Suck it, France.

Phelps and random other dude celebrate 4x100m victory.

Okay, I’ll admit it. I’m actually watching the Olympics and I’m enjoying them. So sue me.

Even though it sucks to have to stay up until almost midnight to follow stories like Michael Phelps’ quest for an unprecedented eight gold medals, last night it was totally worth it.

Phelps swam the first leg of the 4×100m freestyle relay, an event where the French where not only favored to win, but talking some pretty serious shit before the competition. French anchor Alain Bernand - which is probably pronounced “Alan” but I like to think it is “Elaine” said of the US squad before the race…

The Americans? We’re going to smash them. That’s what we came here for

After he had…um, surrendered the race to US bad-ass anchor Jason Lezak, Bernard could only muster a weak

Of course, we are a bit disappointed, but (silver) is a nice medal.

Spoken like a guy who just finished second after talking smack. Sorry, Frenchie.

Anyway, I’m enjoying the Olympics and hope that Phelps is able to complete his quest for eight gold. He seems like a nice enough kid and it would cool to see anyone accomplish something so amazing. It just makes it all the better that he’s one of ours.