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If the Olympics were permanently canceled, nothing of value would be lost.
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this post was submitted on 10 Aug 2024
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wasting time on something you enjoy is not actually wasted time. Besides, so many people get positivity from watching etc
Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted. - John Lennon
Right!? Can we not yuck other people’s yum please?
I wonder what the response would be if the OPs unpopular opinion had been on video games and esports instead? For the record, I enjoy video games.
You don't need to bankrupt entire cities to build esports arenas so esports is better.
On a planet as diverse as ours, there should be plenty of room for both regular sports and e-sports.
There is plenty of room. But the Olympics insist on changing city every 4 years and building a brand new stadium and village every time. It's wasteful.