As many of you may have picked up from reading my blog, I formally spent a decade trying to make the Olympic team in diving. I went as far as to get a tattoo of the 1996 Olympic's logo in order to help me focus everyday...a constant reminder of my goals. (this is somewhat common among amateur athletes training day in and day out for the games)
Seth today posted the new logo for the 2012 London Olympics...all I can say is thank goodness my tattoo looks nothing like that!
I enjoy how Seth often ends his postings with very poignant questions or statements. I wonder about the reaction of the committee chairman when he hears of comments like Seth's. Is he a true professional standing behind this decision of abstraction or does he look at a design like this and say..."Wow, that could be symbol of a whole generation of Olympic Athletes?!?"
I don't see this one being a HUGE hit at the tattoo houses of Britain!
I think one shouldn't say such things about a public tradition and institution that inspires our youth.
Why not go out and coach a young kid for free who has potential and help them get to another level and leave the Olympics alone?
peace,
/michael
Posted by: Michael Pokocky | June 05, 2007 at 03:03 PM
Michael, have a look back in history. The games were just a contest, bragging rights if you will. In the original games, athletes competed, and winnners would receive a simple white strip of cloth to designate the ultimate winner. All accomplishment is fleeting. See Hugh Mcleod's posting about victory and accomplishing golas here: http://www.gapingvoid.com/mt/mt-tb.cgi/3329
Posted by: Darcy Moen | June 06, 2007 at 02:17 AM
Updated link: http://www.gapingvoid.com/Moveable_Type/archives/003968.html
Posted by: Darcy Moen | June 06, 2007 at 02:20 AM
wow, people really dislike the idea of being "critical" or having an "opinion". I don't see at all how your post, Randy, could be twisted into possibly criticizing the Olympics or it's participants. To suggest that you should go out and coach for free instead of notice, think, and speak your opinion is ridiculous. I didn't see anything malicious in your post at all.
This is clearly a case of bad design. It missed the mark entirely. I don't blame the designer, I question the committee that approved it. What was the goal?
Posted by: WWWill | June 06, 2007 at 06:31 AM