Gallery: These 12 Memes Are the Real Champs of the Sochi Olympics

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    Shoshi Games

    Shoshanna on HBO's *Girls* (played by Zosia Mamet) has some of the best facial expressions of anyone on the show. Turns out they're even better when placed on the shoulders of Olympic athletes. (Expand the gallery for the best experience.)
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    02

    #SochiProblems

    \#SochiProblems became a popular hashtag after photos from the games - like this one of a two-toilet stall - hit the web.
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    Ashley Wagner's Reaction

    Figure skater Ashley Wagner's reaction to a disappointing score became Photoshop fodder for the ages.
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    04

    Russian Police Choir

    The Russian Police Choir got their Daft Punk on with all the awkwardness one would expect from law enforcement in a former Soviet state.
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    05

    #Quinning

    \#Quinning became popular after U.S. bobsledder Johnny Quinn had to do his best *Alien* chestburster impression in order to escape a hotel bathroom in Sochi.
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    06

    Figure Skating - Winter Olympics Day 9

    Olympic figure skaters: the embodiment of elegance and poise. Or so we thought.
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    07

    Norwegian Curling Pants

    Haberdasher mashin'! The curling team from Norway has *the* best pants. Hands down.
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    TJ Oshie Shootout

    Kneel before your new hockey god T.J. Oshie, who converted some unbelievable shootout goals against Russia, including this one.
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    09

    Rings Fail

    When the Olympic rings [malfunctioned](http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/olympics-fourth-place-medal/sochi-opening-ceremony-glitch--only-four-of-five-rings-light-up-164831946.html) during the opening ceremony, the internet sprang into action.
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    Hoth Olympics

    This is what it would look like if the Olympics took place during the Battle of Hoth, and we're not just Tauntan.
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    11

    Dogecoin Jamaican Bobsled Team

    Dogesled might not be the most stable alt-currency, but it raised $30,000 for the Jamaican bobsled team. Such cool, very runnign!
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    12

    Unintentional Facemask

    Kathrin Zettle took a gate flag to the grill and just kept on schussing.
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