Written by John Smith.
The USA Olympic Diving Team has made quite a splash lately, and not in the way they intended. In a misguided attempt to embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies, they’ve assembled a team that’s more about checking boxes than winning medals. It’s almost as if they forgot that the Olympics are about, you know, athletic prowess.
The new lineup is a bizarre mix of individuals chosen for their diverse backgrounds rather than their diving skills. We’ve got a computer programmer who once swam in a community pool, a yoga instructor who prefers to stay dry, and a dog walker who claims their canine clients are excellent swimmers. This eclectic team has managed to produce nothing but belly flops and broken dreams.
Ironically, the team’s attempts to promote inclusivity have led to an exclusive focus on failure. By prioritizing diversity over talent, they’ve created a spectacle of epic proportions. Perhaps next time, they’ll remember that the best way to represent a diverse nation is by winning, not by failing spectacularly.
Splashy Failures: A Comedy of Errors
Watching the USA Diving Team in action is like witnessing a comedy show. Each dive is a new adventure in what-not-to-do. There was the time when John, the former computer programmer, executed a dive that more closely resembled a malfunctioning robot. His attempts to somersault ended in a flailing mess of limbs and water. Spectators were torn between laughter and tears.
Then there’s Jane, the yoga instructor. Her dives are more about zen and less about precision. She gracefully falls into the water as if she’s sinking into a bubble bath, completely missing the point of competitive diving. It’s almost poetic, really. Unfortunately, the judges don’t award points for poetry.
And let’s not forget Bob, the dog walker. His dives are an homage to his furry friends, complete with doggy paddles and enthusiastic yelps upon hitting the water. The audience waits in bated breath, not to see a perfect dive, but to see what absurdity Bob will come up with next. It’s a testament to the human spirit, or perhaps just a testament to bad decision-making.
The Cost of Virtue Signaling: Gold Medals Left Behind
The cost of this grand DEI experiment is not just in the embarrassing dives but also in the missed opportunities for genuine athletes. Talented divers who have spent their lives perfecting their craft have been sidelined in favor of this diversity spectacle. It’s a bitter pill to swallow for those who believe in meritocracy and excellence.
Ironically, the DEI policies meant to uplift have instead dragged down the entire team. The once-great USA Diving Team, known for its discipline and skill, now resembles a circus act. It’s a sad state of affairs when virtue signaling takes precedence over actual virtues like hard work and talent.
In conclusion, the USA Olympic Diving Team’s dive into DEI has been a belly flop of epic proportions. The attempt to showcase diversity has ironically highlighted the importance of competence. As the team flounders in the pool, one can only hope that future decisions will prioritize skill over social experiments.
Our Take
In our humble opinion, this debacle is a prime example of how not to implement DEI policies. Instead of fostering genuine inclusion and excellence, the team has become a laughingstock. This approach does a disservice to the athletes and the nation they represent. Perhaps it’s time to refocus on the core values of the Olympics: dedication, skill, and true competition.
So this girl I volunteer with showed me this video last week of her leg giving out during a HS dive competition and I now watch regularly when i need a laugh pic.twitter.com/UalGTUeb9C
— Lesley Goynes (@lesleygoynes) December 2, 2017
