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The Olympic Games

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The Resume

    (776 BC- )
    Born in Olympia, Greece
    International gathering of athletes from around the world to represent their countries in various sporting events
    Held every two years; the Summer and Winter Olympics each being held every four years with two years separating them
    Originated in ancient Greece, according to legend by Hercules but were probably started by the King of Olympia, Pelops
    Motto: Citius, Altius, Fortius = Faster, Higher, Stronger
    Great moments in Olympic history include; Keri Strug winning a gold medal with a sprained leg, Michael Phelps winning eight gold medals in one Olympics, Jesse Owens' multi medal winning performance in 1936 Berlin, and a Parkinson's afflicted Muhammad Ali lighting the Olympic torch in 1996 Atlanta

Why The Olympic Games might be annoying:

    The Games are constantly involved in scandals including; cheating, drugs, political controversies, boycotts, and bribery.
    They disappeared in 393 AD when they were outlawed by the Roman Emperor Theodosius I because of their pagan associations.
    In ancient times, wars were suspended to observe them. In modern times, they are suspended because of wars.
    Most of the Olympic sports are only followed during the Olympic Games and are ignored the rest of the time.
    It can bring out some very unseemly jingoism in some people, as opposed to reasonably supporting one's countrymen.
    For some reason, Sports Illustrated runs an article every Summer Olympics criticizing Americans for cheering for Americans.
    Synchronized swimming?

Why The Olympic Games might not be annoying:

    They were brought back in 1896 due to the efforts of Baron Pierre de Coubertin.
    It is the most dramatic human event on the planet whenever it is staged.
    It often shows people at their very best.
    There always incredible upsets, records broken, and amazing human interest stories.
    With multiple events occurring simultaneously on multiple cable/satellite channels in different time zones, it's a high tech couch potato/sports' fans delight.

Credit: tom_jeffords


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    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 10 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 106 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 85 Votes: 43.53% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 10 Votes: 10.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 26 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 54 Votes: 38.89% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 287 Votes: 70.03% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 19 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 233 Votes: 44.64% Annoying