[sarasota]

This year's Olympics were over-hyped. And many of the athletes tanked, perhaps as a result.

[new cruelty]

This year's Olympics were over-hyped.

I agree. Not more than two months ago, I recall seeing promos with skiers being chased by demons, skaters with their blades on fire, athletes dodging huge explosions and braving end of the world type storms- as if to admit that the Olympics isn't really all one would hope it to be.