Crazy Video Mix-Up: Javelin Throw at the 'Winter Olympics' Goes Viral

Avery Emberly

Updated Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

A video making the rounds on Reddit has garnered significant attention due to an amusing mix-up that depicts a javelin throw as part of the 'Winter Olympics.' The clip showcases an athlete who has already obliterated the game's record and is now on his last throw to secure the gold. As he releases the javelin, it sails through the air with impressive grace. The commentator exclaims, "This guy's amazing; he is incredible!"

The video has sparked a flurry of reactions and comments. One user humorously noted, "Should have ended with that clip of the judge getting the javelin through the shoulder." Another pointed out the obvious mistake, stating, "Javelin toss is a Summer Olympics sport... just saying." This was echoed by others, including one who said, "Javelin throw is played at the Summer Olympics though."

Despite the mix-up, viewers were impressed by the athlete's performance, with one comment highlighting, "And with no run-up, impressive." The playful spirit continued with a comment suggesting a fitting title, "Should have been the Winter is Coming Olympics," and another celebrating the athlete's win, "HE WON THE COL-L-L-LLLD!"

While some users found the video crazy, others were confused about the sport's misclassification, with one stating, "This isn't a winter sport and I don't understand what's funny about it." Nonetheless, the execution was praised, as seen in the comment, "Flawless execution."

The video even sparked a fictional crossover, with one user joking, "TIL: The Night King would've gotten Silver in Paris." Adding to the playful banter, another user referenced popular culture, saying, "And that Arshad Nadeem was the one who threw Arya Stark."

This video serves as a reminder of how easily sports events can be humorously misinterpreted and the joy that can come from such lighthearted errors. The viral mix-up has certainly brought some laughter and highlighted the importance of context in sports.

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Top Comments from Reddit

gabacus_39

Should have ended with that clip of the judge getting the javelin through the shoulder.

Sylanthra

Javelin toss is summer olympics sport... just saying.

Redittor_53

Javellin throw is played at Summer Olympics though

RandyDefNOTArcher

And with no run up, impressive

gabacus_39

Should have been the Winter is Coming Olympics.

the_original_Retro

HE WON THE COL-L-L-LLLD!

ASxhBnsGhp

Actually hilarious.

SithLordDave

Flawless execution

snddavi

TIL: The Night King would've gotten Silver in Paris. And that Arshad Nadeem was the one who threw Arya Stark.

BigBlueTimeMachine

This isn't a winter sport and I don't understand what's funny about it.

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