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When you think of the Olympics, what scene comes to mind? A quiet and sparsely populated arena? Medical staff in hazmat suits? Little to no cheering? Well, that is precisely what the 2022 Winter Olympics will look and sound like. Fun!<\/p>\n
Like the 2020 Summer Olympics, this years Winter Games will have a very limited number of spectators given *gestures wildly* all of this. Additionally, officials are encouraging those spectators who are allowed in to abstain from cheering. Nary a hoot nor a holler! On Thursday, the New York Times described the crowd at a preliminary hockey game between Canada and Switzerland as subdued. Not usually what youd expect from a worldwide sports event, especially when that sport is hockey. In addition to the quiet crowd, a group of medical staff in hazmat suits was in attendance, as per the Beijing Olympics COVID-19 guidelines.<\/p>\n
As silly as it seems, the no yelling rule is not a completely absurd precaution. Evidence does suggest that yelling and singing can increase the spread of COVID-19. Still, Id imagine a crowd of shouting fans is far less intimidating than a room of people sitting quietly, saying nothing, as you do your little ice jumps and sports goals.<\/p>\n
With these dystopian guidelines in place, I would like to propose a few alternative cheering options for any and all 2022 Olympics spectators to consider:<\/p>\n
- Snapping la a poetry reading- A few loud stomps- Initiating a low clap- Air horns- Making fart noises with your hands- Jumping up and down quietly- Doing a little dance- Giving a thumbs-up- Making a swoosh-ing sound with your hazmat suit like you would wind pants- Lip-syncing the words to Fight Song- Whispering good job into your mask<\/p>\n
If you would like to quietly whisper along, the Olympics kick off tomorrow with an Opening Ceremony Im sure will be just as eerie as last years.<\/p>\n
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