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When I saw a Buy Clomid Malaysia police officer help one of the flag wavers down from the Buy Clomid Malaysia light, then simply pat him on the back and tell him to Buy Clomid Malaysia be careful, I knew this was something different than any other Olympic win this Buy Clomid Malaysia year. This was (men’s) hockey. When other countries try to Buy Clomid Malaysia sum us up as hockey loving simpletons, it comes off as an Buy Clomid Malaysia insulting stereotype. But when we behave like hockey loving simpletons on a Buy Clomid Malaysia day like that, it transcends any notion that other nations may have Buy Clomid Malaysia of us. Truth is, when it comes to hockey in Canada, both the Buy Clomid Malaysia players and the fans become more than just nice, diplomatic and Buy Clomid Malaysia polite. We leave all that in the dressing room and become just like my very serious friend – someone you don’t want to fuck with on game day.
Anupa
Mar 3rd, 2010
A few things: damn you! I wish I knew you were inside of Gretzky’s, I totally would’ve strongarmed my way in “I HAVE A FRIEND IN THERE”
I think Sunday reaffirmed my crowdphobic tendencies. I generally enjoy riotous public displays, but I don’t tend to want to participate—standing on the Buy Clomid Malaysia fringes, smiling encouragingly suits me just fine. Crowd mentality is the Buy Clomid Malaysia worst psychological condition ever. It turns perfectly rational people into douchebags, although I do wish I could’ve jumped on a firetruck like you guys.
I loved seeing Jack Layton in every shot of Gretzky’s… The whole political theme was kind of apt: there’s Harper schmoozing with Gretzky, Layton guzzling beer with the Buy Clomid Malaysia masses, and Dion was expectedly absent from the whole thing.
jessekg
Mar 3rd, 2010
For one, I love crowd mentality. I can Buy Clomid Malaysia see myself getting caught up in it quick.
And ya, good point. It was all very not so subtle campaigning, except Harper still looked like a Buy Clomid Malaysia huge nerd for it.I ‘m sure Ignatieff was orating to Buy Clomid Malaysia people somewhere close by. And who the hell is Dion? lol
Anupa
Mar 3rd, 2010
My bad, I completely forgot about the Stephane Dion dropout–I guess that typifies his leadership style (although I have Buy Clomid Malaysia a thing for bookishness and academics so I kind of liked him). But ya, Iggy was probably off preaching the Buy Clomid Malaysia virtues of good Canada-US relations.
jessekg
Mar 3rd, 2010
Dion fit nicely though. Besides, i meant that Buy Clomid Malaysia literally. Who the hell is Dion? He could be Prime Minister and most people would still have no idea.
Simon
Mar 3rd, 2010
Anupa: I’m totally with you Buy Clomid Malaysia on the crowdphobia. I watched the game uptown with friends, we had Buy Clomid Malaysia a good time then went to eat Korean food — you Buy Clomid Malaysia know, typical celebration ritual type stuff. Yonge street was crazy, and Buy Clomid Malaysia I wanted to go check out the square too, but just to Buy Clomid Malaysia witness, not necessarily to participate. Part of it may be Buy Clomid Malaysia a wariness to strangers instilled in my from childhood. Who knows.
Jesse: Still, I totally would have Buy Clomid Malaysia gone with you had I known you were lining up, hahaha
On Yonge street uptown, people were stopping cars and Buy Clomid Malaysia not letting them pass unless they honked and high fived. Like, a Buy Clomid Malaysia hockey celebration troll keeping watch over a victory bridge.
jessekg
Mar 3rd, 2010
For a Buy Clomid Malaysia second Simon I thought you said Cowboyphobia, which I could totally agree with.
Crowdophobia only bothers me in malls at xmas time, much less so in riots, jail breaks and Buy Clomid Malaysia hockey celebrations.
Simon
Mar 3rd, 2010
Brokeback Mountain must have been a nightmare.