Not to be confused with the infinitely more prestigious Cimmerian Awards given out by the fine folks at The Cimmerian (where you actually win something), I am going to start awarding my own “Barbarian Award” for those demonstrating conduct barbaric in nature.

Congratulations to Michael Phelps, for overcoming the odds and achieving what many thought was impossible! Eight gold medals in a single Olympics!
 
 
I have to admit though… after I saw this picture that at first glance appeared to be Phelps wearing a fancy dress, I just about passed him over for the award. Thankfully it’s just Phelps wearing all the loot he plundered at the expense of the French. Kudos to you Michael Phelps, you’re one of life’s winners.
 
 
 
 
Runner Up
Runner up for this edition of the Barbarian Award is Senator John Edwards, for displaying the truly barbaric behavior of pillaging his interns while raiding. When the cat’s away (or terminally ill), the mice will play, eh John?