Pindemonium!

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Monday, August 18, 2008

You have probably heard the stories that inevitably come out of the Olympic Games regarding pin trading.  You probably think, like I used to, "Oh, that's cute for kids." 

And then, you go to the Olympics, and, (cue giant sucking sound...) YOU GET SUCKED IN.

You start with one.  One is plenty.  I mean, what are you gonna do with it afterward, anyway?  You think it will be one of those things that ends up in a drawer with paper clips and rubber bands and old pieces of gum.

But no.  You put one on and wear it around to feel "in the spirit of the Games".  Then, you go to a venue and decide to get that event pin.  Then, someone walks up to you, wearing pins all over his vest, backpack, lanyard or hat, and offers to trade one of his pins for your's and (sucking sound again...) IT'S ALL OVER. 
From then on, YOU.....MUST....HAVE....PINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Olympic pin trading is a fun tradition that has long been part of the Games.  It started at the first modern revival of the Olympics in 1896 in Athens.  The various national athletic delegations were identified by different colored badges with ribbons.  The athletes began to swap their badges with each other as a sign of sportsmanship and friendship.  A tradition was born that continues to this day.
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caroleemontoya
caroleemontoya on Aug 19, 2008 at 05:00PM

Pins
Don't sock those things away in a drawer. Save them for the winter games in Canada. You'll really attract people with all of your 2008 pins. Just think what you can negotiate for - the possibilities are endless.
Carolee

onlychild1969
onlychild1969 on Aug 19, 2008 at 06:25PM

Pin fetish
TYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYP!

Oh well....when in Rome/China.

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