The right to criticize an Olympian’s weight?

Do we have the right to anything so long as we're still responsible for what is said (in its context)?

Yeah? You look at the comments on some of these news sites, and people are cluck-clucking about the cellulite on her thighs. I mean really. My theory is reading the comments on any story--no matter how seemingly mundane--will make your blood boil. Seriously, you'd be amazed what people can complain about and criticize.

No, but I think she probably would get better results if she lost the extra baggage. In the alternative she should get into cold water marathon swimming where her build would be perfect. Nothing wrong with a little bioprene when water temperatures drop below 60°

In swimming, having a look of a model selling plank in another core article of a fitness magazine does not determine the medal. Whoever swims the best does.

Nobody that swims & loses to her said that !!! If anyone can make the olympic field then a lot of hard work went into it to make it.

And the idea that a woman's looks are a product that you pay for is, well, a little nauseating. I realize that such things happen all the time, but I would not have thought it to be true of Olympic athletes. Isn't this why women's beach volleyball is played in skimpy bikinis while the men have shirts and long shorts?

Isn't this why women's beach volleyball is played in skimpy bikinis while the men have shirts and long shorts? I think this year for the first time the bikinis aren't required. I agree that it is pretty pathetic that they ever were.

I think this year for the first time the bikinis aren't required. I agree that it is pretty pathetic that they ever were. Chris, it has been too cold to wear bikinis! Last night, the gals were all covered in long sleeves and long pants.

I think this year for the first time the bikinis aren't required. I agree that it is pretty pathetic that they ever were. Chris, it has been too cold to wear bikinis! Last night, the gals were all covered in long sleeves and long pants. The only reason they're actually in shirts/pants this year is because there was a rule change that allowed it. Prior to this year, the required uniform for women's beach volleyball was a bikini, regardless of weather conditions. Apparently it was a big deal to their governing body (FIVB?) to make the change. If the rule change hadn't passed, they'd still be in bikinis, even in 40° weather. Thankfully sanity won out, rather than ratings...

The only reason they're actually in shirts/pants this year is because there was a rule change that allowed it. Prior to this year, the required uniform for women's beach volleyball was a bikini, regardless of weather conditions. Apparently it was a big deal to their governing body (FIVB?) to make the change. If the rule change hadn't passed, they'd still be in bikinis, even in 40° weather. Thankfully sanity won out, rather than ratings... I had no idea bikinis were actually required in the past. That is :censor: crazy! :bitching: So, yes, I agree; thankfully sanity finally prevailed!