12 things that wowed us at the Paris Olympics
Briefly

The giant Phryges running around at sporting events are absurdly lovable. I like them even more, with their googly eyes, when tourists are wearing them on their heads. I also like that the French went big with a sartorial mascot that is fundamentally uncool.
This one should have been a "wow" moment in a good way. The floor exercise final ended with perhaps the most memorable medal ceremony of the whole Olympic Games, but now, it's a complete mess. The controversy surrounding the gymnastics medal ceremony at the Paris Olympics highlights flaws in the judging and arbitration processes.
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