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Um, Maybe We Should Just Skip The Olympic Torch This Time

Well, that didn't take long. They were still flicking the cigarette lighter in preparation of lighting the Olympic Torch today in Greece when a protester crashed the ceremony, with what looks like a pirate flag. A rousing start on the 84-day journey in which the torch will pass through several locations, including the most dangerous and controversial of all; New Jersey. Oh, and also Tibet. More »

4:00 PM on Mon Mar 24 2008
By rickchand
3,550 views, 39 comments

2008 summer olympics

They've Nailed Down This Cheering Thing In China

The ongoing saga of the Chinese government attempting to train their fans and citizens to act like normal people for next year's Olympics continue to amuse. The newest endeavor: Cheering instructional exercises. More »

3:30 PM on Wed Dec 5 2007
By Leitch
3,876 views, 61 comments