white elephant

At the end of his storyline, there’s a disorienting creative decision that nearly addresses the white elephant in the room: the question of who belongs in this community.

London had to be mindful, not only of the public nature of the costs and the desire to not have white elephants, but of the promises that were made to inspire a generation.

According to Buddhist lore, when she conceived, the queen dreamed that an auspicious white elephant entered her womb.

But the IOC is sensitive about spiraling costs and potential white elephant projects, so is encouraging local organizers to use venues in other countries.

The IOC is sensitive about spiraling costs and potential white elephant projects, so encourages local organizers to use venues in other countries.