The 2014 Winter Olympics are officially underway in Sochi, Russia, with journalists from all over the world settling in for two weeks of intense competit — holy shit, why is there a pack of stray dogs in my room? And where, exactly, am I supposed to sleep because there is no furniture? And why is my computer not work — oh my god, I’ve been hacked! I’ve been hacked and I’ve only been in the country for two hours!
Ok, so a few, um…minor glitches in the planning department, it seems – at least according to the hilarious new Twitter handle @SochiProblems, which has racked up more than 100,000 followers in two days for its aggregation of the disgusting, baffling and even life-threatening obstacles faced by journalists as they navigate their way through a city where working doorknobs apparently aren’t a huge priority. Check out some of the highlights in our handy little roundup below, and then please, please pray for those poor dogs because the government is literally murdering them.
At least I didn’t have to share. #SochiToilet #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/Vt8BnECCcg
– Rob Elgas (@RobElgasNBC) February 5, 2014
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We give foreign athletes vodka and gin instead of water! #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/bvLBZCyd5m
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 4, 2014
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No water for you! #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/JHWyOU82bf
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 4, 2014
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Enjoy your peach juice, it comes directly from the tap! Oh wait, that’s water…. #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/N7yyzUAyCw
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 4, 2014
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Who wants front row seats? Not the gold medal but it’s close enough. #Sochi2014 #SochiProblems pic.twitter.com/0sqqJDFQmc
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 4, 2014
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NO FUN ON TOILETS! #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/d28OpQcagA
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 4, 2014
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You can have internet, but it must be impossible to use. #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/MrDRLX5EUs
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 4, 2014
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No flush, must play basketball with used toilet paper. #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/tHus7WfgtH
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 4, 2014
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@HarryCNN having no luck in Sochi. #SochiProblems #Sochi #Sochi2014 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/kDkVu5KyiC
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 4, 2014
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@JayOnrait, you know in Russia you get polar bear with bottle of vodka! #Sochi2014 #SochiProblems pic.twitter.com/3BldrvcLGQ
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 4, 2014
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We introduce new drink! Hello My Name Is Vladimir, it excellent drink. #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/1MQETjRmqA
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 4, 2014
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I see @barryap1 broke his doorknob… #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/NkUeP0Pd64
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 5, 2014
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We gave @SeanFitz_Gerald whole new wonderful experience today. #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/iDD6kTuZLV
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 5, 2014
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I think @blakeshelton‘s song took too much meaning in Russia. #HoneyBee #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/XnaLnraYpL
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 5, 2014
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Don’t throw paper in toilet, we won’t always fix. You understand I know. #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/Vo8j6YF158
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 5, 2014
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Luckily for @jianghomeshi, I have extra lightbulb but need doorknob in return. #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/s67850uTuj
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 5, 2014
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Reminder keep eyes on road or you may fall into big gapping hole. #SochiProblems #Sochi pic.twitter.com/Xb7GLSK53B
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 5, 2014
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NBC: All Visitors to Sochi Olympics Immediately Hacked https://t.co/W9Ni4UnNNd oops…. #SochiProblems #Sochi2014
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 5, 2014
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Come in room and sit in my chairs, they quite comfortable. #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/dmTSKHZm06
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 5, 2014
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Hallways very dangerous, keep calm and carry on…or trip and fall and hit head. #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/W2byFOOgax
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 6, 2014
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How to survive hotel in #Sochi: #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/3MZowLNV7x
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 6, 2014
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Uh, Miley? What did you do to my hotel room? #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/kcWb78VHts
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 6, 2014
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We put radiator in wrong place, we may fix it. #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/2gbfMNDrG0
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 6, 2014
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Women’s Downhill Skiing Halted Because Jump Was Too Big https://t.co/snNuAajINr #SochiProblems #Sochi2014
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 6, 2014
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A lot of complaints about the accommodations. This is the foyer of my apartment. #SochiProblems pic.twitter.com/gKnxCywKF0
– Mark Connolly (@MarkConnollyCBC) February 6, 2014
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#Sochi2014 because who doesn’t want to use a public restroom with completely mirrored ceilings? thanks shayba arena! pic.twitter.com/dTcFWseIAu
– Steph Stricklen (@StephStricklen) February 6, 2014
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Remember – elevator is the equipment of increased danger! #sochi pic.twitter.com/L8AWidzAOq
– Matt Galloway (@mattgallowaycbc) February 6, 2014
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Argh, the strays are attacking. #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/CkE3k1WUfG
– Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 4, 2014