michael phelps a LOSER!

[Villageshooter]

michael phelps lost today,, got 4th didnt even medal!! needs to smoke a little more pot,,, and have some more subway,, rumor was he was not working as hard,,,, I feel for someone who wastes the talent God has given them.

[Bogie Shooter]

Is that box leaking again?

[Villageshooter]

he is a pot smoker, has been proved,, he got 4th and didnt work hard

[newkidinvillages]

what do you mean? he is a pot smoker, has been proved,, he got 4th and didnt work hard,, why would you blast me?????
MOD please remove the post attacking me!!

Wow!

[redwitch]

I think that this time around he's there more to enjoy the Olympics than worry about gold. Who could deny him that. He's worked hard for a long, long time. The Olympics is more than just winning for the athletes.

Who knows? This loss may wake him up and get him to practice more -- that's what he did after losing this summer.

But calling him a loser is going too far. Even if he doesn't place in even one event this go-round, he has more than proven he is anything but a loser. The reality is he may really not be in the same class as last Olympics -- he is older, his opponents are younger and have learned a lot (especially from him).

[Villageshooter]

I think that this time around he's there more to enjoy the Olympics than worry about gold. Who could deny him that. He's worked hard for a long, long time. The Olympics is more than just winning for the athletes.

Who knows? This loss may wake him up and get him to practice more -- that's what he did after losing this summer.

But calling him a loser is going too far. Even if he doesn't place in even one event this go-round, he has more than proven he is anything but a loser. The reality is he may really not be in the same class as last Olympics -- he is older, his opponents are younger and have learned a lot (especially from him).

kinda like those of us here in TV,,, we are NOT the man we used to be!
I sure dont want my grandkids to emulate mr pHELPS,, Olympian or not.
just another spoiled Professional athlete,, and they make fun of someone sincere like Tim Tebow!
YES mr phelps makes his living paddling around in the pool...kinda neat to see a Knucklehead get his faced rubbed in it!

[BobKat1]

he is a pot smoker, has been proved,, he got 4th and didnt work hard

So I guess he's the only olympian who's smoked pot??

Might be just the younger ones coming along. Happens in EVERY sport no biggie....

[ladydoc]

kinda like those of us here in TV,,, we are NOT the man we used to be!
I sure dont want my grandkids to emulate mr pHELPS,, Olympian or not.
just another spoiled Professional athlete,, and they make fun of someone sincere like Tim Tebow!
YES mr phelps makes his living paddling around in the pool...kinda neat to see a Knucklehead get his faced rubbed in it!

He is a very bright man who makes an excellent living "paddling in a pool." Why are you so angry about it? He is a young man who will make mistakes in his life, just like we all have.

[Joaniesmom]

I think that this time around he's there more to enjoy the Olympics than worry about gold. Who could deny him that. He's worked hard for a long, long time. The Olympics is more than just winning for the athletes.

Who knows? This loss may wake him up and get him to practice more -- that's what he did after losing this summer.

But calling him a loser is going too far. Even if he doesn't place in even one event this go-round, he has more than proven he is anything but a loser. The reality is he may really not be in the same class as last Olympics -- he is older, his opponents are younger and have learned a lot (especially from him).

:agree:

[redwitch]

Let's see, he was caught on camera smoking pot once upon a time. He publicly admitted it, called it a mistake and said it wouldn't happen again. Do you have any proof that he has smoked since that incident? Personally, I would much rather my daughter and grandson emulate a young man who takes responsibility for his actions, admits he made a mistake and, so far as I know, does his best to not make that mistake again. Sorry, I refuse to condemn anyone for making a mistake so long as they don't repeat that mistake.

In the meantime, why all the anger and vitriol? Are you really so perfect that you can cast those stones so quickly and so hard? (And, yes, I agree that Tim Tebow is a young man to be admired. So was Steve Young but not Joe Montana.)

[paulandjean]

michael phelps lost today,, got 4th didnt even medal!! needs to smoke a little more pot,,, and have some more subway,, rumor was he was not working as hard,,,, I feel for someone who wastes the talent God has given them.

Guess you never tried it..........

[graciegirl]

Michael Phelps came in fourth. I don't see him as a loser.

He has been magnificent for a long time.

Every dog has his day.

[Indydealmaker]

Michael Phelps came in fourth. I don't see him as a loser.

He has been magnificent for a long time.

Every dog has his day.

:agree: Stuff Happens!

[eweissenbach]

michael phelps lost today,, got 4th didnt even medal!! needs to smoke a little more pot,,, and have some more subway,, rumor was he was not working as hard,,,, I feel for someone who wastes the talent God has given them.

Seriously? How many gold medals have you won? When did you finish 4th best in the world in ANYTHING? Loser??? Wow you must have very high standards.

[In awe of TV]

Judge much?


:(

[Bogie Shooter]

When are the powers to be going to put an end to the spewing of all this anger and vitriol? It certainly doesn't add anything to the class of Talk of the Villages.

