The way to see which country has the best steroid supplier.

Noun: a friend who is usually only called upon by a friend when a more primary/prominent friend is unavailable.

Taken from the term “second string” in an athletic competition situation. In football, if the star quarterback gets injured during a play, the second string is called off the bench to replace him/her. A “Second String Friend” is essentially benched until needed, if ever.

Synonyms: Plan B, Second Choice, Secondary Friend, Benched Until Needed

The one time of year when Americans pretend to actually care about sports like water polo and gymnastics

An sporting event originating in Greece as an honor to the gods. In more modern times it has become an international sporting contest were most of the world's countries participate every four years. The athletes selected to participate are their country's cream of the crop and represent their home nation with unparalleled pride. Being awarded a medal means you are one of the best athletes in the world. A pure and true athletic spectacle that has unfortunately received less popularity in recent years.

An excuse to see young people in minimal clothing.

Shorthand for "The Olympic Games": A sporting event held every four years on a very uneven playing field where rich countries' athletes kick poor countries' athletes butts so rich countries can gloat.

Something that would be much more fun to watch if the competitors were allowed to take drugs.