Rio Olympics

[willipp]

Not for the squeamish!

Thats grim, made me feel sick.

 

[SpiritofBurnden]

Bronze in the diving.

 

[stony]

I've only caught bits here and there, not really that interested tbh. I have noticed the crowds though, or rather the lack of them. Have they priced the locals out or is there just a general sense of apathy about the whole thing?

 

[Yaya_Tony]

Thats grim, made me feel sick.

I winced.
Just as bad as this ;

 

[willipp]

I winced.
Just as bad as this ;

Thanks. Everything sensible bone in my body said don't watch that, I just couldn't help it. That was horrific.

 

[SpiritofBurnden]

I have noticed the crowds though, or rather the lack of them. Have they priced the locals out or is there just a general sense of apathy about the whole thing?

I just don't think they're all that interested in watching sport unless they're in with a chance of winning a medal. They're currently fourth in the gymnastics and the place is packed.

 

[stony]

I just don't think they're all that interested in watching sport unless they're in with a chance of winning a medal. They're currently fourth in the gymnastics and the place is packed.

Brazilians are like rags then? In that case I hope they win fuck all.

 

[smudgedj]

Brazilians are like rags then? In that case I hope they win fuck all.

You was right the first time. It's far too expensive. The cheapest tickets were knocking on for 100 quid when I looked. Also the Zika virus isn't helping matters.

 

[SpiritofBurnden]

You was right the first time. It's far too expensive. The cheapest tickets were knocking on for 100 quid when I looked. Also the Zika virus isn't helping matters.

Cheapest tickets are nowhere near £100. Cycling road race was free. They couldn't even be arsed turning out for that.

Why would the Zika virus affect how many Brazilians turn out? They live there.

 

[East Level 2]

Also some comments about not having sufficient staff to enforce the stringent security measures and very long queues to get in.