3 Reasons to Hate the Olympic Uniforms

You can see them here, warning do not look on an empty stomach

1. They're Uniforms - do you think the flying tomato is going to be scanning the halfpipe, eagerly looking for an open Louie Vito for the score? Okay, we all know there is no way in hell that Shaun would ever be giving up the rock. Of course all of this is completely irrelevant since snowboarding is not a team sport. As such there is absolutely no need for uniforms on the field of play. Sure sure, some matching digs to march around Vancouver during the big spectacle and maybe for a podium appearance or two. That is how snowboarding's close cousin, figure skating, handles it. It seems like those sponsors that have supported these riders over the years should be able to reap at least a little coverage. Instead their riders will wearing a billboard for their competitor, Brand B. Lame.

2. They're Ugly - well for uniforms they are not so bad. No, no, no, you don't get a pass on ugliness just because they are uniforms. We are talking about matching plaid jackets combined with faux denim with faux holes. I guess some people will be into them, but that is how a fad works. There is one up side. If I were to listen to the announcers gushing over the Flying Tomato and his double cork, I would at least get to laugh at his outfit.

3. They're Made In China - I understand globalization and I understand the business need to seek low cost countries to be competitive. However, when you are tasked with creating an uniform with the sole purpose of showing national unity, why not get them made in the USA. These are not going to be sold, there is no need for cost effective measures. The added irony is that there are plenty of outer wear manufacturers located with a short drive of the big B.