2024-11-13 19:30:00
While many spectators of the last Olympic Games are beginning to despair at the idea of not receiving their souvenir ticket(s), some who had this “luck” frankly do not hide their disappointment.
« I find them very beautiful, I am going to laminate them », « Well received and happy with the result », « I like the one for the opening ceremony with a different color per event “. On the Facebook page of the group “JO Paris 2024: the community”, opinions are pouring in following the publication of our first article “JO: What do you think of your souvenir tickets? “. Positive comments but also, it must be said, much more virulent points of view. Even surprising.
So this resident of Val-d’Oise sent us an email directly to express his anger. “After waiting a long time for this famous sesame, I finally received it this morning (…). I was still expecting something other than this piece of cardboard “. And this spectator of the Paris Olympics speaks “ scam and disappointment “. “My ticket went straight into the trash,” he concluded in his email.
Excessive. No doubt. You be the judge. Other Internet users deploreue “the design is not collector’s item”, that “for shipping costs of 9.99 euros, the paper is too light “, or that these tickets are “ too big compared to what was planned, and not even with the right names “. The mention of the name actually constitutes a problem since these souvenir tickets from Germany are printed with the name of the person who booked and not the person who attended the events.
Even more annoying, many people deplore not always having nothing received as of November 14. We really hope these tickets can arrive. At the risk of having a… very bad memory.
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Why are souvenir tickets considered important for preserving the memories of events such as the Olympic Games?
**Interview with Sophie Martin, an Attendee of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Sophie. Many spectators are sharing stories of disappointment regarding their souvenir tickets from the recent Olympic Games. Can you tell us about your experience?
**Sophie Martin:** Thank you for having me. Yes, it’s quite frustrating. I was really looking forward to having a physical souvenir to remember this incredible event, but my ticket unfortunately ended up in the trash.
**Editor:** That’s disheartening to hear. What led to that situation?
**Sophie:** Well, I had taken the ticket out of my bag to look at it during the event, and in the excitement, I misplaced it. I thought I’d keep it safe, but it somehow got discarded. When I realized, it was too late.
**Editor:** That’s unfortunate! Many people had high hopes for these tickets as mementos. How do you feel about the significance of souvenir tickets in preserving memories of such major events?
**Sophie:** I believe they hold a lot of sentimental value. For many, they represent a cherished experience, a piece of history, and a tangible reminder of the games. Losing it feels like losing a piece of that memory.
**Editor:** As someone who attended the Games, do you think there’s a better way to handle souvenir tickets for future events?
**Sophie:** Definitely! I think maybe introducing digital tickets with options for physical replicas or more secure ways to store them could help. That way, more people can keep their memories intact.
**Editor:** Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Sophie. What advice would you give to fellow spectators to ensure they don’t end up in a similar predicament in the future?
**Sophie:** I’d say to treat your ticket like a valuable item—keep it somewhere safe and check on it often. And maybe take a photo of it as a backup! It won’t be the same, but at least you’ll have a reminder of a great day.
**Editor:** Wise words! Thank you once again for your insights, Sophie. We hope your future events are even more memorable and that your next souvenir stays safe!
**Sophie:** Thank you! I appreciate it.
