tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post8616970546542627098..comments2024-02-17T04:06:00.805-05:00Comments on Just Not Said: MissyJohn Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-9878544097594389272017-06-30T08:58:24.753-04:002017-06-30T08:58:24.753-04:00There is a Chinese version of her, Fu Yuanhui.
-G...There is a Chinese version of her, Fu Yuanhui.<br /><br />-GaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-86011620730521582952012-08-04T15:09:22.291-04:002012-08-04T15:09:22.291-04:00Greg --
Missy is undoubtedly special. Her talent i...Greg --<br />Missy is undoubtedly special. Her talent is amazing, and I suspect her freestyle, which was a touch slower than last year, will come through in the future. <br /><br />I was just being a sourpuss about her somewhat saccharine interviews, but several people have reminded me since that she just got out of 11th grade, and that I was being unnecessarily harsh. All true. <br /><br />Yes, I'd be curious about her lactate levels too; I wonder if she has that thing that Phelps was supposed to have, where they just don't get that high.John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-46562610541952475482012-08-04T14:54:06.519-04:002012-08-04T14:54:06.519-04:00My daughter swims HS and club in Colorado. As such...My daughter swims HS and club in Colorado. As such, we have been around Missy a fair amount the past few years. This is a special kid on several levels. She is the product of very good parents, good friends and many other people who care about her. <br /><br />I would have loved to see her lactate levels before the 2fr semi, after the 2fr semi, after her 8-9 min cool down, then after the 1bk, then after her cool down. <br /><br />Beyond her winning attitude and physical stature, I wonder where she is biochemically?Gregnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-90925522980200849092012-08-02T00:39:31.198-04:002012-08-02T00:39:31.198-04:00It's not neurology, it's that blood is her...It's not neurology, it's that blood is her ascendant humor (and they know because they test athletes' blood a lot). She'd have a different personality with an excess of phlegm or choler. <br /><br />In other news, Canada is pissed that she's not swimming for them:<br /><br />http://sports.nationalpost.com/2012/07/31/u-s-olympic-swimmer-missy-franklin-leaves-canada-wondering-what-could-have-been/Gilbert Ratchethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13448063418910836848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-70355159507097884432012-08-01T20:18:27.127-04:002012-08-01T20:18:27.127-04:00John--I wouldn't say that you appear overly up...John--I wouldn't say that you appear overly upbeat, just normally friendly and pleasant, not a downer at all. If you are in a sour mode, you at least are polite enough not to allow others to know and make them uncomfortable. And lastly, I see that one of the features of this blog is to point out the hypocrisy and inconsistencies in many areas of life, so perhaps it's a good outlet to write about. BBrian Fradethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321354364594626293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-88925813553227457112012-07-31T22:27:59.746-04:002012-07-31T22:27:59.746-04:00Brian --
I subscribe to the nerobiological explana...Brian --<br />I subscribe to the nerobiological explanaiton myself; i think we're all just wired a certain way. <br /><br />If I appear upbeat myself, I'm not; it must be a facade. The real me is the one with the sour take on everything and everyone, as demonstrated by this blog.John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-9793885558397678232012-07-31T21:58:56.396-04:002012-07-31T21:58:56.396-04:00John--A very interesting article, and one that beg...John--A very interesting article, and one that begs the question of where personalities are formed. I personally sense that kids are mainly born with a certain persona (smile on their face or not), etc. from a very early age. I've seen many kids with varying dispositions, that don't seem to correlate with anything. Perhaps it's brain chemistry, the serotonin/dopamine levels or not. Then again, I've seen a lot of certain kids who, while they seem like the life of the party while being a teenager, as they get much older burn out and become depressed. So as for this particular kid, I would say that she's either born with a cheerful and permanent upbeat attitude, or she'll crash and burn in a few years. And only time will tell. From what I've observed, you're a pretty friendly guy, friendly to most regulars, so maybe you might know more. Let's see how long it lasts. BrianBrian Fradethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321354364594626293noreply@blogger.com