Twitter reactions to the 2018 Olympics so far
By Jason Hall
The 2018 Winter Olympics are now in full swing and the whole world is watching as our best compete for the right to wear an Olympic medal.
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Every Olympics gives the world a chance to show off the potential of the human athlete and for everyone else at home, it gives us a chance to be amazed. Whether you watch the Olympics for the joy of sport or to mock the insanity of feats like the luge, it is still one of the most watched things on TV every time.
These Winter Olympics have only been going for a handful of days now, but we’ve already seen new world records set and firsts for many nations, like Mirai Nagasu’s first female American triple axle performed in the actual Olympics and the third woman overall in the world. According to the reports from PyeongChang, we’ve seen temperatures that feel like negative 30 Fahrenheit with the wind chill and winds so strong that they are knocking snowboarders over on their runs.
Hopefully, these sporting events let us get into the goings-on around the world without the usual heat of divisive politics. The reactions I’ve chosen here today are all about people appreciating human talent and the fun had when we compare average humans to these other-worldy skills and accomplishments. Let’s take a look at how the internet is reacting to the 2018 Winter Olympics.
Oh good, we've reached the point of #Olympics2018 when my husband decides he can perform all the sports better than actual Olympic athletes. pic.twitter.com/I2RwqYYMis
— Brittany Gibbons (@brittanyherself) February 12, 2018
https://twitter.com/Crom_Almighty/status/963067916764745728
Me doing the luge. #Olympics2018 pic.twitter.com/RjIkfESZcu
— Stoly (@StolyIPA) February 12, 2018
I can’t stop laughing at this crew! #Olympics2018 #HungerGames pic.twitter.com/7P8g9MsUP5
— Erik G. Allen (@ErikGAllen) February 12, 2018
I’m really glad I don’t have these figure skating commentators narrating my life choices. “Disastrous breakfast choice, Tara. She’s going to preform abysmally at work now.” #Olympics2018
— Addison (@ClementineAmeli) February 11, 2018
Nothing but respect for MY Olympics #Olympics2018 pic.twitter.com/vk7NEDp9l1
— The Office Reactions (@Office_Reaction) February 11, 2018
I have lots of opportunities to sleep but only one to see Mario curling in the @Olympics for @TeamUSA #latenight #Olympics2018 pic.twitter.com/nHuMlAeSL4
— Teresa Y (@TenaciousTeresa) February 11, 2018
Omg a 17 year old just won gold. He still has to pass Algebra II. Maaaan you couldn’t tell me NOTHIN for the rest of my LIFE. Take out the garbage ?? pssssh I won GOLD take it out yourSELF. #Olympics2018
— abby (@abbyblujay) February 11, 2018
Can't wait for the new cat curling event. #Olympics2018 pic.twitter.com/88hrzaJTBV
— 🎃 L.T. Vargus 🎃 (@ltvargus) February 11, 2018
Brother and sister #icedancing team you say? #PeyongChang2018 #Olympics2018 pic.twitter.com/1JhldsqUmU
— Veev (@vivluvsdiscostu) February 11, 2018
When you hear #Despacito in the #icedancing competition at #Olympics2018 pic.twitter.com/YARMXqZ6KW
— Holly Shue 🇺🇦 (@Miss_LaceyBelle) February 11, 2018
Maybe instead of judging me for sleeping a lot as a child, my parents could have used my skills of laying motionless and enlisted me in some sort of luge program. And maybe then, I would now be an Olympic athlete. Way to go mom and Dad. #Olympics2018 #Luge
— Ryan Jacobson (@ryanscountdowns) February 10, 2018
My heart breaks when the ice skaters miss their jumps or fall. It doesn't matter where they are from, I just want to give them a hug. #Olympics2018
— Lindsey (@lindzevans) February 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/ChachieMusic/status/961608422172037120
I just did a triple fatcow. Eating chocolate cream pie whilst watching #Olympics2018
— Lance West (@lancewest) February 12, 2018
Trying to keep up with all the #PyeongChang2018 #TeamCanada @Olympics action be like... #megamouthtweets #Olympics2018 pic.twitter.com/yRmePugbLc
— Barb Snelgrove (@megamouthmedia) February 12, 2018
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The Olympics are being aired on NBC and will continue through the month of February.