1. 8. Nagano 1998:

   

   Canadian snowboarder Ross Rebagliati lost his gold after testing positive for marijuana, but later got it back, since marijuana is not a performance-enhancing drug.

2. 7. St. Moritz 1948:

   

   The United States sent two different teams to the ice hockey competition.

3. 6. London 2012:

   

   The Olympic logo drew immediate criticism, and numerous spoofs.

4. 5. Vancouver 2010:

   

   Sven Kramer lost the 10,000 meter speed skating race after his coach told him to change lanes at the wrong time.

5. 4. Berlin 1936:

   

   Boxer Thomas Hamilton-Brown consoled himself after his first-round loss by going on an eating binge. When it became clear that he had actually won, he was too heavy to compete in his weight class.

6. 3. Rome 1960:

   

   Wym Essajas, the first ever athlete from Suriname to participate in the Olympics, was given the wrong starting time, and slept through the 800 meter race.

7. 2. Stockholm 1912:

   

   Portuguese runner Francisco Lázaro covered his body with wax before the marathon, to prevent sunburn. The wax restricted his perspiration, and the runner died as a result.

8. 1. Munich 1972 :

   

   Eddie Hart, the favourite for the 100 meters race, never showed up for the event because his coach, Stan Wright, used the wrong schedule.

Best announcer ever : “Oh the Frenchman; Oh Monsieurrrrr”.

1. Take a drink:

   

   When Scott Hamilton: 1. Raises his voice: “triple tooooooe” “double luuuuutz” 2. Laughs when someone lands a jump: “hahahahaha oh!!" 3. "Beaaaaaaaautiful" 4. Says someone is "truly special." 5. Talks about maturity.

2. 

   Any use of the word "fire" or fire metaphors when describing a skater's performance. For example: "hot off the tales of her win at Nationals" or "that was a fiery performance."

3. 

   Any use of "this young lady." Ex. This young lady was second at this years' World Championships. This young lady could surprise some folks. This young lady loves to listen to Lady Gaga before competing. Etc.

4. 

   Someone falls. Finish your drink if they don't get up.

5. 

   When an athlete is referred to as a "national treasure." Ex. Kim Yu-Na is a national treasure in her native land of Korea.

6. 

   Any ballerina comparisons. Ex. She is skating so elegantly, like a ballerina on ice.

7. 

   Any mention of an American figure skating legend. Ex. Peggy Flemming, Tonya Harding, Kristi Yamaguchi, Dorothy Hamil.

8. Take a shot:

   

   Any use of the word "musicality." Ex. The musicality, personality - she has it all!

9. 

   If Scott Hamilton “knows her.”

10. 

    If an athlete is wearing a HEADDRESS/hat/anything in her hair.

11. 

    Any use of the phrase "supple knees." Ex. She has fresh, supple knees.

12. 

    Any comparison of Michelle Kwan/Tara Lipinski to Mirai Nagasu/Rachael Flatt. Finish your drink if they make it a racial thing.

13. 

    Any talk of "Michelle Kwan" and "the gold that eluded her."

14. 

    Whenever commentators say something that suggests Sasha Cohen should be there. Ex. Nagasu is good, but she doesn't have the poise and technique that come with time. Like Sasha Cohen.

15. Chug/finish your drink:

    

    If Frank Carroll smiles.

16. 

    Any mention of “playing it safe” and “maturity” in the same sentence. Bonus shot if they talk about “delivering the goods."

17. The Canadians skate to Sarah McLachlan.

18. Kill yourself:

    

    If someone skates to Linkin Park.

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4 of the 23 ice-dancing teams competing in Vancouver are brother and sister pairs. Who have to tango together. Ew.

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The US women's curling team doesn't get enough love, so I made them this tribute video.

Deadspin has the email address of Dick Ebersol, the NBC sports director who is keeping you from watching skiing live or on the internet.

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China's gold medalists in pairs figure skating, Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo, warm up before their big performance.

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