The suggestion by state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis that the summer Olympics be moved from Tokyo to Florida is providing fodder for ‘Late Show’ host Stephen Colbert.
“The Americans are off to a strong start in the 500-meter moped leg shaving sprint,” was among the bits in a video that Colbert’s team threw together.
On #LSSC tonight: What the Olympics would look like if they were in Florida. pic.twitter.com/fYBMyCAwbe
— The Late Show (@colbertlateshow) January 27, 2021
Patronis released a letter Monday that he sent to the International Olympic Committee, encouraging the body to consider relocating the 2021 Olympics from Japan to Florida.
As part of the pitch, he mentioned Jacksonville. “When most states shut down their sporting events, the city of Jacksonville hosted the Ultimate Fighting Championship (the UFC), and the National Basketball Association (NBA) set up the 'bubble' to hold games in Orlando,” Patronis wrote.
WJCT News’ earlier story about Patronis advocating to bring the 2021 Olympics to Florida is available here.
