Tuesday, April 14, 2009

I have a lot of respect for Usain Bolt

Yes, his world records in the 100m and 200m sprints are very impressive. And yes, it might be argued that I admire anyone who reinforces cultural stereotypes in comedy fashion ("In Jamaica, you learn as a child how to roll a joint.") But the real reason is this:

Bild said one of its reporters met Bolt at a disco in Kingston, Jamaica, and that the sprinter drank Guinness mixed with Red Bull. The paper added that Bolt has been assigned two bodyguards by the Jamaican government.

Who the hell mixes Guinness and Red Bull?! That is possibly the most unappealing drinks combination I have ever heard of - and I'm open to most things. It's not quite Paul McGrath locked in a hotel drinking poitín for the weekend, but for sheer creativity, I give him much kudos.

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