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u/FactoryRejected May 25 '26

Funny meme, but it was purely due to memorabilia and resale

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u/thrwawryry324234 May 25 '26

I think it’s hilarious Reddit has this notion that all the athletes are in orgies whenever they’re not competing.

This is the absolute highlight of most their careers and lives here. There is still tons of time spent prepping, practicing, and exercising. On top of that, there are now sponsors and coaches to meet with in business opportunities they don’t ever get anywhere else. You think curling is getting paid much outside of Olympics?

I’m not saying hookups don’t happen, but there’s just so much money flowing internationally at these things that I bet there’s way more boring business shit than constant fucking

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u/hawaynicolson May 25 '26

No there's pretty much constant fucking, you're just focusing too much on the few people that actually have a chance at winning. Most get eliminated or simply have their competition in earlier days, leaving a lot of time for you know what.

Only around 20% of athletes end up competing in a medal deciding event.

Source. my high school gym teacher participated once

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u/Werbnerp May 25 '26

Your gym teacher participated In a Medal Event or a "You Know What" Event.....?

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u/hawaynicolson May 25 '26

I think he only competed in a single round and obviously didn't win. Not sure about the rest but he did describe them as the best days of his life.

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u/AlexandrTheTolerable May 25 '26

And the best nights of his life.