Blubber guts
Given the oceans of green and gold tears that have flowed poolside in London, it’s no wonder that Liesel the 30-tonne whale washed up in Newport, Sydney, recently. A flood of saline spread from the London 2012 Crying Games and launched this behemoth onto the rocks in a personal best effort. While Newport locals became misty eyed at the site of Liesel occupying all eight lanes in their coastal sea pool, it’s a crying shame she didn't at least win gold before bloating big time on the beach. “GOLD, GOLD for Australia” were immortal words spoken by ABC sports broadcaster Norman May, a man viewed by some to be the voice of the Olympic Games. But as we approach the finishing post in London 2012, this precious metal is looking noticeably scarce in the Australian camp. And aren’t we being told it! If you want pots of gold change channels as you’d have better luck backing Gina Rinehart in her quest to claim Fairfax than putting your house on the Boxing Kangaroo. A sneaky silver ...