London 2012 Megathread [Part 1]

grey_so_what

Kurz wrote: »

It looked kinda like the Paddy's Day parade in Longford compared to Beijing.

Musically, I think not.

Then, again, you may not be a fan.:rolleyes::D:D

Capt'n Midnight

irish-stew wrote: »

They wont make that mistake again.

It's the Seoul time that will happen, more than their careers worth.

steve9859

Kurz wrote: »

It looked kinda like the Paddy's Day parade in Longford compared to Beijing.

Beijing was just drums and fireworks, right? And lots of bling (and half the fireworks were faked for tv!). Oh yeh, and that scroll thing (which was no better than the chimneys rising up). Definitely more imagination this time....

Sea Filly

Colmustard wrote: »

I thought it was brilliant much better then Beijing,

Then they had to put Beckham's mug into it and it was ruined

Welldone Beckham you have ruined the Olympics for everybody.

I think this means he won't be lighting the torch though, so that's a plus!

Mountainlad

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

Why?

Haha I fixed it, kinda!

Cienciano

Redjeep! wrote: »

No. They'd just sell the rights to host it every 4 years. It'd make them make billions.

Then there'd be all the spin off merchandising they could cash in on.

Actually, my post was rubbish. Even if they hosted it themselves, it's not like they'd have to build a brand new stadium every 4 years.

Kurz

grey_so_what wrote: »

Musically, I think not.

Then again you may not be a fan.:rolleyes::D:D

The music looked good alright.

Redjeep!

Tipperary animal lover wrote: »

Pretty cheap looking open ceremony compared to the last two Beijing and Sydney ..... But the British will say it was the best of course......

Nah. I thought it was great. Different, but great.

It couldn't keep being a pi$$ing conetest as to who could have the biggest drum band, the most fireworks etc.

Colmustard

Kurz wrote: »

It looked kinda like the Paddy's Day parade in Longford compared to Beijing.

I don't agree I think they made up for the lack of funds in comparison with creativity, originality and quality.

I loved the whole thing, the music section was amazing. To spite them leaving out the Smiths:rolleyes:

Dunny

Belarus sent the national butchers association

Hercule Poirot

Sea Filly wrote: »

I think this means he won't be lighting the torch though, so that's a plus!

Beckham refused to do it, stated that an olympian should do it... he has a point!

steve9859

Tipperary animal lover wrote: »

Pretty cheap looking open ceremony compared to the last two Beijing and Sydney ..... But the British will say it was the best of course......

But one has to bear in mind the number of people who will refuse on principle to admit that London did a good job

Jimoslimos

take everything wrote: »

Have they referenced The Smiths at all.
Britishness personified.

Morrissey's rumoured to be a bit of a xenophobe, can't imagine him being too pleased with the influx of foreigners for the Games.

stampydmonkey

hello Belgium!

Duckworth_Luas

Was in the USA last week. The main news story, along with the Colorado massacre, was that the USA team are going to be wearing berets. French berets! Unpatriotic head wear! Freedom hating hats!

IvySlayer

I liked it overall but no Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Doctor Who or Top Gear is disappointing.

Colmustard

Sea Filly wrote: »

I think this means he won't be lighting the torch though, so that's a plus!

WWWHhhhhhhaaaattttttttttttt

I am turning it off NOW.

Brain Stroking

Kurz wrote: »

It looked kinda like the Paddy's Day parade in Longford compared to Beijing.

What the hell are you on about? This has been amazing stuff so far. They've absolutely nailed it.

Mountainlad

Bhutan just gone, that means 65 countries left til Ireland.

Put the kettle on guys!

kfallon

Whats the name of that Underworld tune on in the background?

Sea Filly

Hercule Poirot wrote: »

Beckham refused to do it, stated that an olympian should do it... he has a point!

It wouldn't have been him anyway. Self-regarding much, Becks?

keith16

mike65 wrote: »

I wonder if this pause is a way of getting around the IOCs refusal to mark 40 years since Munich?

Apparently this isn't the thread (or website in fact) for any type of political discussion in relation to the Olympics.

Hercule Poirot

So that's what the urns are for!!

COYW

Tipperary animal lover wrote: »

Pretty cheap looking open ceremony compared to the last two Beijing and Sydney ..... But the British will say it was the best of course......

I actually thought it was well thought out. Brilliant so far. The Queen looked bored when she arrived though.

Guy:Incognito

Jesus I hope that hefty one in the white suit isnt a runner.:)

ascanbe

Jimoslimos wrote: »

Morrissey's rumoured to be a bit of a xenophobe, can't imagine him being too pleased with the influx of foreigners for the Games.

Don't be misrepresenting poor oul' Mozzer.
If he reads that he'll probably sue you.

FanadMan

Mountainlad wrote: »

Bhutan just gone, that means 65 countries left til Ireland.

Put the kettle on guys!

I made a cuppa and missed about 5 pages here lol

Hande hoche!

Interesting about Brazil and sailing.

Mr.Crinklewood

Hercule Poirot wrote: »

So that's what the urns are for!!

What?

beco2010

I dont under stand does CHUCK NORRIS allow this to happen or is it just the closest to CHUCK NORRIS get the gold

Spudmonkey

Some lovely legs from the Brazilians. Well done girls!!!!

jojofizzio

hideous luminosity on the brazilians!!

mrpdap

Hercule Poirot wrote: »

ballsymchugh wrote: »

bit of a chilling version of a quality hymn

tbh, I'm kinda liking it

Very touching, both the singing and dancing

Hercule Poirot

Mr.Crinklewood wrote: »

What?

They put the flags in them and stand them on the big hilly thing

Professey Chin

kfallon wrote: »

Whats the name of that Underworld tune on in the background?

I would also like to know this

Hande hoche!

beco2010 wrote: »

I dont under stand does CHUCK NORRIS allow this to happen or is it just the closest to CHUCK NORRIS get the gold

He is too busy complaining about gay scouts.

swingking

what are all these unknown countries - Berundi??

efb

bored now! Bring on Katie!!!

squod

COYW wrote: »

I actually thought it was well thought out. Brilliant so far. The Queen looked bored when she arrived though.

Universal agreement up here on how crap it is so far. Fairly crap. Kinda 4/10

Guy:Incognito

swingking wrote: »

what are all these unknown countries - Berundi??

Did you not have an atlas in school?

jojofizzio

loving the gear on the Camerooneranians!!

naughto

nice from canada

bnt

Some person on Facebook getting re-tweeted a lot: "The world is watching and saying 'What? What the f*ck?' And Britain is saying 'This. This is the f*ck.' "

Mr.Crinklewood

A few oompa loompas are appearing on the hill in the background.

Guy:Incognito

Cape Verde flag carrier looks to be struggling with the walk.

Cienciano

Brain Stroking wrote: »

What the hell are you on about? This has been amazing stuff so far. They've absolutely nailed it.

Not enough lasers, fireworks and huge drum bands for some people :pac:

Samich

We need more "SHAFT...aahhhhhhhhhhh"

retalivity

hot cambodians
/off to wikipedia to check out their team

Ah_Yeah

Thank god we're not "Republic of Ireland" in this

H2UMrsRobinson

efb wrote: »

But Great Britain (They're olympic name) are last

Greece were first as they held the first olympic games and GB are last because...yep you guessed it!