Parents Top things posted on a gym parent's Facebook page (for fun)

[profmom]

In seeing my own and my friends' pages, I've noticed some common themes in what gets posted on gym parents' pages by non-gym people . . .

1. That video of the amazing woman in her 80s doing pbars and/or floor.
2. "Oh my G-D, she/he is GOING TO THE OLYMPICS!" (usually a comment on a L4 floor routine).
3. Paul Hunt videos.
4. Grumpy article about how kids are too involved in sports these days with passive aggressive tags.
5. "Oh my G-D, she/he is so incredibly strong!" (usually a comment on something like a handstand).
6. "At least he/she will have more time to just be a kid without all that practice" (usually a comment on a photo of grumpy child in a boot or cast)

Others?

 

[ladybird]

Yep! #2 Exactly!!

 

[MILgymFAM]

We love #3 around here. I also get lots of hair tips/videos- as if I have any choice in how I do their hair. Ha!

 

[Mish]

Always #2, lol.

 

[rgmom]

Yes!! I can't tell you how many times people have shared that video of the senior woman on the bars to my timeline! Lol

 

[munchkin3]

LOL Great thread!!!!
My DD reads ' cant wait to see her in the Olympics'.......in HORROR!

 

[profmom]

My daughter would rather DIE in a FIRE than represent her country (or any country, LOL) at the Olympics.

 

[cbifoja]

Last season I got the LSU senior with the very wild floor routine all. the. time. As someone who isn't a particular fan of her style, that got old so fast.

I've squelched the Olympic thing so many times that I don't hear that much. I keep a small friend list so I am pretty close to everyone on my Facebook page. Every now and then one will slip in, but mostly I get "she's so good" but just kind of laugh because there is no knowledgeable basis to that comment.

I never see anything that is critical of the sport. Probably because so many of my friends are also gym people . LOL

How about "Is she going to be a cheerleader when she gets older?" Dear god, I certainly hope not.

 

[BachFlyer]

I get a lot of "look at those muscles, holy crap". LOL

My aunt who is 85 (and not on facebook) once asked me if the coaches ever gave her food or drinks at the gym, as she was concerned they were lacing said food with steroids! haha

 

[Mrs. Puma]

#2 and this: . Like 15 people have shown me this on FB.

 

[mkwh]

1 and 2 for sure! LOL

 

[ladybird]

#2 and this: . Like 15 people have shown me this on FB.

I know, right?!

 

[Flyaway]

Yes. Allllll the Paul Hunt videos. And Olympics comments.

 

[Seeker]

LOL Great thread!!!!
My DD reads ' cant wait to see her in the Olympics'.......in HORROR!

So does mine. She would never want all those people staring at her!!

 

[ShesAMonkey]

All of the above. It's kind of like when someone finds out you like pigs, owls, Dr. Who, or whatever-else. Then all you get for gifts are pig slippers, owl figurines or random Dr. Who related stuff. Lol.

 

[leotardmakermum]

I also get tagged in rhythmic videos - someone doing something insane with a ball or hoop. That and the Paul Hunt videos.

 

[T-bean]

Can someone post a link to the 80 year woman video, please? I've never seen it!
And, I've never heard of Paul Hunt!

 

[profmom]

Yes yes yes, the "insane Russian gymnastics" and probably every floor routine Lloimincia Hall has ever had recorded!

T-Bean, you have been soooo deprived. Here you go:

http://www.gymbits.com/fun/next-on-uneven-bars-pauletta-huntescu/

 

[duyetanh]

All of the above. It's kind of like when someone finds out you like pigs, owls, Dr. Who, or whatever-else. Then all you get for gifts are pig slippers, owl figurines or random Dr. Who related stuff. Lol.

OMFriggingG that is so true!!!!!

 

[duyetanh]

...and I have no idea who Paul Hunt is btw....and the 80 year old woman must be a retired gymnast, right? Bahaha