Rio Olympics: It's nothing like the Magic Kingdom, Dave Barry writes

Rio Olympics: It's nothing like the Magic Kingdom, Dave Barry writes

"I went to watch Olympic fencing. Many people mock fencing as being antiquated and a bit silly, but in fact of all the Olympic sports, it is physically the most difficult to get to from my hotel. Basically two people in white space suits lunge at each other until one touches the other with the tip of his or her sword — which is called an “épée,” “saber” or “foil” — and colored lights go on to indicate that a point has been scored. It was interesting, but I think it could be made more entertaining with the addition of some dramatic elements, such as pirate outfits, or bloodshed. Or maybe the fencers could swing from chandeliers."