I like that Flavor Flav is helping Olympic Athletes but why do we live in a world that our Olympians need this kind of help? I would rather they could take care of themselves. It's capitalism...isn't it? #Olympics #FlavorFlav #Capitalisn #politics
@scottyorange we have been talking about this for decades.
medalists can sometimes take their wins & get sponsorship & motivational speaking gigs. but that's AFTER they win.
it seems the vast majority of our athletes are underdogs. the rockies of the world. training & working & having no $$. very little support.
i dunno what the answer is. but it sure as shit isn't what we're doing these days.
@scottyorange today my husband introduced me to the meme "the orphan crushing machine" on this topic.
@CarmenSlamdiego you mind if I share this elsewhere?
@scottyorange oh totally go for it. There's a whole subreddit devoted to stories fitting the orphan crushing machine pattern... It's not unique to me. 😊 Thanks for checking!
@scottyorange I think it's because some sports/athletics are not as profitable as others. Plus there's still pay inequality for women still.
What twisted my nose was the outrage because women volleyball players wore tights instead of letting their asses hang out and men got ticked.. SMH