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Title: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Wretched Excess on April 12, 2008, 08:20:16 PM

well, thank heavens they are finally doing something about the banana hammock  :whatever: :-) :rotf:

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Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo
(http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2008/0412/oly_a_phelps_600.jpg)
MANCHESTER, England -- Speedo's record-breaking suit has been backed twice in one week by the sport's governing body, leaving swimmers with tough choices.

Enter the pool in Beijing in four months with a swimsuit that might lead to slower times, or break with a long-standing sponsor to go for Olympic gold in Speedo's LZR Racer?

"I'm going to wear the Speedo at the Olympics," South Africa captain Gerhard Zandberg told The Associated Press on Saturday at the short-course world championships. "I'm not going to sacrifice performance."

Zandberg, who is sponsored by Arena, acknowledges he'll be fined $4,750, but said Olympic gold is worth much more.

The International Swimming Federation (FINA) met with manufacturers on Saturday with the stated intent to review future approval of new suits. It turned into a debate about the suit that has taken over the record books in less than two months.

There have been 19 long-course world marks set since Speedo's LZR Racer suit was introduced in February. Twelve additional world marks have been established through three days at these championships. All but one of the records have come with swimmers wearing the LZR.

Zandberg wore an Arena suit when he set a personal best in the 50-meter breaststroke semifinals Saturday. He will continue to wear Arena if the Italian manufacturer produces a suit comparable to Speedo's.

Filippo Magnini, the two-time world champion in the 100 freestyle, is one of the top swimmers sponsored by Arena. He tested a new Arena prototype suit Saturday and may use it in the 100 final Sunday.

"The [Speedo] helps a lot," he said. "We've got to get something similar. We all have to have the same conditions, and if FINA doesn't [regulate] it, the athletes will do it ourselves."

More (http://sports.espn.go.com/oly/swimming/news/story?id=3343400)
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Chris_ on April 12, 2008, 08:36:04 PM
Ok Ok I'll be the first to admit it .... my eyes lingered upon his package maybe a teensy weensy longer than appropriate.  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Wretched Excess on April 12, 2008, 08:38:39 PM
Ok Ok I'll be the first to admit it .... my eyes lingered upon his package maybe a teensy weensy longer than appropriate.  :evillaugh:

never even use "teensy weensy" in the same sentence when referring to a guys package. :-)
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Chris_ on April 12, 2008, 08:42:31 PM
Ok Ok I'll be the first to admit it .... my eyes lingered upon his package maybe a teensy weensy longer than appropriate.  :evillaugh:

never even use "teensy weensy" in the same sentence when referring to a guys package. :-)

lolzzz... menz are so sensitive about their schwartz.  :lmao:
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Rebel on April 12, 2008, 08:42:58 PM
I spy camel toe on the left.  :hyper:
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Wretched Excess on April 12, 2008, 08:44:10 PM
Ok Ok I'll be the first to admit it .... my eyes lingered upon his package maybe a teensy weensy longer than appropriate.  :evillaugh:

never even use "teensy weensy" in the same sentence when referring to a guys package. :-)

lolzzz... menz are so sensitive about their schwartz.  :lmao:

and the fact that breast enlargement is by far the most frequently administered surgery in the country is somehow a fluke or something? :whatever: :-)

Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Wretched Excess on April 12, 2008, 08:48:48 PM

I realize that I just don't understand the shadowy and complex world of marketing, but this
just looks like an old Devo album cover.

(http://msnbcmedia1.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/070531/070531_speedo_hsmall_4p.hmedium.jpg)
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Chris_ on April 12, 2008, 08:50:20 PM
I spy camel toe on the left.  :hyper:

and I didn't even notice there was a woman in the picture.  :lmao:
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Chris_ on April 12, 2008, 08:51:45 PM
Ok Ok I'll be the first to admit it .... my eyes lingered upon his package maybe a teensy weensy longer than appropriate.  :evillaugh:

never even use "teensy weensy" in the same sentence when referring to a guys package. :-)

lolzzz... menz are so sensitive about their schwartz.  :lmao:

and the fact that breast enlargement is by far the most frequently administered surgery in the country is somehow a fluke or something? :whatever: :-)



I don't obsess over my chest... now my ass, that is a whole nother story.  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Wretched Excess on April 12, 2008, 08:51:56 PM
I spy camel toe on the left.  :hyper:

and I didn't even notice there was a woman in the picture.  :lmao:

of course not.  it was pointed up. :whatever:
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Wretched Excess on April 12, 2008, 08:52:26 PM
Ok Ok I'll be the first to admit it .... my eyes lingered upon his package maybe a teensy weensy longer than appropriate.  :evillaugh:

never even use "teensy weensy" in the same sentence when referring to a guys package. :-)

lolzzz... menz are so sensitive about their schwartz.  :lmao:

and the fact that breast enlargement is by far the most frequently administered surgery in the country is somehow a fluke or something? :whatever: :-)



