengeance. If you need anymore incentive to watch it, the first episode
of Season 2 will blow your f***ing mind.
Frank Underwood Quote of the Day:
“They
talk, while I imagine their lightly salted faces frying in a skillet.”
Sochi 2014
If
you feel bummed when a Russian athlete medals and an American athlete doesn’t,
just think, “well, at least our tap water doesn’t look like apple juice.”
Lyrics Quiz
You
can drive all night, looking for the answers in the pouring rain.Wanna find
peace of mind, looking for the answers.
Articles
Sochi Olympics: Putin Party 2014 (Part I)
By:
Chris Halter (Sports Critic)
The 22nd Winter Olympics in Russia are winding down and I have
prepared a 3rd quarter report card of sorts for these Olympics - Mr. Putin will
receive his copy in the mail.
Venue:
A-
These Olympics took place in the Black Sea city of Sochi and
while the weather has been miserable—there is a separate grade for that—I think
the venue was gorgeous. No expense was spared in the construction of the
competition venues and it shows, they are simply gorgeous with my personal
favorite being the ice center. As for the landscape, Sochi has no shortage of
breathtaking mountains and they played a definite role in this well-earned A-.
Points were lost for the cafeteria and athlete accommodations; to spend 51
billion dollars and have people getting locked in bathrooms and elevators is
unacceptable - though I assume Putin punished those responsible accordingly.
Opening Ceremony:
B
Between the communist propaganda and the huge technical error
with the Olympic rings—the poor guy who designed that probably woke up in a
gulag the next day—I would call the opening ceremony a disappointment. I was
expecting the precision seen in the Beijing opening ceremony but obviously my
expectations were too high.
Weather:
D-
The weather has been absolutely awful—and I suspect has also
been responsible for American failures in half-pipe and skiing. The snow is
slushy and most of the venue isn’t even covered with snow at all. Worst of all,
during the day the temperature can reach into the 60’s. Weather was the one
thing beyond Putin’s control—and wallet—but the sad reality is that it has
really put a damper on the Olympics themselves.
Look for a final report card documenting team
performances and the closing ceremonies.
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