Top 10 Hilarious Viral Moments from the Paris Olympics 2024
We challenge you not to smile while watching these amazing Olympic moments! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the funniest and most memeable moments from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris
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00:00Snoop's Olympic enthusiasm is contagious.
00:03Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the funniest and most meme-able moments from the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
00:11She goes, you're number 5 trending on Twitter, and I was like, you're kidding me.
00:21The heroes of the Olympics are not always the athletes who leave decorated with multiple medals.
00:26But we shouldn't forget about the people behind the scenes, making sure that everything goes smoothly here in Paris.
00:31Sometimes, it's those who are on our screens for a moment, but in our hearts for much longer.
00:37Case in point, Bob the Cap Catcher, the nickname bestowed upon the man who retrieved Team USA's Emma Weber swim cap from the bottom of the pool,
00:45following the women's 100-meter breaststroke preliminary race.
00:49More proof than not, all heroes wear capes, some do wear Speedos.
00:53As soon as he appeared with his scintillating swimwear, the audience, both at the event and at home, were enamored.
01:00We don't know if his name is actually Bob, but we do know that he and his Speedo have brought us utter joy.
01:17We hesitate to find amusement in an athlete's dreams of Olympic glory being dashed.
01:22But we cite this incident out of love, not mockery.
01:32While competing in a qualifying event, French pole vaulter Anthony Amerazzi's nether regions hit the bar he was going over,
01:39knocking it down and him out of the competition.
01:42While being well-endowed is often considered a blessing, in Amerazzi's case, it was something of a curse.
01:49He was understandably crushed by the outcome.
01:52According to his elimination in a statement posted by the French Athletics Federation, saying,
02:04However, many have expressed their support and admiration for Amerazzi.
02:09With any luck, he'll be clearing bars again with style in no time.
02:13The 2024 Paris Games mark Anthony's first time making it to the Olympics,
02:18and it's sure to be a competition he'll remember for a very long time.
02:26Even if you have no interest in sports, the Olympics opening ceremony is always a must-see spectacle.
02:32My friends, I'm watching the Olympics last night, and I go and do something and I come back,
02:37and he's like, oh, you missed the heavy metal performance.
02:39I was like, the heavy metal performance? I didn't think anything up.
02:42This year was no exception, taking us down the Seine and showcasing numerous wondrous French landmarks from Notre Dame to the Eiffel Tower,
02:50as well as the country's long-standing reputation for spectacular pageantry.
02:54But the most memorable moment occurred during the French Revolution-inspired third sequence.
02:59Entitled Liberté, it featured the beheaded Queen Marie Antoinette, played by soprano Marina Viotti,
03:06singing the opening lines of Ah! Ça ira! before being joined by French metal band Gojira.
03:11Everyone was like super enthusiastic and crazy about it, so I thought like, okay, we did it!
03:18If you're someone who loves French history and heavy metal in equal measure, this was the opening ceremony for you.
03:25Nothing comes to mind that compares to this. That was so unbelievably awesome.
03:36The Olympics have been around a very long time, but that doesn't mean they're afraid of trying new, exciting events.
03:42For example, the introduction of kayak cross, a sport that has to be seen to be believed.
03:48Imagine being dropped off a 20-foot ramp while you're sitting in a kayak,
03:53then racing through raging rapids with three competitors all allowed to push and shove you with their paddles.
03:59It starts with competitors being dropped in the rapid waters from 15 feet high and only gets more exciting from there.
04:05Everyone drops off at the same time and then battles each other down the course to get to the bottom first.
04:10With all sorts of obstacles in the water, it's the kind of event that can trip up even the most coordinated.
04:15And it caused a splash on social media, with some comparing it to Mario Kart with boats.
04:21Speaking of, any chance Mario Kart will be an event at the 2028 Games?
04:36American rugby player Ilona Marr has had quite a time at this year's Olympics,
04:40helping her Rugby 7s team earn bronze medals, meeting legends like Jason Kelsey, Snoop Dogg and Tom Brady,
04:47and putting body shamers in their place.
04:59Her TikTok account is also just full of numerous hilarious videos.
05:03From showing shenanigans inside the Olympic Village housing units,
05:07to joking about a meet cute in the dining hall,
05:09to indulging in a massive croissant as a light snack,
05:13Marr proved herself to be an inspiration not only as an athlete, but also as a human being.
05:20Do you know the Muffin Man?
05:22The Muffin Man?
