Hilarious social media reactions on athletes being given ‘anti-sex’ beds at Tokyo Olympics

The Cardboard made beds given to athletes at the Tokyo Games village has caused massive controversy.

In a Twitter thread made by Rio Olympics silver medallist in 5000 metres Paul Chelimo,  he shared photos of his bed and then joked about the bizarre sleeping setup claiming it is aimed  at preventing intimacy among athletes.

“Beds will be able to withstand the weight of a single person to avoid situations beyond sports. I see no problem for distance runners, even 4 of us can do,” he wrote while sharing a picture of the beds.

However, the organisers have defended the choice of the bed refuting claims that they are ‘anti-sex.’

They say beds will be recycled into paper products post the game and their design helps to promote the idea of social distancing.

There explanations have not put the matter to rest but rather triggered hilarious reactions online.

Below are some of the best;