Controversial Athletic Wear

copyright © 2010 by Robert L. Blau

By now, everyone will be aware that a certain world-class athlete has created shock among at a major international athletic event. I do not wish to offend right-thinking people by being too explicit, but I will say that the athlete's scandalous behavior involved apparel.

Haven't caught on yet? One more hint. The athlete's name is related to the Goddess of Love. Eh?

Ok, I can't help myself, I am so outraged. The athlete is Aphroditos the wrestler, and the event is the Olympics. And get this ... he was wearing clothing! Concealing clothing. You could barely see a thing! Disgraceful! What is this country coming to, when an athlete flouts the civilized convention of athletic nudity? Where clothed athletics lead, can performance-enhancing accoutrements be far behind?

Crack down on athletic clothing, I say. Now. Before it catches on.