August 24, 2016: The gesture heard 'round the world

elSicomoro · 08-24-2016, 11:18 AM

A few days old, but still in the news.

On Sunday, Ethiopian Feyisa Lilesa won the silver medal in the marathon at the Rio Olympics. But it was his gesture at the end that made more news...a gesture so powerful, he won't return home.

The New York Times explains. Think of the salute Katniss gave to the people of District 11 when laying Rue to rest in The Hunger Games.

lumberjim · 08-24-2016, 02:11 PM

No. he's throwing up the X.

sexobon · 08-31-2016, 01:07 AM

He's making sure his underarm deodorant is still working.

08-24-2016, 11:18 AM	#1
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	August 24, 2016: The gesture heard 'round the world A few days old, but still in the news. On Sunday, Ethiopian Feyisa Lilesa won the silver medal in the marathon at the Rio Olympics. But it was his gesture at the end that made more news...a gesture so powerful, he won't return home. The New York Times explains. Think of the salute Katniss gave to the people of District 11 when laying Rue to rest in The Hunger Games. Attached Images

08-24-2016, 02:11 PM	#2
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	No. he's throwing up the X. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

08-31-2016, 01:07 AM	#3
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	He's making sure his underarm deodorant is still working.

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