Paris Olympic Village is a Disgrace

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The Paris Olympic Village is a complete disaster. No AC, crappy food, and terrible beds? Seriously? Athletes are saying it’s unbearable, and I’m ashamed this is how they’re being treated.

Reports show athletes dealing with no air conditioning in the heat, awful food options, and beds that are so uncomfortable they can’t get a good night's sleep. This is supposed to be the peak of sports, and instead, it’s a nightmare.

When the US hosts the Olympics, we need to show everyone how it’s done right. Comfortable living spaces, great food, and all the necessary amenities. France’s mess should be a lesson on what NOT to do. We can and must do better.

Poor little badminton player. You had to spend 2 weeks eating free food in Paris. You aren't special - you aren't a world leader or a special doctor or a scientist. You play water polo - or ride a horse or SKATEBOARD for crying out loud. Get over your special self.

And having lots of sex, so I hear, vicariously

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Olympic villages are never supremely comfortable, OP. But sure, ignore all the great innovations Paris has made to the Olympics and focus on the bad. Nothing can stop you from seeing the glass completely empty!

DP. What innovations they did?

Choosing to hold the Opening Ceremony on the Seine and incorporating famous buildings and culture into the show. No one else has ever done this. it sets the bar very high for future Openings.

The incredible settings for a lot of the competitions: for example, spectators and athletes have been super impressed with the beach volley at the foot of the Eiffel Tower (apparently the sand comes from a special French quarry that specializes in sending the perfect sand to all beach volley Olympic events around the world), the equestrian events in the gardens and water features of Versailles, with some jump obstacles in the shape of deers and such, the skate park at the famous Place de la Republique, the archery and triathlon finish line at Napoleon's tomb (with the golden dome). Not sure if swimming in the Seine was a good idea, but they did it today. It depends on the daily 3am bacterial cell count... This is the stuff of indelible memories for the people on the ground. If you're watching on TV, especially indoor events, maybe you forgot this.

Regarding living situations, just plucking two examples: some athletes have posted on Tik Tok that they are really happy with the dark chocolate muffins and the condoms in souvenir packages at the Olympic village

The opening ceremony was unwatchable, trying to use the sewers for the triathalon and a flame that isn't a flame. Super innovative.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Olympic villages are never supremely comfortable, OP. But sure, ignore all the great innovations Paris has made to the Olympics and focus on the bad. Nothing can stop you from seeing the glass completely empty!

DP. What innovations they did?

Choosing to hold the Opening Ceremony on the Seine and incorporating famous buildings and culture into the show. No one else has ever done this. it sets the bar very high for future Openings.

The incredible settings for a lot of the competitions: for example, spectators and athletes have been super impressed with the beach volley at the foot of the Eiffel Tower (apparently the sand comes from a special French quarry that specializes in sending the perfect sand to all beach volley Olympic events around the world), the equestrian events in the gardens and water features of Versailles, with some jump obstacles in the shape of deers and such, the skate park at the famous Place de la Republique, the archery and triathlon finish line at Napoleon's tomb (with the golden dome). Not sure if swimming in the Seine was a good idea, but they did it today. It depends on the daily 3am bacterial cell count... This is the stuff of indelible memories for the people on the ground. If you're watching on TV, especially indoor events, maybe you forgot this.

Regarding living situations, just plucking two examples: some athletes have posted on Tik Tok that they are really happy with the dark chocolate muffins and the condoms in souvenir packages at the Olympic village

Every opening ceremony I have ever seen has incorporated culture into the Opening Ceremonies. Things like including cultural references into the horse jumps has been done forever. Heck, it is done for far less prestigious events than the Olympics. In Maryland you can go see this in person this fall, the 5* event has an infamous blue crab jump in the water.

Versailles has been spectacular as a venue, but the actual facilities are standard.

[Anonymous]

Who are you ri judge them

[Anonymous]

But do they have enough croissants for all the athletes and the tourists?
If they do, what more do you need?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The Paris Olympic Village is a complete disaster. No AC, crappy food, and terrible beds? Seriously? Athletes are saying it’s unbearable, and I’m ashamed this is how they’re being treated.

Reports show athletes dealing with no air conditioning in the heat, awful food options, and beds that are so uncomfortable they can’t get a good night's sleep. This is supposed to be the peak of sports, and instead, it’s a nightmare.

When the US hosts the Olympics, we need to show everyone how it’s done right. Comfortable living spaces, great food, and all the necessary amenities. France’s mess should be a lesson on what NOT to do. We can and must do better.

Poor little badminton player. You had to spend 2 weeks eating free food in Paris. You aren't special - you aren't a world leader or a special doctor or a scientist. You play water polo - or ride a horse or SKATEBOARD for crying out loud. Get over your special self.

And having lots of sex, so I hear, vicariously

All the athletes have lots of sex with each other in the village. Lots and lots and LOTS of sex with many different partners.

That’s why they order (and use) so many condoms.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But do they have enough croissants for all the athletes and the tourists?
If they do, what more do you need?

Presumably world class athletes in the competition of their lives might want some protein, (+ a comfortable bed to sleep in and a climate controlled room). Doesn’t seem unreasonable.

[Anonymous]

The beds are the same as were used in Tokyo. Having slept on one and put it together with the soft side up, I slept well. I had to get extra pillows because they only provided one. Also, Tokyo had good A/C. The food was bad in Tokyo and I think it will always be when they are preparing for massive numbers. Fresh fruit, yogurt and granola bars were my best bet but I lost a lot of weight which was not good.

I don't know how they have could sleep with no A/C. I wouldn't have been able to.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But do they have enough croissants for all the athletes and the tourists?
If they do, what more do you need?

Not good for the keto and CrossFit folks. Simone was eating a pastry from a plastic wrapper - those are pretty gross.