Faked Crowds

Only an authoritarian country would (1) call in fake crowds when faced with poor attendance, and (2) have those "fans" dress in identical shirts. The latter reminds me of the "plain-clothes men" in Roman Holiday.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2545531/Beijing-Olympics-China-drafts-in-spectators.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2546555/Beijing-Olympic-supporter-squads-drilled-in-the-art-of-diplomatic-cheering.html