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That Olympic spirit
Star-Spangled Losers
By Rick Horowitz
Just thinking
ahead a bit: A few new verses, and some of those medal ceremonies at future
Olympics will really be meaningful...
Oh, say can you
see
On your TV at night
An assortment of clowns
Who give "crude" a new meaning?
Whose demeanor and style,
To their own great delight,
Thumb a nose at the world
With their prancing and preening?
Wrapped in red, white and blue,
Wrapped in attitude, too,
They pose and they strut,
And they represent you!
Oh, say does their star-spangled manner yet wave?
If they're wearing "USA," they should learn to behave.
On the track, in the pool,
On the basketball court,
There's no place for the meek:
If they lose, they'll to hell go.
With endorsements in sight,
This is war more than sport,
So they'll spit in your lane
Or they'll throw the sharp elbow.
Endless victory laps,
And they won't shut their yaps,
As Olympic ideals
Are reduced to mere scraps.
While their star-spangled manner continues to wave --
If they're wearing "USA," they should learn to behave.
Muscles rippling and firm,
Bodies mighty and swift,
They're the best in the land,
They're the pride of a nation.
Then they act like buffoons
And diminish their gift,
And their country is tarred
With a vile reputation.
But it's bluster
they must,
Let the world eat their dust,
And this be their motto:
"In Gold is our trust."
So their star-spangled manner will endlessly wave --
When you're wearing "USA," there's no need...to...behave!
Posted 10/3/00. It's
medal-worthy commentary and satire twice every week, right here at "Rick's"!
 Rick Horowitz is a syndicated columnist, TV
commentator, writing coach and public speaker
©2000 Rick Horowitz. All rights reserved.
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