The best part is the Trump song is an obvious parody by a noted stand up comedian.

I had similar, more uncharitable thoughts, they were more along the lines of, “Oh come on, isn’t it time we take Phelps to a farm upstate, what can he possibly do this year?”

When I heard Phelps had qualified for his 5th Olympics and would be the flag bearer at the opening ceremony I thought “Oh that’s nice. They’re giving him the Jeter/Kobe/Rivera treatment. He’s going to compete and not win but isn’t it great that he’s just here as the G.O.A.T already?” And then he fucking showed up in…

Well, yeah, when they can actually tell two swimmers apart.

I dont get what your first sentence had to do with anything but yea, it is pretty awesome how she overcame those odds.

Why does being white mean you have no stake in this?

I am a white woman. I have no stake in this. But, as a swimmer, I am crying. Do you know the odds she had to win this? SLIM TO NONE. She got 2nd at trials! She didn’t even win US trials! She beat the world record holder and her 2015 world champion in the event sister! She is an amazing woman and we are lucky to be…

She should also get a medal for the best genuine reaction to winning.

Roy-t happened?

I just had an idea for an app.

Nine years to make and just one Kotaku article to get it issued a C&D.

I honestly can’t even begin to imagine how people work for years on projects they know will get DMCA takedowns immediately.

Ah, I came here expecting to see the usual Gawker disdain for all things midwest, but had to reach the comments to find a douchebag to fulfill it.

Only in Canada does getting your money’s worth mean a loony exchange with an official.

He's awkward but authentic. He's harmless. I like him, too.

Ha, “fathom”.

Water puns.

Unless you have a problem with smoking weed, I don’t know what he’s done to make himself unlikable. Maybe he’s not super charismatic but he isn’t an asshole.

Should have chosen Subway

Reflecting on the fact I used to swim in the same meets as Phelps and now here I am eating my Quizno’s.