Effing Michael Phelps

Not in the "I'm Effing Matt Damon" kind of way, but in the "BOO TO YOU" kind of way.

I have this hatred of Michael Phelps that goes back to Athens. I think mostly because he got put on the relay team instead of Gary Hall Jr, who I've liked since high school. It's petty and a little silly, I know, but Michael Phelps as a person, doesn't impress me. Yea, yea, I know... won 8 gold medals in one Olympics, greatest swimmer of all time, eats 12,000 calories a day - blah blah blah. To quote Nicole: "freak of nature". Haha, just kidding. But his body is "built" for swimming. Acutally, get this: Michael Phelps has a rare genetic disorder that has undoubtedly helped in his athletic endeavours, but that may also one day prove to be a curse. That disorder, which affects 1 in 5,000 people worldwide, is called Marfan's Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder which characterized by long limbs and long, thin fingers. See, it's almost too easy. Well fine - I guess he could die someday, but I'm sure he's kind of loving his disorder right now.

[A little background note on me: sometimes when I decide I don't like something, I get really stubborn and just go with it. Also on this list: the DVR from Dish, clowns, BSG, and Cameron Diaz (she's working her way off of it).]

Another reason that I dislike him, is I just don't think he's deserving of all the "hype". I mean, I guess he's a celebrity like any other sports star, but when we saw John Williams and he played the Olympic theme there were SO many shots of him. Why does he need to be on Entourage? Is he really an American hero? No.

Today, Michael Phelps ruined my day by having his book signing @ Border's across the street from my work. This is also where I park my car. Parking lot was full because of his stupid face. I had to drive around and wonder where I should park, and technology decided to hate me today and my iPhone kept dropping calls and wouldn't hold a call for more than 10 seconds despite having all my bars. (Effing AT&T). I don't get why all these people are in line for Michael Phelps, why he has a book called No Limits: The Will to Succeed, AND this is also his SECOND book. What the heck?

SERIOUSLY. NOT. WORTH. THE. HYPE. Boo to you Michael Phelps, Boo to you.