Jun 21, 2012

Have You Heard?

Sorry to exclude those of you who are not on Ravelry, but if you haven't seen this, you might be interested.  We're talking two sticks and some yarn, folks!




I've never participated in the knitting challenge that coincides with the Olympics and wasn't planning to this summer either, but the thought that knitters "denigrate" the Olympic games by knitting along seems pretty preposterous.


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  1. PumpkinJune 21, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Yeah I saw that yesterday...I don't think that it should be a problem. But like one of the people from the UK said on the forum, the Olympics people are really sensitive about any kind of branding (can't use "2012" in any kind of advertizing).

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  2. GailJune 21, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    "Other companies, like Nike and Ralph Lauren, have paid substantial sums for the right to use Olympic-related marks" . . .

    The crux of the matter, IMO.

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  3. Hi, I'm VickiJune 21, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    I have literally just posted about this on my blog, I personally think it's ridiculous - to complain about something so petty. oof!!!

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  4. AllisonJune 21, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    This totally bummed me out. This is going to be my first year participating in Ravelympics and it kind of tainted the experience. I just hope the new name they choose somehow related to Bob.

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    1. grandmastatusJune 22, 2012 at 1:38 AM

      Me too!
      Tainted. That's how it feels. I don't even wanna watch the olympics (not that I ever really did, but I was gonna!) it kinda feels like there's a lump in my throat.

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  5. *June 21, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    It seems to be, in my opinion, totally ridiculous. I can't understand how they question that people are somehow undermining the efforts of the athletes....how do they figure that? Nuts!

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  6. Erin KateJune 21, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    It makes me want to just get up & scream, "can't we all just get along?!"

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  7. UnknownJune 21, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    I actually find it quite humourous. Not that they have offended and insulted knitters, thats just plain rude. But funny they think knitting could denigrate athletes, when in fact it means they support the athletes!
    And well you know a good Ravelry shitfest is always quite entertaining too!

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  8. AshleyJune 21, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Its corporate america being an opportunist. The Olympic games are international and have been around since ancient Greece. Its ridiculous and petty.

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  9. UnknownJune 21, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    I think it's totally ridiculous. Talk about being petty! On the other hand your post reminded me that I hadn't yet signed up for the Ravelympics! So I "fixed" that earlier :-)

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  10. AnonymousJune 22, 2012 at 2:47 AM

    The first I heard was when Stephanie Pearl-mcPhee blogged about it. I think she makes a very balanced, sensible point. I'm sure you've seen it by now, but if not, have a look: http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/

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  11. AngelaJune 22, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    I think it's important for fiber artists to stand up for themselves. I'm glad we did, I'm glad that the harlot was able to be diplomatic. I hope that organizations will be more careful in addressing the textile arts community in the future.

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