Russia Pokes Fun at Olympic Ring Malfunction in Closing Ceremony

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Annie Colbert
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Russia Pokes Fun at Olympic Ring Malfunction in Closing Ceremony

Don't say the Russians can't laugh at themselves.

During the opening minutes of the closing ceremony, performers poked fun at the infamous opening ceremony Olympic ring malfunction. The moment became a touchstone of #sochiproblems, but it seems Russia had the last laugh at the 2014 Olympic Games.

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You go, fifth ring -- we'll never forget you.

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