Sochi Olympic problems abound but make for great tweets
Feb 6, 2014, 3:24 PM | Updated: 3:37 pm
The Olympic games are underway in Sochi, Russia, and suffice it to say there’ve been a few “hiccups.” Actually, they are more like full-bore belches.
We likely won’t see all the problems on TV, but we’re getting plenty of reports about how unprepared organizers are, from toilets not hooked up to plumbing, to toxic water coming out the sinks to live wires in the showers.
The widespread problems have sparked a hilarious collection of the best of the worst. Here’s just a sample we’re talking about on the Ron and Don Show:
Who needs walls. #SochiProblems pic.twitter.com/QUgMHqW4Zy
— Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 4, 2014
Who wants front row seats? Not the gold medal but it's close enough. #Sochi2014 #SochiProblems pic.twitter.com/0sqqJDFQmc
— Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 4, 2014
A lot of complaints about the accommodations. This is the foyer of my apartment. #SochiProblems pic.twitter.com/gKnxCywKF0
— Mark Connolly (@MarkConnollyCBC) February 6, 2014
What you won't see broadcast during he #Sochi Olympic Games a stones throw from Fischt Stadium pic.twitter.com/Jg4Hc4knEl
— Matt Gutman (@mattgutmanABC) February 6, 2014
New plumbing work or extra shower hose? @espnWD. #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/U0YH6h3hYF
— Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 6, 2014
Welcome to Soch…eeeee. #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/R4OuJJM5Ze
— Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 6, 2014
I'm sensing the motto in #Sochi is: If yellow let it mellow, if brown it goes in bucket. #SochiProblems #Sochi2014
— Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 6, 2014
How does water take urine away after I use it? #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/L88YjpQJTD
— Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 5, 2014
Reminder keep eyes on road or you may fall into big gapping hole. #SochiProblems #Sochi pic.twitter.com/Xb7GLSK53B
— Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 5, 2014
Only shell of toilet, you have no way to flush! #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/9FGH6nNQwU
— Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 5, 2014
I see @barryap1 broke his doorknob… #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/NkUeP0Pd64
— Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 5, 2014