NOTE: Salt Lake City, Utah, chosen in 1998, to host the 2002 Winter Olympics, allegedly did more than a little vote-buying in order to enhance its chances, providing International Olympic Committee members with college tuition money for their kids and female "escorts" for themselves. Then IOC President, Juan Antonio Samaranch, promised to get to the bottom of the scandal.

Several top IOC officials were booted out of office, several were strongly reprimanded, a few had their hands slapped, and a couple came away smelling like roses. Go figure!

As for the SLOC officials charged, the case FINALLY went to court, where they were found innocent of all charges (other than poor judgement).

The Top 9 Signs Your City Used Bribes to Become an Olympic Site

9> IOC members seem unconcerned over scheduling conflicts due to the yachting, diving and swimming events all being held in the 34th Street YMCA pool.

8> All 75 of the new hires in the mayor's office are named Ingrid or Sven.

7> After Philadelphia lands the Summer Games, Juan Antonio Samaranch sports a hood ornament that looks strangely like the Liberty Bell.

6> Only someone bribed with hookers and college tuition wouldn't think the term "New York City Hospitality Committee" is an oxymoron.

5> Karl Malone played forward for the Utah Samaranches.

4> T-shirt for sale in the hotel lobby: "My dad went to Salt Lake City, and all I got was this T-shirt and college tuition."

3> "Miss Salt Lake" for 1999 requires a translator to deliver her coronation speech.

2> New Olympic mascots: Vinny and Knuckles.

and Top5's Number 1 Sign Your City Used Bribes to Become an Olympic Site...

1> The IOC suddenly decides to change the official cycling uniforms to white shirts and ties.