MERDE! Diniz est Finis at the Olympics

The "loneliness of the long distance runner" doesn't apply at the Olympics; cameras are just about everywhere, and even up your ass, ready to show the world your most intimate miseries.

A French athlete made headlines for collapsing with "stomach trouble," shitting himself, and missing the medal he seemed destined to win.

Was it "tactful" to NOT say the guy shit his shorts...but to SHOW it?

It seems the runs happen to runners more than anyone else.

As the world continues to deteriorate with new illnesses, bad reactions to processed foods, more allergies, and increased stress, it's possible we'll be seeing more of this: shitting while doing the shot put, turning the pool into a toilet during swimming, and even leaving a brown trail along a ski slope. At least with beach volleyball, athletes can kick sand over their sudden diarrhea.

It really should not be a surprise that even the best-trained athletes could suffer a stomach virus from the food or water. They often have to fly to a city halfway around the world, and to places not known for cleanliness. Brazil's waterways are polluted and it's doubtful that their restaurants are inspected with the same standards found in more civilized countries that have more rules and enforcement officers.

Merde! The guy was in the lead when his stomach gave out on him. It's a good thing he didn't have such a shit-fit that there was a pile-up. Imagine a whole bunch of athletes skidding, slipping and falling because of HIM! (If you're German or Japanese, you'll be happy to imagine it! You'll probably even hope it's re-enacted on DVD some day.)