Why is the Olympics brining out the bad side of people?

Question

Isn't it supposed to be a fun event with athletes doing what they love and competing? Why are people being so rude?

Answer 1

Uncle Sam, you forget the Americans too.

I guess as in anything that is competitive in nature, some people will get overly emotional or aggressive. This refers to both the athletes and the fans.

Answer 2

is the way things are,,,,isnt it always that the biggest celebratory events that bring nations and the world together alot of times fall out? is probly because theres too many nations with  different beliefs and values

Answer 3

prolly cause' they work so hard for 4 years, and only get one shot at gold. you will do whatever it takes to win!

Answer 4

It's not "fun" when people cheat and take it to a new level.

Cheating usually implies that it isn't just "fun", that people are taking competition to a dangerous new extreme.

We're not rude. The people cheating in these games are rude, ignorant of their fellow athletes and I, for one, am totally embarassed by them. They should be ashamed of themselves.

Answer 5

Because it brings out the competitive side. The side that wants to win at all costs.

Answer 6

the West injected politics into the Olympics, especially the Tibetan protests.  With all the media coverage, xenophobic attitudes emerged, and I've seen alot of ignorant racist comments towards China.  They have a right to host the Olympics...enough said.

but I guess it would be the same when the London Olympics 2012 arrives.

Answer 7

Because competitions like these bring out the competitive side of people. Everyone wants their home country to win, and because of the enormous controversy from China.  

Answer 8

I don't see rudeness coming from the athletes in most cases. I've seen plenty of rude behavior on YA regarding the Olympics.