I don't obsess over my chest... now my ass, that is a whole nother story.  :evillaugh:

you want a bigger ass? :???:



 :-)
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Chris_ on April 12, 2008, 08:54:32 PM
Ok Ok I'll be the first to admit it .... my eyes lingered upon his package maybe a teensy weensy longer than appropriate.  :evillaugh:

never even use "teensy weensy" in the same sentence when referring to a guys package. :-)

lolzzz... menz are so sensitive about their schwartz.  :lmao:

and the fact that breast enlargement is by far the most frequently administered surgery in the country is somehow a fluke or something? :whatever: :-)



I don't obsess over my chest... now my ass, that is a whole nother story.  :evillaugh:

you want a bigger ass? :???:



 :-)

No, just roundness.... I refuse to let my ass get flat. :naughty:
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Wretched Excess on April 12, 2008, 08:58:20 PM
Ok Ok I'll be the first to admit it .... my eyes lingered upon his package maybe a teensy weensy longer than appropriate.  :evillaugh:

never even use "teensy weensy" in the same sentence when referring to a guys package. :-)

lolzzz... menz are so sensitive about their schwartz.  :lmao:

and the fact that breast enlargement is by far the most frequently administered surgery in the country is somehow a fluke or something? :whatever: :-)



I don't obsess over my chest... now my ass, that is a whole nother story.  :evillaugh:

you want a bigger ass? :???:



 :-)

No, just roundness.... I refuse to let my ass get flat. :naughty:

there are exercises for that, I believe . . .
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: ReardenSteel on April 12, 2008, 08:59:00 PM
No, just roundness.... I refuse to let my ass get flat. :naughty:

[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ltjbnyvq_SI[/youtube]

 :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Chris_ on April 12, 2008, 09:01:24 PM
Ok Ok I'll be the first to admit it .... my eyes lingered upon his package maybe a teensy weensy longer than appropriate.  :evillaugh:

never even use "teensy weensy" in the same sentence when referring to a guys package. :-)

lolzzz... menz are so sensitive about their schwartz.  :lmao:

and the fact that breast enlargement is by far the most frequently administered surgery in the country is somehow a fluke or something? :whatever: :-)



I don't obsess over my chest... now my ass, that is a whole nother story.  :evillaugh:

you want a bigger ass? :???:



 :-)

No, just roundness.... I refuse to let my ass get flat. :naughty:

there are exercises for that, I believe . . .

I know them all.
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Wretched Excess on April 12, 2008, 09:04:00 PM
Ok Ok I'll be the first to admit it .... my eyes lingered upon his package maybe a teensy weensy longer than appropriate.  :evillaugh:

never even use "teensy weensy" in the same sentence when referring to a guys package. :-)

lolzzz... menz are so sensitive about their schwartz.  :lmao:

and the fact that breast enlargement is by far the most frequently administered surgery in the country is somehow a fluke or something? :whatever: :-)



I don't obsess over my chest... now my ass, that is a whole nother story.  :evillaugh:

you want a bigger ass? :???:



 :-)

No, just roundness.... I refuse to let my ass get flat. :naughty:

there are exercises for that, I believe . . .

I know them all.

I was totally kidding.  there are really assercises?
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Chris_ on April 12, 2008, 09:05:57 PM
he he he Rearden.  :-)
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: ReardenSteel on April 12, 2008, 09:13:13 PM
Nothing like the grip of a round butt.

Get a grip. (http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=282650)
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Dixie*Darling on April 12, 2008, 09:13:58 PM
Oggle Goggles for Shadie and the girls. 

(http://www.toydirectory.com/monthly/toyfairpreview/mindwalk/oggle.jpg)

(http://assets.espn.go.com/photo/2008/0412/oly_a_phelps_600.jpg)

On a somewhat series note .. this may well be the event that draws some Olympic viewers back to their TV's.  I've always enjoyed the Olympics, especially the summer games.
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Dixie*Darling on April 12, 2008, 09:18:06 PM
I spy camel toe on the left.  :hyper:

 :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:

Nasty cooter cleavage!  Imagine standing on the podium, receiving your medal, and there's the CC, for all the world to see!  eeeeewwww .......
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Miss Mia on April 12, 2008, 09:19:43 PM
On a somewhat series note .. this may well be the event that draws some Olympic viewers back to their TV's.  I've always enjoyed the Olympics, especially the summer games.