[tag460]

Just saw an interview Michael Phelps with and Mat Lauer, he admitted to not working out as hard but started to prepare for these games year and half ago. He is not a machine he bound to have a bad race here and there. Phelps has more time invested in swimming than some of do at work, if you count training, the meets and travel. He will win a few medals and up as the most decorated Olympian, let him have fun and enjoy his last Olympics.

[Mikeod]

When are the powers to be going to put an end to the spewing of all this anger and vitriol? It certainly doesn't add anything to the class of Talk of the Villages.

Just another worthless post. I usually just skip over posts from that person as they only exist to provoke. I left that behind when I retired. Course this post will probably be removed but the OP will not.

[graciegirl]

Just another worthless post. I usually just skip over posts from that person as they only exist to provoke. I left that behind when I retired. Course this post will probably be removed but the OP will not.

I hope it will not be removed. YOU are a person who I respect a LOT!

[karostay]

What place did you finish?
Just making the Olympic team is a great achievement in my book
I wouldn't dare to call any athlete on any Olympic team a looser from any country no matter where they finish!

[BobKat1]

kinda like those of us here in TV,,, we are NOT the man we used to be!
I sure dont want my grandkids to emulate mr pHELPS,, Olympian or not.
just another spoiled Professional athlete,, and they make fun of someone sincere like Tim Tebow!
YES mr phelps makes his living paddling around in the pool...kinda neat to see a Knucklehead get his faced rubbed in it!

VS, be careful not to put any athlete up on a pedestal (TT included). They are all just humans like the rest of us.

That way you won't suffer massive disappointment when they do human stuff.

[gerryann]

Guess you never tried it..........

Me thinks he has.....:oops:

[ilovetv]

An athlete is hardly a "loser" when he breaks the World Record in the sport's most grueling event, and holds that world record for 10 straight years, breaking and improving that record 7 different times.

See "Long Course" (50-meter pool) world record progression of 400 meter Individual Medley:

World record progression 400 metres individual medley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_record_progression_400_metres_individual_med ley)

[justjim]

Anybody who makes it to the Olympics is a WINNER. I just saw the gymnast from Ireland----had no chance to even get in the finals because of so many injuries but was just happy to be there. Michael Phelps quit training for about 2 years and did a lot party activities and maybe let all the fame go to his head. I am not surprised that he finished 4th in his first swim. He probably will medal before its over. Its an understatement that He did not handle all the publicity and fame very well following the 2008 Games. We all have "messed up" sometime. "The higher up you are---the farther you fall." GO USA!

[George Bieniaszek]

Calling Phelps a loser is a bit harsh, and after watching only one race that he completed. There is always someone who is training harder and longer, who has a goal of accomplishing what Michael did and uses that as their motivation to push harder. I'm sure that we have not seen the last of Michael Phelps and he is only a couple of medals away from attaining an all-time record. I am routing for him. Maybe this 4th place finish is just what he needed to get the drive and desire to win back.

Go Michael!! I for one am routing for you!!!

[golf2140]

michael phelps lost today,, got 4th didnt even medal!! needs to smoke a little more pot,,, and have some more subway,, rumor was he was not working as hard,,,, I feel for someone who wastes the talent God has given them.

You hate The Villages, you don't like Americans, why not move into that river and let it flow to Cuba, :BigApplause:

[Bosoxfan]

michael phelps lost today,, got 4th didnt even medal!! needs to smoke a little more pot,,, and have some more subway,, rumor was he was not working as hard,,,, I feel for someone who wastes the talent God has given them.

kinda like those of us here in TV,,, we are NOT the man we used to be!
I sure dont want my grandkids to emulate mr pHELPS,, Olympian or not.
just another spoiled Professional athlete,, and they make fun of someone sincere like Tim Tebow!
YES mr phelps makes his living paddling around in the pool...kinda neat to see a Knucklehead get his faced rubbed in it!

Wow!! Sounds like you forgot to take your meds VS.Lighten up.Who here hasn't made a mistake? Now who here has the drive to train like these athletes? Certainly not me...don't know about you but I tend to doubt it. I applaud Mr Phelps for how he's represented our country.:BigApplause:

[Happinow]

Whether he smoked pot or not...for that matter, if any athlete smoked pot and they are in The Olympics they had to work very hard to get there. Nobody's perfect forever.

[THE NEWCOMER]

Be happy, life is short!

[Taltarzac725]

It is still only the 2nd day on regular competition in the London Olympics. Michael Phelps could still win the Medals needed to become the most decorated Olympian.

Doubt if he is a loser in the eyes of very many Olympians. Just being an Olympian makes you a winner in the eyes of most of the world IMHO.

[graciegirl]

Hugs to all.

I edited it.

Go. U.S.A.!!!!!!!

[2BNTV]

Phelps has been in the olympics since he was 15 years old. That's a long time.

Young people are wont to make a mistake. I think Ryan Lochted out trained him for this event. there are other events that he will compete in.

I would never call a person a loser when he had accomplished so much.

I hope he does well going forward. Go USA.