Previewing the 2024 Olympic Games

welcome to memphisIn 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.

Well uh…obviously.

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

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