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9. Wouldn't it be local displeasure over the contrast between their standard of living

Sat Aug 13, 2016, 10:50 AM

Aug 2016

vs the luxury waste of spending on this event?

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What the hell is up with the crowds in Rio? [View all] rufus dog Aug 2016 OP

that would be my guess rufus dog Aug 2016 #2

I'm Sure The Bad Press Rio Got Before The Games Started.... global1 Aug 2016 #4

There isn't always a local audience for certain matches or events Sen. Walter Sobchak Aug 2016 #5

Swimming and women's gymnastics Control-Z Aug 2016 #6

Maybe they're all at the diving venue. Cracklin Charlie Aug 2016 #7

But I heard the crowds numbered in Mendocino Aug 2016 #8

I heard the BBC announcers talking about this yesterday. auntpurl Aug 2016 #10

Would be nice if they would donate these seats to kids' groups suffragette Aug 2016 #11

A friend of mine there.... Adrahil Aug 2016 #12

how about when a brazilian athlete or team is playing ? JI7 Aug 2016 #15