America is recovering from a very mild bout of Olympic Fever, an epidemic which failed to spread like wildfire, disappointing the Olympic Committee and advertisers alike.

Last night NBC broadcast the Closing Ceremonies, which failed to hold my attention for more than about half an hour, just long enough to watch the wheelchair-bound mayor of Vancouver, the site of the 2010 games, wave the enormous Olympic flag by sticking the handle in a slot in his chair and spinning. Part touching, part funny.

Are Americans getting bored by the Olympics, despite promoters’ best attempts to make it exciting, adding new sports and more in-depth coverage? Maybe plain ol’ figure skating just isn’t high-def enough.

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