Is it just me, or did Usain Bolt’s little victory celebration at the end of the 100M sprint seem eerily reminiscent of Ben Johnson pulling out a big “I’m #1″ foam finger and waving it around in 1988? I seem to recall that the ol’ Anabolic Man also refused to shake hands with the other sprinters, rather like Bolt. Johnson, in his defence, had just bested Carl Lewis and didn’t much like him. Johnson was a cheating dick, but even he had standards.

Now don’t get me wrong: I quite like a bit of swagger in the Olympics. Showboating adds to the entertainment value, and for my money, you can’t overdo it. Next time he sets a world record, Bolt should spark up a celebratory doobie as he’s crossing the finish line. Ride the stick, baby*

* There is likely only one person on earth who will get the exact reference, and he reads this blog. The rest of you are free to talk quietly amongst yourselves.

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