There’ll be no medals for these missteps
Yes, the U.S rakes in some shiny hardware every four years at the Olympics, but in a whole bunch of non-sporty categories, we don’t even place. Things like parental leave and the two-party system don’t aim to win medals, but it’s an analogy so please stick with us. We’re clearly throwing in something about the Olympics to stay topical and relevant, but it’s a list about a country, so it’s not too far of a stretch.
Now, check out how the U.S fell short, would ya?
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