Olympic Sized Problem

I am thoroughly enjoying the 2008 Beijing Games.  The chance to play expert viewer in obscure sports that nobody has cared about since four years ago, automatic conversation pieces for just about anyone you will run into and thoughts of joining the band wagon and jumping into the pool to be a swimmer.  This also a time to be proud your country, for national pride and patriotism.  As an American this can be exciting.  As a man, this can be more problematic.  The Olympic Games are testing whether I am a better man or countryman.  The patriot wants to cheer for the Americans.  The man wants to cheer for the hot chicks.  Granted, there are events that are void of good looking athletes, but the dilemma lurks around every smoggy Beijing corner.  I try to rise above my more basic instincts and root for a purer cause, which is much easier in the men's events.  Maybe I'll grow up someday.  Maybe not.