Another closely contested fight to the line, with all of the shortlisted posts receiving support from the judges. In the end though, we had one post that timed their dip to the line perfectly and thus takes pride of place on the top of this week’s podium, with a bunch of flowers clutched in their fists, a gold medal around their neck and a tear in their eye as the national anthem is played.

Unless they choose to boycott the ceremony of course….

This week’s Post of the Week is Random Burblings with “The Five Ring Circus“

The post was nominated by Misssy M

“So Paula Radcliffe tells us that we tarnished the ideals of the Olympic flame, ideals of unity and hope, by using it for political protest. I contend that the Olympic torch could not be more tarnished than it already has been by the very people who were entrusted with its protection. The International Olympic Committee have already pissed all over it in their frantic pursuit of the almighty dollar. It long since ceased to symbolise unity and hope, today it is merely a reminder of corruption and greed.”

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Our Judges Said:

“Opinionated and to the point in so far as it serves as a useful reminder of what the Olympics are about. Definitely not random, certainly not a burbling.”

“Some of the best bloggers are those who articulate what we all think. But cleverer.”

“Superb post. Passionate, opinionated and bang on the money”

A worthy winner indeed.

Your shortlister this week was Bob (who considering he’s mid-housemove did a sterling job, I think)
Your judges were Lyle, Monozygote, Ariel (our hall of fame judge), Sam Burnett and me, SwissToni.

Post of the Week is always on the lookout for people to help out with the shortlisting and judging every week, so if you’re interested… and who wouldn’t be…. then click here for more information on how you can get involved.

Keep’em peeled.