The Table for July 25, 2012

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Let the Olympic Games begin. Wait…not until Friday. The games unofficially begin today with women’s soccer. The preparations are all set. The traffic problems are ready to commence. And even mother nature, after England’s very wet June, is beginning to cooperate. More importantly, the huge amount of money needed to put on the games for the world is paid with a Queen’s ransom…literally. Women will be represented by every country participating for the first time ever. London is sure to have powerful images to share with the world, but will it have its Mexico City or Berlin image of political importance? We don’t have to wait until Friday to find out.

What is your most powerful Olympic image?

National

Now talk about games gone wrong. A Georgia man set his head on fire as part of a bet with his friends. There may be evidence that alcohol fueled this bravado. We do some dumb things when we get around friends, but this video may prove that we are rather tame compared to some. I have done some rather timid streaking in my time after a win or two, but always with the help of beer as a moral ice breaker. I hope this face fire thing does not catch on. Did I mention he was 36?

What was the worst bet you ever made?

Local

The Black Madam finally is going to jail for murder! Her butt injections finally landed her in hot water for her “pumping parties”, as well as her promoting prostitution back in the 90s. One of the most controversial figures in the Philadelphia landscape, she would charge $1000 for injections to enhance the backsides of willing participants. Did I mention her day job was a singer, dancer and entertainer? As plastic surgery continues to grow in popularity, Americans are looking for medicine to make them feel better about their physical image. Whatever happened to the Miami Beach diet?

Would you ever consider plastic surgery if it was safe?

Comments

[Patrick Edmonds]

1. The video and images of Black September, the Palestinian Terrorist Group, that took 26 Israeli Olympians hostage are still some of the most terrifying images I've ever seen. While I wasn't even alive, and have only read about or seen documentaries and movies about this event, these images were the first exposure to terrorism in my life. However, as has been said so many time before, this tragedy forced people to remember about the essential humanity and good will of the games. These Olympics will mark the 40 anniversary of those events.
2. What's timid streaking? You know what, don't tell me. I've made some poor financial bets, but never anything that would result in serious bodily harm.
3. Do braces count as plastic surgery? Sure, I'd consider plastic surgery, but only if all my friends do it first.