There was something on the CBC this morning about a controversy in Synchronized Swimming. I think it was the Spanish team that showed up with shoes that had blinking lights in them, for more sparkle in their routine. The shoes were disallowed as "illegal accessories."

I am going on the records as being against sparkle in sports.

Aw, I enjoyed the sprinter who had the red glitter on the soles of his shoes. But then,I think almost everything could use mor sparkle.

I am going on the records as being against sparkle in sports.

So, not a rythmic gymnastics fan then, eh?

So, not a rythmic gymnastics fan then, eh?

God no. I am also extremely irritated by the costumes regular gymnasts wear. They're athletes, not show ponies! You don't see the men coming out all bedazzled.

You don't see the men coming out all bedazzled.

No, damn it.

Some mascera, at the very least, would be a nice touch.

You don't see the men coming out all bedazzled.

I miss NSYNC.

The table tennis women are being told they need to get sexier.

"Table Tennis-Women urged to wear shirts with “curves”"

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Next generation of cowgirls.

If the men were bedazzled, I would be more for the sparkle. And I'd be happy with eyeliner, mascara's not necessary.