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Originally Posted by zelda_pinwheel
i was really relieved that paris didn't get the olympics when we were a candidate. it would have been utter chaos here with all the tourists (not even taking into account the construction, etc.). but that's a purely personal reaction since i already get annoyed by crowds of tourists. i think it can also be great for the city hosting because of the influx of cash from tourists etc. and rio certainly does know how to throw a party so i'm sure they'll do a great job.
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On the day the decision was due to be announced, someone had the forethought to bring a radio to work, and a whole bunch of us gathered around it at the relevant time. When it was announced London had got them, most of my colleagues got really excited and started cheering. I groaned and skulked off.
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Originally Posted by Nate the great
If I lived near a city that was going to host the Olympics, I would move.
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That's very tempting.
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Originally Posted by HarryT
... and rent out your house for a vast sum for the fortnight of the games? Excellent idea  . |
As is that. I know of people who do that during Wimbledon each year (we're not close enough for it to be an option for us
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