Oh, And One More Thing

About "Shirtless Anderson Monday..."

Entertainment Weekly had this to say about Anderson's daring attempt to beat Michael Phelps in the pool last Sunday:Things That Could Have Helped Anderson Cooper Win:

--Full-length LZR Racer bodysuit
--A better track start, damnit! Coop wasn't even crouched. And his feet split apart before entering the water. Half point markdown if this were diving!
--Phelps forced to do only breaststroke kicks while on his back. Right-side-up flutter kicks are ALWAYS the fastest. Barring that...
--Phelps forced to wear eight gold medals in pool
--Waiting 50 more seconds to start the race, because that's how long it took Phelps to fall asleep during a shared taxi ride on the same day
--Turning race into a relay with Wolf Blitzer on Phelps' team

Any other suggestions for the "middle-aged mortal"'s next swim?


And they got many answers back -- including mine:

Comments

Peter Treviño Wed, Dec 3, 2008 at 10:24 AM EST
-- Anderson could have requested a 3 minute start ahead of Phelps.
-- He could have had Phelps do 3 laps to Anderson's one.
-- Anderson could have raced against Phelps' trainer instead -- although this may not have improved Anderson's odds by much.
-- Anderson could have swam naked, that might, just maybe, could have distracted Phelps enough to make him loose the race. Besides, CNN ratings would have gone up through the stratosphere.

Comment: Like some of the readers here, I, too, was amazed by Anderson's not one hair out of place after he just came out of the water at the end of the race. Who might his hairstylist be? Or, what brand of industrial strength hair gel does he use? Has he made a pact with Mephistopheles?


brenda Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 12:36 PM EST
I want to know where Andy got the swim trunks? Does he carry around a pair, "just in case" or did he fish out a decent pair from the lost & found? Yech......


anne Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 12:27 PM EST
Wet or dry, Anderson has great hair. His hair is one of the wonders of the world.


jenny Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 06:56 PM EST
Anderson is one sexy fox. Yummy!lol


Clay Atlas Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 06:29 PM EST
HAH! Very entertaining.
http://backorforth.blogspot.com


djm Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 06:05 PM EST
I don't know if it would have helped him win, but if he had worn nothing in the pool (along with Phelps) it would have been a whole lot more fun to watch. But that's just me.


barb Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 03:55 PM EST
well, Michael could have worn trunks like Anderson did.
Annie, my favorite of yours was Wolf Blitzer on the relay team. lol


KG Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 03:42 PM EST
and i thought coop couldn't look any whiter


[no name] Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 03:34 PM EST
I wish my hair was as perfect as Anderson Cooper's. Dang, I love him so much!


b0bbyr0we Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 02:53 PM EST
Coooooooop.


Alan of Montreal Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 02:51 PM EST
oh, and he should have told Phelps to keep his hands at his sides the whole way--everyone knows a dolphin kick actually helps swimmers with their speed, which is why they've limited its usage at the international level.


Alan of Montreal Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 02:49 PM EST
the only thing i think anderson should do is keep his shirt off. who knew the guy was so buff?


Winona Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 02:47 PM EST
Phelps' lane should've been filled with jello instead of water. That probably would've helped - or better yet, a CSI tie-in with Phelps swimming through ballistics gel.


LisaMama Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 02:34 PM EST
I had the same thought about Coop's hair -- do you think he does a lap in the pool just before showing up at the news desk, because that's the only way to achieve the perfect amount of spikes?


jason Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 02:33 PM EST
i would sooo love to be the meat in the coop-phelps sandwich. yummy


Leslie Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 02:16 PM EST
Maybe if Phelps had one leg and arm tied together. I bet Coopie had to keep thinking, "Eyes up, eyes, up!" while he interviewed Phelps in the speedo!


NineDaves Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 02:13 PM EST
my favorite part is how cooper's hair is still perfect when he comes out of the pool! how does he do it?


Elizabeth Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 01:54 PM EST
God love ya Anderson in all your pasti-ness :) Thanks Annie for sharing...


Andie Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 01:53 PM EST
- Force Phelps to doggie-paddle


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Not a hair out of place!

How does "a mere middle aged mortal" do it?

Only his hairstylist and/or the devil know.