The 2024 Paris Olympics is making waves with its latest innovation: cardboard beds! That’s right, athletes will be snoozing on eco-friendly, foldable boxes that double as a funhouse attraction. And who better to demonstrate these marvels than the splash-tastic diver Tom Daley?
At the ripe old age of 30, Tom is practically an Olympic fossil, diving headfirst into his fourth Games. When he’s not busy collecting medals (one gold and three bronzes, thank you very much), he’s married to Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black and performing death-defying stunts on social media.
In a TikTok video that’s more thrilling than any gold medal dive, Tom showcases the latest in Olympic sleep technology. He jumps on the cardboard bed like it’s a bouncy castle, all while assuring us it can handle the weight of even the most enthusiastic sleeper. “This is cardboard,” Tom announces, as if revealing the secret ingredient to a magic trick. “As you can see, it’s like a box.” He jumps, he bounces, he lands. “As you can see, they’re pretty sturdy,” he adds, as the bed holds strong.
Now, here’s where things get spicy. Rumor has it these cardboard creations are designed to discourage certain… extracurricular activities. But let’s be real, if anyone can turn a cardboard bed into a carnival ride, it’s an Olympic athlete. So, whether you’re leaping for gold or bouncing on your box-bed, Paris 2024 promises to be one for the history (and TikTok) books!
@tomdaley CARBOARD BEDS IN THE OLYMPIC VILLAGE! #paris2024 #olympics ♬ original sound – Tom Daley
