They've started! Opening ceremonies were last night/earlier today. Anybody else watch them?

I only watched a bit of the end. But the one thing that bugged me: they didn't have Pele run the torch in. He's about the biggest athlete ever in Brazilian history, but they shove him out.

I heard it's been a flippin' trainwreck so far.

Raw sewage in a nearby lake, the officials used bolt cutters on the front gates because their keys got lost, less than half the rooms in the Olympic Village passed safety inspections, the list went on and on.

450k condoms handed out to the 11k athletes.
Beats all the shortcomings (pun intended) of the organisers

I really enjoy the Olympics.
I have had it on every day, though mostly just in the background; I love the gymnastics and the volleyball, and when those come on they get my full attention. Oh, and Usain Bolt - that guy is bonkers fast and it is so fun to watch him.