The 2014 Winter Olympics have come to a close. And what a controversial Olympic games this was! With this being the most expensive Olympics to date, one would expect Sochi to be perfectly prepared, as they should have been; the entire world is watching and they had about 7 years to prepare. However, we all know there were far too many #SochiProblems than there were #SochiSolutions (if there were any solutions). Here are the ones that top the list:
1. The Tap Water
It’s as if Sochi never had tap water until yesterday. The running water in the hotels was yellow with a warning that said: “Do not use on your face because it contains something very dangerous.” What’s the something? Can I drink it? Can I use it on other parts of my body? LMK, Sochi.
2. The Missing Fifth Ring in the Opening Ceremony
The opening ceremony was quite different than the opening ceremony for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Russia highlighted the nation’s famous classical music and ballet, as opposed to the world-famous classic rock and pop music home to England. After the opening ceremony ran relatively smoothly and the snowflakes evolved into the 5 Olympic rings, one just stayed as a snowflake. Viewers were left awkwardly staring at 4 Olympic rings for a very long time.
3. Twin Beds for Hockey Players
Because it totally makes sense for hockey players who are 6’4” to sleep in twin beds with three beds to a room. But hey, team bonding via pillow talk! It’s like camp for Olympic hockey players.
4. Bob Costas’ Eye
Poor Bob Costas. He woke up with his eye swollen shut and it was “just about as red as the old Soviet flag.” Bob Costas’ eye became the most famous eye in the world for about a week. His permanent wink took the social media world by storm.
5. Unfinished Hotels
Many journalists were greeted to falling light fixtures, no hotel lobbies, and construction workers making last minute finishes to the hotels. Again, Sochi knew about the Olympics for seven years. Oh, and on the walk to the hotels? Uncovered manholes. Sochi: Enter at your own risk.