US warns that terrorists could try to place explosives disguised as toothpaste on Russia-bound flights. http://t.co/jJECLdvyia #Sochi2014
— ABC News (@abcnews) February 5, 2014
Mass killing of stray dogs in #Sochi ahead of #WinterOlympics happening NOW: TAKE ACTION! http://t.co/fsY5bfZcna pic.twitter.com/VbrALVpu1w
— Animals Australia (@AnimalsAus) February 5, 2014
My hotel has no water. If restored, the front desk says, "do not use on your face because it contains something very dangerous." #Sochi2014
— Stacy St. Clair (@StacyStClair) February 4, 2014
Water restored, sorta. On the bright side, I now know what very dangerous face water looks like. #Sochi #unfiltered pic.twitter.com/sQWM0vYtyz
— Stacy St. Clair (@StacyStClair) February 4, 2014
Sochi hotel not quite finished, & has no record of my reservation. I'll go to the bar while they try to sort it. Oh. pic.twitter.com/HQjAm4UMHY
— Shaun Walker (@shaunwalker7) February 4, 2014
This… IS.. SOCHI… pic.twitter.com/j1OXiuaPCQ
— Wylsacom (@wylsacom) February 4, 2014
Watch your step @Sochi2014 -- I've noticed on walkway and on sidewalks that not all man holes are always covered. pic.twitter.com/a5Nv4wu5iA
— Jo-Ann Barnas (@JoAnnBarnas) February 1, 2014
The tweets are endless. [Comprehensive list here]
I go between feeling horrified and laughing hysterically. I cannot imagine sending my child to Sochi so they can compete in the games. On one hand, they've worked so incredibly hard to make it to the Olympics. On the other hand, you have to worry about Black Widows and hope your child doesn't wear red, white and blue outside of the designated areas.
Also, did you know that there is not one gay person in Sochi? And gay athletes are actually biting their tongue because they're afraid of retaliation? WHY? The Olympics provide so much publicity and money. WHY! I am not great with history but I'm pretty sure that Russia has always been at least a little…..cringe worthy? Ugh.
Look, I'm not saying that every location chosen by the IOC has to be perfect. Every venue has had their problems. I'm just thinking that maybe, they could give more consideration to the Miss Congeniality of the group.
That being said, I will definitely be tuning in to the opening ceremonies on Friday. I'm all about the iceskating!
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