Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

Are the Olympics even relevant anymore?

When I was a kid, I can remember people getting excited about the Olympics. People would sit glued to their TV screens, it would be a big deal.

Now it just seems meh, like people have more pressing things to worry about. The story seems the same for every country that hosts it:

- Yay we got the Olympics!

- <insert controversy here>

- Oh no! They most certainly AREN'T going to be ready for the Olympics!

- <insert controversy here>

- <insert sudden turnaround here>

- These Olympics were a fantastic success!

- <insert years of debt here>

It's a shame too. Maybe having them in one place would take away a lot of the distraction.




Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: