16 Burning Questions We Have About the 2016 Rio Olympics (So far)

By Claire Downs

As we enter the second week of the 2016 Rio Games, the competition has only gotten stiffer. This week, we'll see the final results as many events come to a close, and new sports, such as Track & Field take the Olympic stage. So far, Team USA has been slaying all day - leading the international medal count at 5 Gold, 7 Silver and 7 Bronze. Medals aside, Rio's got some 'splainin' to do. From bizarre venue stories to dope feats of strength, this Olympics has been full of WTF moments and more. So, Olympics, we need answers. These are our most pressing questions about the games so far.

Can we schedule this wedding to happen at the closing ceremonies?

*Sniff* YES! Love wins!

Are you still watching the Olympics without Serena Williams?

Tbh, I ain't thinking 'bout you. Sorry, I ain't sorry.

Why wasn't this artist in charge of the Rio Olympics construction?

If Dressage is an Olympic Sport, why isn't Street Art?

Why are people still so stupid and sexist?

Novel idea: let's celebrate female Olympians because they're OLYMPIANS!

Are Aly Raisman parents always this nervous?

I'm getting flashbacks to my parents at my fourth grade piano recital. Stressed AF!

What is cupping?

Just guessing, but I think it's a very effective way to get a round hickey.

Who do we blame for this?

And can a medal be used as a makeshift hairtie?

Why hasn't the Internet given us this remix yet?

Quick - switch out the National Anthem!

Why can't politicians be more like athletes?

No idea how this happened, but this selfie scored 10 for diplomacy.

Wait. So Olympic athletes can't drink?

The Dutch competitor defied gravity, but couldn't defy BAC.

Sooo. Why's the pool green guys?

OMG Ew! But, I guess it's better than yellow or brown?

You're competing in the Olympics - you can't put down your phone?

To be fair, I bet the Pokemon in Rio are supes rare.

Does anybody have the flag bearer from Tonga's number?

So that's where all of Brazil's body oil went.

Why is handball so hard to understand?

It's like hand-soccer with a big baseball on a hockey field!

What's up with all the empty seats?

'Cause I got nothin' goin' on this weekend...

How does a human do this?

Gravity: 0, Simone Biles: 1.

Who do you think are the hottest athletes at the 2016 Olympics? We break down our choices in the video below.