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Phelpsianisms

Mike Gustafson | Profile
August 21, 2008

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.

michael.lane.gustafson@gmail.com



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J. David Gatz posted September 8 at 10:29am.
made me laugh like uncontrollably (not a great thing though since i'm in the library; people giving strange looks) . . .i particularly like the comment on Lezak . . . . that man deserves more attention than the press gave him
Olderthanmost posted August 28 at 12:23pm.
That brought tears to my eyes. Seriously.
Ak posted August 24 at 9:37pm.
VERRA NICE!!
Anonymous Coward posted August 24 at 9:15pm.
this is amazing. swimming finally got its '15 minutes of fame' so to say.
everyones eyes were on the swimming these past 2 weeks. it will never happen again. but i must say, i really did enjoy the respect our sport got this month.
Lezak> Chuck Norris posted August 24 at 7:28pm.
When Jason Lezak dives in, he doesn't get wet. The water gets Lezaked
Eric Stafford posted August 24 at 1:50pm.
Such a great post!!
...never stop cheering. i dont plan on stopping!!
Big Bubba Brad posted August 24 at 1:39pm.
Yes Micheal, swimming is cool. We believe you now.
So is scrabble. I'm ready for round 2.
Good hangin out Big Mike.
Steve Allnutt posted August 23 at 8:47pm.
Water drinks Michael Phelps.

Every time you see a shooting star you are really watching Michael Phelps train in space.
If you look into the eye of a hurricane you will see Michael Phelps swimming.
Sure Jesus walked on water, but Michael Phelps swims through land.
Newborn dolphins learn to swim by watching footage of Michael Phelps.
Jeff posted August 22 at 12:44pm.
Phelps is the greightest!
Jimmy Morris posted August 22 at 9:42am.
"...Sex symbols can have big ears."

It gives us with ears that are slightly bigger than the norm all hope!
uyeahu posted August 21 at 6:18pm.
The last line was the best. You should all go call your moms!
Dave Korst posted August 21 at 5:57pm.
Great Post!!
Jeff Grace posted August 21 at 2:51pm.
Great post
Chris DeSantis posted August 21 at 1:47pm.
I like gustafson so much I am ripping off one of his blog concepts in the next couple weeks.
BigGuy posted August 21 at 1:16pm.
That's what I'm talkin' about! Some more pure Gustafson. I'll look for more.....
Jackson's Mom posted August 21 at 1:07pm.
That is an awesome blog- of course I personally love the "Never hide emotion for loved ones. Even as the world watches". I think every mom (including me!) in America had tears in their eyes seeing Michael look for-then find-then grin from ear to ear after locating- his mom after each race and medal presentation. Priceless!
Garrett Clark posted August 21 at 12:46pm.
Fantastic Blog.
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