Cesar Cielo made it about halfway through the Brazilian National Anthem today before he started crying. If that were you up there receiving a GOLD Medal and having your flag raised and your country's national anthem played, do you think you would also get emotional?
Why is it sad? Why do I have to blubber like a toddler to show my emotions? There are many ways to show emotion and if I choose not to whimper it doesn't make me any less emotional. If you want to let loose the water works every time you finish a fast 25, go for it, but don't tell others they have to cry to show emotion.
I did almost break down and whimper like wookie upon finding an intact still in the woods behind his single wide when Ali carried the torch for the 96 games.
UMMMM - read my post again - I was talking about SMILING, not CRYING!
I find it sad that these kids have to maintain this grim looking expression so that they're not seen smiling at what are very possibly the happiest moments of their young lives (graduation, receiving awards, winning championships, prom pictures,you name it).
I'm not telling anyone to cry - sheesh
Why is it sad? Why do I have to blubber like a toddler to show my emotions? There are many ways to show emotion and if I choose not to whimper it doesn't make me any less emotional. If you want to let loose the water works every time you finish a fast 25, go for it, but don't tell others they have to cry to show emotion.
I did almost break down and whimper like wookie upon finding an intact still in the woods behind his single wide when Ali carried the torch for the 96 games.
UMMMM - read my post again - I was talking about SMILING, not CRYING!
I find it sad that these kids have to maintain this grim looking expression so that they're not seen smiling at what are very possibly the happiest moments of their young lives (graduation, receiving awards, winning championships, prom pictures,you name it).
I'm not telling anyone to cry - sheesh
