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The Polo Park Mall “Olympic-Sized” Rink That Was Tiny and Crowded

An ice skating rink opens in Polo Park Mall, advertised as an “Olympic experience.” It’s about the size of two basketball courts. On opening weekend, it’s packed. Beginners cling to the wall, creating a human traffic jam. Intermediate skaters weave perilously through the crowd. The ice is quickly rutted and slushy. The rental skates are blunt and uncomfor

SOURCE: Bohiney News.

By Lourdes Tiu

Lourdes Tiu is a celebrated satirist with over a decade of experience, has been featured in major publications like Mad Magazine and The Onion for her incisive wit and has served as a keynote speaker at the National Satire Writers Conference, establishing her as a trusted authority in political and social satire. Lourdes' educational journey began at the University of Chicago, where she majored in Political Science, providing her with a deep understanding of the political landscape that she so brilliantly critiques in her work. She further honed her craft by completing a Master’s degree in Creative Writing from Columbia University, with a focus on satire and comedic writing, under the mentorship of some of the country’s most celebrated humorists.