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Err Russia, you're missing an Olympic ring

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THE WINTER OLYMPICS got off to a shaky start when a display malfunctioned at the opening ceremony, leaving just four Olympic rings instead of five.

A set of giant snowflakes were supposed to transform into the Olympic rings as part of the Sochi grand opening.

But one failed to expand, leaving the Russian organisers with red faces (and a unwanted snowflake). Oops.

Conor Lyne carried the Irish flag in the Parade of Nations, marking the official opening of the Games which run until 23 February.

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    Mute Mark Stewart
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    Feb 7th 2014, 5:29 PM

    Thats a homosexual ring protesting

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    Mute Richard III
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    Feb 7th 2014, 5:13 PM

    Someone’s going to be doing hard labour in Siberia

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    Feb 7th 2014, 5:36 PM

    The ring won’t open….comedy gold.

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    Mute cathal shannon
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    Feb 7th 2014, 5:41 PM

    €37 billion only gets you four rings

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    Feb 7th 2014, 8:59 PM

    €37bn got us at least three banks

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    Mute cathal shannon
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    Feb 7th 2014, 9:21 PM

    Don’t forget 2 years dole

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    Feb 7th 2014, 6:40 PM

    looks like a bright sparkly anus. and im perfectly ok with that if it annoys the hell out of Putin

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    Feb 7th 2014, 10:13 PM

    A ring that wont open? Wonder if Putin will let them ask the gays for some advice

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    Feb 7th 2014, 11:29 PM

    It’s the gays! They must have sabotaged the whole thing!!!

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    Feb 7th 2014, 8:41 PM

    4 out of 5 aint bad.Hic!

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