Comments on: The Speedo LZR Racer Might Make the Olympics Less Interesting http://mindyourdecisions.com/blog/2008/04/13/the-speedo-lzr-racer-might-make-the-olympics-less-interesting/ Articles on game theory and personal finance Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:00:32 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: John Love http://mindyourdecisions.com/blog/2008/04/13/the-speedo-lzr-racer-might-make-the-olympics-less-interesting/comment-page-1/#comment-5402 John Love Sun, 26 Jul 2009 23:13:17 +0000 http://mindyourdecisions.com/blog/2008/04/13/the-speedo-lzr-racer-might-make-the-olympics-less-interesting/#comment-5402 If sex sells, then swimmers should compete in thongs. If sex sells, then swimmers should compete in thongs.

]]> By: Presh Talwalkar http://mindyourdecisions.com/blog/2008/04/13/the-speedo-lzr-racer-might-make-the-olympics-less-interesting/comment-page-1/#comment-2194 Presh Talwalkar Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:08:24 +0000 http://mindyourdecisions.com/blog/2008/04/13/the-speedo-lzr-racer-might-make-the-olympics-less-interesting/#comment-2194 <b><em>Flygirl</b></em>: Excellent point. Sport revenues depend as much on aesthetics as they do on competitiveness. In other words, Sex sells. They should consider long-term profits and not just breaking a records when making the decision on the new Speedo suit. Flygirl: Excellent point. Sport revenues depend as much on aesthetics as they do on competitiveness. In other words, Sex sells. They should consider long-term profits and not just breaking a records when making the decision on the new Speedo suit.

]]> By: flygirl http://mindyourdecisions.com/blog/2008/04/13/the-speedo-lzr-racer-might-make-the-olympics-less-interesting/comment-page-1/#comment-2182 flygirl Mon, 28 Jul 2008 05:54:42 +0000 http://mindyourdecisions.com/blog/2008/04/13/the-speedo-lzr-racer-might-make-the-olympics-less-interesting/#comment-2182 As a former swimmer myself, I can see what the appeal is with the faster suits. When you are in the sport it really is you against the clock and if you can swim even one second faster you feel invincible. However, I think that the sport is starting to lose its appeal. Everyone should have the same competitive edge, not matter what country you come from. This is true athleticism. Look at Mark Spitz, he didn't even wear goggles and he is a legend!!! I think they need something to keep people interested in watching the sport because sitting at swim comp is pretty BORING!! Pretty soon they will allow people to wear flippers!! As a former swimmer myself, I can see what the appeal is with the faster suits. When you are in the sport it really is you against the clock and if you can swim even one second faster you feel invincible. However, I think that the sport is starting to lose its appeal. Everyone should have the same competitive edge, not matter what country you come from. This is true athleticism. Look at Mark Spitz, he didn’t even wear goggles and he is a legend!!! I think they need something to keep people interested in watching the sport because sitting at swim comp is pretty BORING!! Pretty soon they will allow people to wear flippers!!

]]> By: Presh Talwalkar http://mindyourdecisions.com/blog/2008/04/13/the-speedo-lzr-racer-might-make-the-olympics-less-interesting/comment-page-1/#comment-1359 Presh Talwalkar Mon, 14 Apr 2008 20:43:32 +0000 http://mindyourdecisions.com/blog/2008/04/13/the-speedo-lzr-racer-might-make-the-olympics-less-interesting/#comment-1359 <b><em>RohoMech</b></em>: True, that is how the original Olympics were. RohoMech: True, that is how the original Olympics were.

]]> By: RohoMech http://mindyourdecisions.com/blog/2008/04/13/the-speedo-lzr-racer-might-make-the-olympics-less-interesting/comment-page-1/#comment-1356 RohoMech Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:36:53 +0000 http://mindyourdecisions.com/blog/2008/04/13/the-speedo-lzr-racer-might-make-the-olympics-less-interesting/#comment-1356 I agree with Mé, we need to bring back the all-naked Olympics, which is how the games ORIGINALLY were. Only then will it be a true test of ability. I agree with Mé, we need to bring back the all-naked Olympics, which is how the games ORIGINALLY were.

Only then will it be a true test of ability.

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