I like the Olympics too.  For the summer games, I like the swimming and cycling the best. :)
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Wretched Excess on April 12, 2008, 09:25:46 PM
On a somewhat series note .. this may well be the event that draws some Olympic viewers back to their TV's.  I've always enjoyed the Olympics, especially the summer games.

I like the Olympics too.  For the summer games, I like the swimming and cycling the best. :)

what, have they done away with "naked male hula-hooping"? :-)
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Chris_ on April 12, 2008, 09:29:53 PM
I spy camel toe on the left.  :hyper:

 :hammer: :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:

Nasty cooter cleavage!  Imagine standing on the podium, receiving your medal, and there's the CC, for all the world to see!  eeeeewwww .......

Somehow I don't think the men here share your opinion.  :-)
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: RedTail on April 12, 2008, 09:30:49 PM
Men's Gymnastics... hours of staring...

(http://www.scott-o-rama.com/Coppermine/albums/userpics/10001/normal_blaine_wilson4.jpg)


(http://www.usolympicteam.com/wallpapers/hamm800.jpg)


Abs for days, upper body strength, and bendy too! :D

*Red*
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Chris_ on April 12, 2008, 09:30:56 PM
On a somewhat series note .. this may well be the event that draws some Olympic viewers back to their TV's.  I've always enjoyed the Olympics, especially the summer games.

I like the Olympics too.  For the summer games, I like the swimming and cycling the best. :)

what, have they done away with "naked male hula-hooping"? :-)

Oh can you imagine? *snicker*
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: DixieBelle on April 12, 2008, 09:34:13 PM
I can see moose knuckle!!! :-)
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Dixie*Darling on April 12, 2008, 09:34:31 PM
what, have they done away with "naked male hula-hooping"? :-)

Holy crap Batman!  All I need is the funding and I could be a millionaire! 

I can see it now!  A bar especially for the ladies!  No more faggy boys with tiny pimply tushes shaking their wares, pretending their packages are for the gals!  Ah, yes!  Manly men, naked as jay birds, hula-hooping whilst half drunken women drool with delight!   :lmao:
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Miss Mia on April 12, 2008, 09:39:42 PM
On a somewhat series note .. this may well be the event that draws some Olympic viewers back to their TV's.  I've always enjoyed the Olympics, especially the summer games.

I like the Olympics too.  For the summer games, I like the swimming and cycling the best. :)

what, have they done away with "naked male hula-hooping"? :-)

I think they're adding that on to the next summer Olympics.
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Chris_ on April 12, 2008, 09:41:52 PM
what, have they done away with "naked male hula-hooping"? :-)

Holy crap Batman!  All I need is the funding and I could be a millionaire! 

I can see it now!  A bar especially for the ladies!  No more faggy boys with tiny pimply tushes shaking their wares, pretending their packages are for the gals!  Ah, yes!  Manly men, naked as jay birds, hula-hooping whilst half drunken women drool with delight!   :lmao:

I am so there! It takes a real man to naked hula hoop.  :lmao:
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Chris_ on April 12, 2008, 09:42:42 PM
I can see moose knuckle!!! :-)

DixieBelle! bwahahaha!  :rotf:
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Chris_ on April 12, 2008, 09:43:28 PM
On a somewhat series note .. this may well be the event that draws some Olympic viewers back to their TV's.  I've always enjoyed the Olympics, especially the summer games.

I like the Olympics too.  For the summer games, I like the swimming and cycling the best. :)

what, have they done away with "naked male hula-hooping"? :-)

I think they're adding that on to the next summer Olympics.

I wonder if they will let me sniff the hula hoops....

What?  :rotf: I am so just kidding!  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Dixie*Darling on April 12, 2008, 09:46:07 PM
I can see moose knuckle!!! :-)

Try doing this ...

(http://www.academysavant.com/images/safeshowereye.gif)
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Wretched Excess on April 12, 2008, 09:46:47 PM
I can see moose knuckle!!! :-)

(http://www.doublenegative.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/mooseknuckle.jpg)
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Dixie*Darling on April 12, 2008, 09:51:29 PM
^ oh dear God!

My eyes!  ... isn't this an OSHA violation?
WTF!?!  I never even got a spork warning!

(http://www.academysavant.com/images/safeshowereye.gif)
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: asdf2231 on April 12, 2008, 10:00:59 PM
Speedos are SEXY!!!

(http://www.herecomestheboss.com/images/news/lg_a-borat2.jpg)
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: DixieBelle on April 12, 2008, 10:05:05 PM
Oh dear God.

