2. The Virgin Bachelorette
Given how much attention has been paid to Lolo Jones’ sex appeal and virgin status, she seems an easy choice to be the next Bachelorette. Find her a bevy of guys, throw in a hot tub and it’s a done deal. She’s got to be more interesting than Emily, and we’re sure she’ll find a way to mention the virgin thing about 1,000 times an episode.
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10. Some Off-the-Wall Events
The bigger sports get the lion’s share of the media attention, but there are a multitude of oddball sports that people medal in. Trampoline, table tennis, badminton, canoeing, BMX biking and synchronized swimming… there’s really something for everyone, and now thanks to the Internet, you don’t have to watch them at four in the morning anymore.
3. You’ll Know Who They Are on Dancing With the Stars
Long past are the days when Summer Sanders had to rely on Figure It Out to further her fame, and Brian Boitano stayed in the spotlight because of South Park. Now, American gold medalists inevitably end up on Dancing With the Stars or sometimes Celebrity Apprentice, so you might as well get to know them now.
