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If the shoes make the man, do the pants make the athlete?  What is going on this year with Olympic team fashion?

Here at Fathead, we think the Norweigian Curling Team must have seen pro-golfer John Daly’s Fathead Wall Graphic and been inspired by his alternative attire.  They’re causing quite a stir at the Winter Olympics by wearing these “clown” pants, instead of the traditional black pants favored by curling athletes.  Apparently they shopped at the same store as Daly for their brightly colored diamond-patterned pants.

Perhaps the Czech Republic Team took a fashion tip from Daly’s other Fathead in selecting the loud pants they donned this year.

Then there were the Bermudans, who chose fashion before comfort in the opening ceremony, braving the chilly Vancouver air to sport their trademark Bermuda shorts. 

So I ask, is this just a bold style choice, or is there some athletic benefit to wearing these non-traditional uniforms?  Do they help to intimidate opponents with the confidence they convey?  Do they cause a game-changing distraction?  Do the loud patterns blind them? 

 I don’t have the answer, but I do have my own fashion tip for athletes.  Please don’t take any style cues from Lady Gaga for the summer Olympics!