Giant Horse at the Olympics in Greece

Morgeruat · 08-16-2004, 09:06 AM

As the man says in the article, what's the worst that could happen?

http://www.borowitzreport.com/archive_rpt.asp?rec=931

Olympic security officials in Athens, Greece conceded today that they had failed to notice a giant wooden horse that had been wheeled to within meters of the Olympic stadium sometime late last week.

The sudden appearance of the gigantic horse, which was said to measure over one hundred cubits in width, has raised fresh concerns that the security around the Olympic complex might be more porous than originally thought.

“When you’re spending over $1.5 billion in security, quite frankly, somebody shouldn’t be able to wheel a giant wooden horse right up to your stadium,” said one U.S. official today.

But Thanasis Kyriakou, who is coordinating the security efforts for the 2004 Olympics, said that the horse, while of unknown origin, posed no serious security threat to the Games, which are set to begin in three days.

“If anything, this gigantic horse is only bringing more attention to the Olympics,” he said. “I see this horse as a tremendous gift.”

Sharply disagreeing with Mr. Kyriakou is NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol, who said that the unplanned presence of a gigantic horse could ruin his network’s coverage of the Games.

“It’s wrecking all of our camera angles,” Mr. Ebersol said. “Everywhere you look, there’s that dopey horse in the background.”

For his part, Mr. Kyriakou believes that the enormous horse could enhance viewership of the Olympics and has even recommended wheeling the mysterious wooden structure into the stadium itself.

“I say let the horse in,” he said. “What’s the worst that could happen?”

Donut · 08-16-2004, 09:08 AM

If at first you don't succeed, Troy, Troy and Troy again!

I'll get me coat!!!

RevRuby · 08-16-2004, 12:44 PM

i want a picture

Seraph · 08-16-2004, 01:00 PM

So do I

Sir Goulum · 08-16-2004, 03:16 PM

I haven't seen any Horse.

Grojlach · 08-16-2004, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sir Goulum:
I haven't seen any Horse.

Why, it's right there! Under the "g" of gullible, in the dictionary!

Davros · 08-17-2004, 07:26 AM

Or in this case the g-g

- ok - I know - coat

Dreamer128 · 08-17-2004, 07:44 AM

April the first falls late this year.

[ 08-17-2004, 07:50 AM: Message edited by: Dreamer128 ]

08-16-2004, 09:06 AM	#1
Morgeruat Jack Burton Join Date: October 16, 2001 Location: PA Age: 45 Posts: 5,421	As the man says in the article, what's the worst that could happen? http://www.borowitzreport.com/archive_rpt.asp?rec=931 Olympic security officials in Athens, Greece conceded today that they had failed to notice a giant wooden horse that had been wheeled to within meters of the Olympic stadium sometime late last week. The sudden appearance of the gigantic horse, which was said to measure over one hundred cubits in width, has raised fresh concerns that the security around the Olympic complex might be more porous than originally thought. “When you’re spending over $1.5 billion in security, quite frankly, somebody shouldn’t be able to wheel a giant wooden horse right up to your stadium,” said one U.S. official today. But Thanasis Kyriakou, who is coordinating the security efforts for the 2004 Olympics, said that the horse, while of unknown origin, posed no serious security threat to the Games, which are set to begin in three days. “If anything, this gigantic horse is only bringing more attention to the Olympics,” he said. “I see this horse as a tremendous gift.” Sharply disagreeing with Mr. Kyriakou is NBC Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol, who said that the unplanned presence of a gigantic horse could ruin his network’s coverage of the Games. “It’s wrecking all of our camera angles,” Mr. Ebersol said. “Everywhere you look, there’s that dopey horse in the background.” For his part, Mr. Kyriakou believes that the enormous horse could enhance viewership of the Olympics and has even recommended wheeling the mysterious wooden structure into the stadium itself. “I say let the horse in,” he said. “What’s the worst that could happen?” __________________ "Any attempt to cheat, especially with my wife, who is a dirty, dirty, tramp, and I am just gonna snap." Knibb High Principal - Billy Madison

08-16-2004, 09:08 AM	#2
Donut Jack Burton Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Airstrip One Age: 41 Posts: 5,571	If at first you don't succeed, Troy, Troy and Troy again! I'll get me coat!!! __________________ [img]\"http://www.wheatsheaf.freeserve.co.uk/roastspurs.gif\" alt=\" - \" /> <br />Proud member of the Axis of Upheaval<br />Official Titterer of the Laughing Hyenas<br />Josiah Bartlet - the best President the US never had.<br />The 1st D in the D & D Show

08-16-2004, 12:44 PM	#3
RevRuby Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Limbo Age: 45 Posts: 1,720	i want a picture __________________ peek-a-boo

08-17-2004, 07:26 AM	#7
Davros Takhisis Follower Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Mandurah, West Australia Age: 62 Posts: 5,073	Or in this case the g-g - ok - I know - coat __________________ Davros was right - just ask JD

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