No wonder the world thinks Americans are assholes.

NBC has touted in its commercials that the United States has it’s “best Olympic team ever” at the games this year. Sure–maybe that’s true. But, the Olympians seem to think they’re the best ever as well, which has lead to some pathetic stories in the Olympics.

1. Lindsey Jacobellis
Snowboarding is the US’s sport. We seem to dominate world tournaments and we were heavy favorites going into the Olympics. The men win the Gold with ease. The women should have done the same thing. Jacobellis was close to getting an EASY gold medal, when she decides to showoff by grabbing her board on her last jump. Funny, it caused her to lose her balance and in turn, lose the gold medal. I give her credit–she admitted she got “caught up in the moment” and made a mistake. But still. Maybe if she hadn’t gotten so cocky, then she might not have fell, hmmmm?

2. Shani Davis
This guy was trying to make history by becoming the first African-American speedskater to win a gold medal. Cool. He could have been a positive role-model like Vonetta Flowers was in the women’s bobsled competition in Salt Lake City. And he won the gold. Good for him. But he also is being accused of not being a team-player by not participating in the team race event for speedskating, possibly causing the US team to lose a medal in that race. He said hey–he looks out for him first and the USA second. I give this guy credit today though–he lost in the 1,500 race, and took it like a man, going on a victory lap with the Italian that did win it. Thanks for redeeming yourself. Wish I could say the same thing about the next guy.

3. Chad Hedrick
At the beginning of the Olympics, I remember hearing about this guy ALL the time. He was the one that was going to try and get 5 Olympic gold medals. He was one of America’s best. He wins the first one, but since then, has taken a nightmarish-public relations slide. He made a big stink about Shani Davis not doing the team event, because it cost them a medal. Then, when he lost in the 1,500 today, he refused to congratulate the Italian that won it. “After the bouquets were presented, Davis and Hedrick stepped up and joined Fabris. Davis tousled the Italian’s hair and they talked to each other. Not Hedrick. He stared straight ahead. There was no traditional handshake between the medalists.” Come on, you big baby. Stop being a pouting bitch. Someone was BETTER THAN YOU. Fair and square. It’s alright to be pissed off, but show some respect for the guy that did his best today. Your teammate did–why couldn’t you?

4. Michelle Kwan
Girl should have never been on the Olympic team to begin with. You missed the cut. You were injured. I don’t care if this was your last chance to medal or if you’re a veteran. That spot should have been Emily Hughes spot all along. Once again, a cocky, selfish American who thought she should get special treatment.

5. Bode Miller
Here’s an idea, Bode. Don’t make commercials about working so hard for your sport and then blow all of your races. Sure–you worked so hard, but you also partied hard and thought you knew everything about the courses. Guess not. I don’t see your medal anywhere.

Hopefully the USA and our media can give us some better stories than these this week. Focus on the Emily Hughes and the Vonetta Flowers of the US. Not these losers.