Not that I've watched a second of it ...

[jrosehale]

... but, like, why does Puerto Rico get its own Olympic team? I'm kind of bewildered by that. Especially since I've spend a not-insignificant amount of my life explaining that, even though I was born there, I'm a US citizen

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[kenboy]

I had no idea you were born there.

But, yes, we're having the same discussion. It makes no sense at all, does it?

Like, does OKLAHOMA get its own Olympic team, too?

[jrosehale]

Yep, I lived there 'til I was six. My dad lived there year-round until a couple of years ago, and he still maintains a condo there.

My favorite was the stupid kid in third grade who accused me (with a good bit of disdain) of being "Cuban."

Heh.

[kenboy]

How cool.

Living there 'til you were six, not the kid who called you Cuban.

[cruelnails]

I'm not sure what the qualifications are either. I think it's only that you have to be a country that most of the world aren't pissed off at - although by that rationale we wouldn't be there, would we?

I was wondering the same thing during the opening ceremonies, when countries that I've never heard of (and have no hope of pronouncing or spelling correctly) would march the 1 athlete that they sent over. I remember thinking, gee that's not too much pressure for that athelete, is it?

[juliamgh]

Except that Puerto Rico isn't a country. It's a commonwealth.

[windrider67]

I am not sure why either? I mean, isn't that like Massachussetts having a team???

I have to find a dress for my sisters wedding (I am matron of honor) and I just can't bring myself to do it!!! Ack!!