:-)
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Chris_ on April 12, 2008, 10:07:14 PM
My eyes!  I come wandering into this thread to see the most recent posts, and that's the first thing I see.   :o   

Just a fun little factoid, but I recently  saw a pic of John Mayer (of ALL people) wearing that thing. 
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: asdf2231 on April 12, 2008, 10:08:57 PM
Hey the chicks Looooove a man in a Speedo!

(http://www.vecernji.hr/system/galleries/pics/060525/a-borat3.jpg)

 :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: DixieBelle on April 12, 2008, 10:09:24 PM
butt floss!!!!
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Randy on April 12, 2008, 11:59:16 PM
Ok Ok I'll be the first to admit it .... my eyes lingered upon his package maybe a teensy weensy longer than appropriate.  :evillaugh:

never even use "teensy weensy" in the same sentence when referring to a guys package. :-)

lolzzz... menz are so sensitive about their schwartz.  :lmao:

and the fact that breast enlargement is by far the most frequently administered surgery in the country is somehow a fluke or something? :whatever: :-)



I don't obsess over my chest... now my ass, that is a whole nother story.  :evillaugh:

I'm sorta obsessed with it myself.  :-) :naughty: :naughty: :evillaugh:
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Mr Mannn on April 13, 2008, 05:09:27 AM
Ok Ok I'll be the first to admit it .... my eyes lingered upon his package maybe a teensy weensy longer than appropriate.  :evillaugh:

never even use "teensy weensy" in the same sentence when referring to a guys package. :-)
In the picture every one was bone dry. I wonder if winning the gold will be worth it when it means all the world will behold his...shrinkage.
--> That water IS cold.
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Chris_ on April 13, 2008, 07:19:52 AM
Ok Ok I'll be the first to admit it .... my eyes lingered upon his package maybe a teensy weensy longer than appropriate.  :evillaugh:

never even use "teensy weensy" in the same sentence when referring to a guys package. :-)

lolzzz... menz are so sensitive about their schwartz.  :lmao:

and the fact that breast enlargement is by far the most frequently administered surgery in the country is somehow a fluke or something? :whatever: :-)



I don't obsess over my chest... now my ass, that is a whole nother story.  :evillaugh:

I'm sorta obsessed with it myself.  :-) :naughty: :naughty: :evillaugh:

And they call him ... "Randy".  :lmao:
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Wretched Excess on April 13, 2008, 08:11:48 PM
Ok Ok I'll be the first to admit it .... my eyes lingered upon his package maybe a teensy weensy longer than appropriate.  :evillaugh:

never even use "teensy weensy" in the same sentence when referring to a guys package. :-)
In the picture every one was bone dry. I wonder if winning the gold will be worth it when it means all the world will behold his...shrinkage.
--> That water IS cold.

interesting choice of words. :-)
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Wretched Excess on April 14, 2008, 10:09:46 AM

good heavens.  these things cost $550 (http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/othersports/358911_chad14.html), and were designed by NASA.

Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: DixieBelle on April 14, 2008, 10:19:52 AM
Quote
Frankly, I believe this is akin to complaining that George Clooney gets all the women because he wears a better cologne.
:rotf:
Quote
The key is that it reduces drag; the suit's bonded seams allow water to flow more easily across them. This drag-resistant-formula, if applied beyond the pool, could extend most marriages by three to five years.
:rotf:
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Lord Undies on April 14, 2008, 10:41:20 AM
Oh my.  One photo of two titless women and one underendowed outline of a man's penis can create quite a thread here.
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Wretched Excess on April 14, 2008, 11:38:41 AM
Oh my.  One photo of two titless women and one underendowed outline of a man's penis can create quite a thread here.

hey, it's science!  those swimsuits were designed by NASA!
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Chris_ on April 14, 2008, 11:53:36 AM
On a somewhat series note .. this may well be the event that draws some Olympic viewers back to their TV's.  I've always enjoyed the Olympics, especially the summer games.

I like the Olympics too.  For the summer games, I like the swimming and cycling the best. :)

what, have they done away with "naked male hula-hooping"? :-)

I think they're adding that on to the next summer Olympics.
Are they moving it to San Francisco?
Title: Re: Swimmers might have to choose between sponsor or faster Speedo (w/picness)
Post by: Chris_ on April 14, 2008, 11:56:12 AM
Quote
Frankly, I believe this is akin to complaining that George Clooney gets all the women because he wears a better cologne.
:rotf:
Quote
The key is that it reduces drag; the suit's bonded seams allow water to flow more easily across them. This drag-resistant-formula, if applied beyond the pool, could extend most marriages by three to five years.
:rotf:
The suits may be drag resistant, but the occupants of them are not.