Well, the Iranian Olympic Association complained that the London Olympic logo is racist, since I spelt out the word "zion." I then went on to point out how idiotic such a complaint was on so many levels. 1, it is forming a link where there was none, second, the IOC came out and said there was, in no way, any racism involved, and finally, they have had plenty of time to raise objections to the logo from its launch SEVERAL YEARS ago!
This is an update.
It now turns out that the Iranian authorities have realised how idiotic they where going to look as the only holdouts, and have since said that they will be at London 2012.
An Iranian official has been quoted as saying:
"Our decision, to partake [in the] Olympic Games, has nothing to do with the UK politicians.
"We will make co-ordination with officials of the International Olympic Comittee and we will participate and play gloriously in London Games."
Er, the Olympics are non-political. Does not matter what the politicians say, my friend. Any complaints about the Olympics? Direct it at the Olympics, not the government. They will back up the games, but cannot get involved.
In its original letter to the IOC, Iran had called for the Games logo to be withdrawn and its designers "confronted".
With this, I agree. But not for the same reasons. The designers should be confronted for creating something so boring and unimaginative. In the end, its pink. First time I have heard of pink being racist!
So. The Iranians will go to the Olympics. Well, whoopee. Must admit, I really am not that bothered. Not having the Iranians would have meant 1 less team to stare at in the 200 plus teams athletes parade!
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