Paralympians disappoint

The ShadowLands has been watching the Paralympics very carefully with a view to making fun of disabled people.

Instead, we are ashamed to say, it was much easier to poke fun at the abled bodied athletes, who seem to take themselves much more seriously. It is also refreshing to hear athletes being interviewed who have not done media training, and will tell you straight out when they are pissed off.

If you get a chance, check out the upcoming final of wheelchair rugby (it was subject of the documentary, Murderball) between Australia and the United States. The world's best player, Ryley Batt (pictured) is likely to be hemmed in by three players all game - and still score 20 goals.