Russia Pokes Fun At Itself During Closing Ceremony By Recreating Infamous Fifth Ring Fail

Guess that fifth ring's pretty stubborn, huh?

As the closing ceremony began in Sochi, a group of performers stepped onto the stage to create a human version of the Olympic rings.

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But, just as in the opening ceremony, the fifth ring just couldn't seem to open itself up.

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Closing ceremony.

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Opening ceremony.

Oh, wait! There they go!

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Very clever, Russia. Very clever.

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Putin approves.

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