Swimming Blogs - Mike Gustafson
Phelpsianisms
After watching Michael Phelps become the 8th Wonder of the World, here's what I learned...
...It's not just the 15,000 miles. It's every .01.
...Women dig torsos.
...Actions are louder than French.
...When life fills your goggles, get new freaking goggles.
...Destiny demands courage. And pre-race rap music.
...Never stop cheering.
...Olympic Supremacy requires 12,000 calories (23 Big Macs) per day.
...Jason Lezak deserves 8 gold-painted Porsches in his driveway this Christmas.
...New pick-up line: "I once (verb-of-choice) Phelps."
...Sex symbols can have big ears.
...Not everyone can inspire, but inspiration can come from anyone.
...Thousands of Michael Phelps now have no problem with dinner reservations.
...Never hide emotion for loved ones. Even as the world watches.
...Phelps' 1,254,800+ Facebook "Phans" could populate Dallas, TX.
...Told you swimming is cool.
...Marry someone with double-jointed shoulders, elbows, and ankles. Marry a Phelps, Hall, or Vanderkaay. Marry a half-human albatross. Your Olympian children will thank you.
...The world's greatest athlete still needs a coach.
...Could he do it sporting The 'Stache?
...Growing up, you can be teased, criticized, and ridiculed... and become a hero.
...Michael Phelps has wonderful mom, just like me.
