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Wednesday, August 13, 2008 12:00 AM

The beast

As a former elite athlete, I turn into a horrible, condescending jerk when I watch the Olympics with armchair fans like you.
Jennifer Sey

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  • Wednesday, August 13, 2008 02:21 AM

    Grow Up!

    Ms. Sey

    Your reaction is incredibly childish. I am awed that you shared it anyone - much less printed it on a website. People try to connect with what they watch and people they know. We are social animals. Sometimes the connection is apt, and sometimes it ain't. Your choice is to (1) be gracious and engaged the person on their life experiences (that's also known as being an adult) or (2) degrade them for not being you (a reaction even teenagers should be scolded for). Good luck as an author.

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