In news that has no one singing the blues, it was reported yesterday that the City of Memphis, Tennessee has been formally invited to submit a bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games. Rather than evaluate this proposal to make a proposal critically, let’s jump right to the best ideas to emerge from the brainstorming session the Memphis Olympiad planners held yesterday afternoon.
Securing the bid…
http://twitter.com/edsbs/status/304307328272961537
https://twitter.com/edsbs/status/304308050041393154
And we’re off…
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https://twitter.com/Nutn2SeeHere/status/304328463815438336
https://twitter.com/Rovitz/status/304315873135570944
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Also named as a sponsor.
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Talk to me about events…
https://twitter.com/gothlaw/status/304311151016161280
https://twitter.com/MattyTeaks/status/304311235946627072
https://twitter.com/Nutn2SeeHere/status/304330403173511168
https://twitter.com/ChuckGamble1968/status/304310065509310465
https://twitter.com/MattyTeaks/status/304311489873989632
(Context)
I couldn’t resist that one.
Oh come on.
https://twitter.com/_houses/status/304314925499682816
It wouldn’t be the Olympics or Memphis without political corruption.
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Let’s name some winners…
https://twitter.com/BobbyBigWheel/status/304314909670400002
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What about marketing?
Check.
https://twitter.com/ChuckGamble1968/status/304311607033475072
And check. Atlanta does love the heck out of the Olympics.
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Any controversy?
https://twitter.com/ChuckGamble1968/status/304316948609654785
Makes sense.
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How will Memphis fare as a host city?
https://twitter.com/TheRebelAS/status/304314826593816576
The original Hollywood Disco.
https://twitter.com/Paige2psu/status/304314402352533505
Again, political corruption is a popular topic.
https://twitter.com/CaptainAnnoying/status/304315569472155648
I’d be disappointed if he didn’t.
[A dozen comments about everyone getting shot.]
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Moving right along to the finish, this is sure to leave a lasting, positive impression on the city, correct?
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To the IOC with love and soul,
Anfernee Hardaway
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Previously
Previewing the 2013 NCAA Men’s FInal Four