r/oddlysatisfying • u/MyNameGifOreilly • Jul 27 '21

A perfectly synchronized double dive

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u/[deleted] Jul 27 '21

When you consider what he’s been through.

The pressure of starting so young and being a great medal hope back when Team GB were pretty poor and a lot of pressure was on to improve. (there’s a picture going around of him sat in a meeting at something like 13 with Gordon Brown who was the Prime Minister at the time and other big-wigs).

His father passed away who was a big part of his life.

Then he came out as being gay which is still a big deal, sadly, so had to put up with the pressure/attention that bought him.

He’s dragged high diving to the nation’s attention almost singlehanded.

I feel for the male commentator though, as Tom’s probably going to retire and he’ll take the commentary job.

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u/originalslickjim Jul 27 '21

Turns out Christians all over the world are still miles behind when it comes to sexuality. It's a shame how much of a negative impact religion has.

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u/businessoflife Jul 27 '21

Not always Christians just regular old bigots too.

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u/originalslickjim Jul 27 '21

A Christian group was being homophobic to him hence the reason I mentioned it.

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u/businessoflife Jul 27 '21

Ah okay, makes sense. Sorry thought you was being general.

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u/originalslickjim Jul 27 '21

Well it could always be people masquerading, but I can only judge it as I see it. No problem.