Sign me up please....

It's no secret that I LOVE the Olympics. In 1996, I was lucky enough to be able to attend some of the games in Atlanta, Georgia (a hop, skip & jump away from my home at the time). I went to gymnastics and basketball. I have pins, t-shirts, books...all sorts of fun things....I even have a plush of their awesome mascot IZZY
(I mean, how cute is he)

Anyways, I was watching swimming last night and was reminded of a stud from the games in '96 and 2004 Athens; Ian Thorpe aka the Thorpedo. He was in the Beijing stands watching his Aussie pals swim and watching the golden child Michael Phelps win some more bling.

So I thought to myself "hm. what is he doing now".....well in case you were wondering the same thing, and I know you were, I googled him, found this, and knew I had to share with my friends. So without further ado I present................Ian Thorpe.

Now why is he painted like that?
Who cares.
All I have to say is: Sign Me Up!!!!