He Provides the Play by Play, I Add the Color

As a result of his sports knowledge, especially in all things football, Scott often calls the play by play during sports, like Al Michaels. In fact, Scott will say a split second before exactly what Al Michaels announces during the game. Scott will follow Al Michaels' comment with, "See, I could have his job."

So, with the Olympics going on the last couple of weeks, I've decided to add "color"...which is what John Madden provides during football.

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During the Opening Ceremonies:

Me: Shaun White would make a beautiful girl.

Scott: What?

Me: Just look at that gorgeous thick, curly red hair and beautifully perfect white smile.

(P.S. The next morning I shared my comment with the kids. The following day Faith watched Shaun win a gold medal. Her comment, "Not only does he look like a girl, but he screams like one too.")

Me: Is it just me or does the American uniform look like they are wearing flannel pajamas?

Scott: (cue heat pump blowing air)

Me: I can't believe Wayne Gretzky is being driven to the location to light the final Olympic Torch. That's just wrong.

Scott: He's in his 50s.

Me: So, my dad just turned 70 and ran five miles yesterday!

Scott: Well, maybe they were just trying to speed up the time between the indoor torch lighting and the outdoor lighting. It is on TV after all and they are running out of time before the evening news starts.

Me: Okay. But that's the only explanation that is going to fly with me.

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Me: The next time Rich (our pastor) replaces Pete as lead singer, he should hold his hands in front of him like this opera singer.

Scott: What are you talking about?

Me: Remember when Rich stood on the stage leading the songs and he didn't know what to do with his hands?

Scott: Yeah?

Me: Well, now I can make a suggestion of what he can do with his hands. I think I'll mention it to him when we go out with him and Dawn on Friday.

Scott: Why are you being so rowdy tonight?

Me: Rowdy? I'm just sitting in the bed, drinking my glass of wine and adding commentary to the Olympic games.

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Figure Skating

Me: I don't like the way his shirt moves while he's skating. It looks stupid. On the other hand, I like the way his partner's skirt flows with her movements.

Scott: I see what you mean.

Johnny Weir's costume (photo from figureskatersonline.com)

Me: Okay, before he even starts, he's in negative numbers for his costume.

Scott: (clue heat pump blowing until end of the program)

Me: I'm not convinced that he's even out of the negative numbers after his program. It was impressive, but I'm still leaning toward negative numbers. I really don't like the costume.

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I had a lot more "color" to add, but since we were often in bed watching the game late at night, I don't remember what I said. Besides, my husband is a tough audience! I thought I was making the games much more interesting than the paid commentators.