Inspired by the profound Frenchness of the Paris Games, we — like much of the internet — have been thinking about how to showcase L.A. when the Olympics come to town in 2028.
While the next edition of the Summer Games has come in for criticism and complaints, it's also likely to match or exceed events like the Super Bowl and the Oscars in terms of turning the world's attention to the city. In the spirit of the loud, chaotic, inimitable City of Angels, here are nine wild ideas for making L.A. itself the star in four years' time. Erect the Olympic cauldron at Griffith Park...
—Jeanette Marantos Create a mechanical surfing ride for spectators There could be several with different degrees of difficulty, so beginners can simply try to stand up on the board, while semi-pros ride waves closer to those faced in competition. It's safer than the open water, and of course comes with lots of possibilities for commemorative photos. They do water rides at theme parks, where people get drenched.
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