I started seeing polls like "Opinion of the USA" and other ones that were inspired by The Olympics. However, nobody ever asked directly about The Olympics! I follow some events and watch prime time on NBC but that's just about it. Sooo... how do you feel about The Olympics?!?!
I love them. I feel horrible for people who are forced to train 24/7 as young children. I also hate when people can't accept their losses and demand an appeal/a recount.
I follow the games religiously. Like today, I got up at 10 and have been watching for about 6 non-consecutive hours now. I'll probably be watching the rest of the night too. The summer games anyway. I don't give 2 ****s about the winter games even though that's where my nation really prospers.
Some of the "sports" represented are embarrassing, and I don't consciously go out of my way to watch them.
Gymnastics, diving, track & field, and archery are the most impressive sports introduced.