05:23The Muffin Man!
05:24No, not the nursery rhyme character.
05:26We're talking about Norwegian swimmer Henrik Kristiansen.
05:29The Scandinavian athlete's adoration for the chocolate muffins served at the Olympic Village's dining hall
05:34made him a TikTok star, and earned him a delicious croissant.
05:38He's also known as the Muffin Man,
05:40because he's the only person in the world who can eat a chocolate muffin.
05:44The chocolate muffins served at the Olympic Village's dining hall made him a TikTok star,
05:48and earned him a delicious nickname.
05:50Henrik is winning hearts around the globe with his funny and relatable content throughout the games,
05:55giving fans a peek at his ongoing love for the yummy treats.
05:59According to others who have tried these baked goods,
06:01they really are as good as he claims.
06:03And though we believe him, we also wish we could try them for ourselves.
06:08Kristiansen isn't the only athlete to go viral for their food love this year.
06:12Canadian gymnast Georgia Villa has also made waves with her epic cheese photos.
06:34American swimmer Katie Ledecky made history at this year's Games,
06:38becoming the most decorated female swimmer,
06:40as well as the most decorated American woman in Olympic history.
06:55And watching her in action is an utter thrill.
06:58But you know what's even more exciting?
07:00Getting noticed by her.
07:06That's what happened to 8-year-old Madden Maddie Lowry,
07:09who was in attendance when Ledecky won gold in the 1500m freestyle final.
07:14After her victory, Ledecky waved at her young fan,
07:17who reacted with utter glee, even almost fainting.
07:21And the joy didn't stop there,
07:23as Lowry was later surprised by Ledecky on a video call.
07:30We cannot wait for when the two of them finally get to meet in person.
07:39It's a bird!
07:40It's a plane!
07:41It's an amazing athlete!
07:43American artistic gymnast Stephen Nederozic is a pommel horse specialist,
07:47who became a star at this year's Games.
07:53And key to that is his glasses,
07:56which he took off prior to his bronze medal winning performance.
07:59Naturally, comparisons were drawn between pommel horse guy
08:03and a certain superhero and his journalist alter ego.
08:09There is a striking resemblance to Clark Kent.
08:12We don't know if Nederozic has the ability to fly or use x-ray vision,
08:16but we do know that he became a hero to us and countless others
08:20thanks to his charisma and pommel horse prowess.
08:23My coach came up to me and said,
08:24Stephen, you don't get a flag, you get a cape.
08:27And it was legitimately a whole cape, it was awesome.
08:34During the 10m air pistol mixed team event,
08:37most of the competitors had the kind of visible protective gear you would expect.
08:40During the event, it is standard practice
08:43for competitors to wear the allowed eyewear
08:46and take advantage of any special equipment that is permitted.
08:49That is, except for one.
08:5151-year-old Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikic
08:54took the internet by storm with his decidedly laid-back approach to target shooting.
08:59Instead of bulky ear protection and a visor,
09:01Dikic went with small earplugs and everyday eyeglasses.
09:05What's more, he even had his other hand in his pocket,
09:08as if he was playing a carnival game
09:10rather than competing on the global stage with other target experts.
09:22It doesn't seem to have hindered him too much,
09:24as he brought home a silver medal for Turkey.
09:27But if you are an aspiring sports shooter, remember, safety first.
09:31When I saw how he was shooting, I thought in my head,
09:34that's so Turkish.
09:37Okay, the no ear protection, that's so Turkish.
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09:58Number 1. Snoop Dogg reacts to Simone Biles
10:02If there's any undisputed non-athlete star of this year's Olympics,
10:06it's Snoop Dogg.
10:11The iconic artist served as NBC's ambassador of happiness,
10:15and he more than lived up to his title.
10:17We could probably fill out a whole list with great Snoop moments,
10:20from holding the torch, to swimming with Michael Phelps,
10:23to looking the part while watching dressage with his BFF Martha Stewart.
10:27Have you ever ridden a horse?
10:28No, I'm scared.
10:29But if we can only single out one moment,
10:32it would have to be his reaction to gymnastics great Simone Biles'
10:35incredible qualifying performance.
10:38It's a look that says he cannot believe his eyes,
10:41which to be fair, neither could we.
10:43We also can't forget about his adorable dance party with Biles
10:47and her teammate Jordan Shiles.
10:51What Paris Olympics moment do you think is très drôle?
10:54Let us know in the comments.
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