London 2012 Megathread [Part 1]

Capt'n Midnight

what about the poor bastards who have to have it cleaned up and ready for tomorrow morning ?

YouTookMyName

Right lads it's all over for the night. Fúck off home.

FanadMan

paconnors wrote: »

i wonder how can they use the middle of the stadium for track and field events, if they leave cauldren there

They gonna move it.....or so they said on BBC

Mountainlad

Song selection for the night great. And then RTE decide to sign off with that sh*te.

Namlub

Dr.Strange wrote: »

I just wasted 3 hours of my life watching that tripe?
WTF?

Your time isn't that precious, stay calm.

aimerlans

Anyone feeling a bit unimpressed.. It didn't catch my attention in the slightest especially in comparison with Beijing, I gave up watching around 10pm so perhaps I didn't give it enough time..

What did everyone else think..

Redjeep!

goodie2shoes wrote: »

i love the way during their rose tinted trip down memory lane, they conveniently air-brushed the empire's mass slaughter and terrorism of indigeneous peoples around the globe.

oops! did i say something i shouldn't 'ave?

Yeah. They really should have focussed on that. Would have made a great start to the event.

squod

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

what about the poor bastards who have to have it cleaned up and ready for tomorrow morning ?

Another 3000 troops ?

paconnors

FanadMan wrote: »

They gonna move it.....or so they said on BBC

big health and saefty risk there moving fire.

Guy:Incognito

paconnors wrote: »

i wonder how can they use the middle of the stadium for track and field events, if they leave cauldren there

I assume you were watchign on RTE? Cos BBC said it would be moved. Dont believe peopel that are making it up as they go along.

H2UMrsRobinson

goodie2shoes wrote: »

i love the way during their rose tinted trip down memory lane, they conveniently air-brushed the empire's mass slaughter and terrorism of indigeneous peoples around the globe.

oops! did i say something i shouldn't 'ave?

No, assuming your intention was to make yourself sound like a monumental prick!

Cienciano

goodie2shoes wrote: »

i love the way during their rose tinted trip down memory lane, they conveniently air-brushed the empire's mass slaughter and terrorism of indigeneous peoples around the globe.

oops! did i say something i shouldn't 'ave?

:rolleyes:
"Convenient"? Did you expect them to show that in the Olympic opening ceremony? Suppose in world cup 2006 you gave out about Germany not having a homage to the Nazi party and concentration camps.
Yes, you did say something you shouldn't have. Not cos it's controversial, but because it's bollocks!

Tox56

Thought that was excellent, the mad NHS cameo aside

Ella

Dr.Strange wrote: »

I just wasted 3 hours of my life watching that tripe?
WTF?

I hope someone tied you to a chair and hid the remote. Otherwise that's the most retarded thing I've read in this forum!

DEFTLEFTHAND

I thought there would be more live music. Bit disappointed that Paul only played one, the sound was terrible as well for some reason.

Whats the first event on tomorrow?

Guy:Incognito

Cienciano wrote: »

:rolleyes:
"Convenient"? Did you expect them to show that in the Olympic opening ceremony? Suppose in world cup 2006 you gave out about Germany not having a homage to the Nazi party and concentration camps.
Yes, you did say something you shouldn't have. Not cos it's controversial, but because it's bollocks!

I dont know. Personally I enjoyed the part of the ceremony in Beijing that showed the guy speaking against the government then being murdered.

Mint Sauce

Night night all.

Going to be wreaked at work tomorrow, but was well worth it. Brillant, just brillant. Can see Danny Boyle getting an MBE for that.

DEFTLEFTHAND

Deleted User wrote: »

Whats the first event on tomorrow?

Road race cycling I think.

Sea Filly

Mars Bar wrote: »

D'ya know, I think the reason Macca doesn't sound great is coz of autotuned ****e like the X-Factor.

No...

Hotblack Desiato

Tox56 wrote: »

the mad NHS cameo aside

They only put that in at the last minute to piss off Mitt Romney.

BorneTobyWilde

Bill O hearly

'That dragged on, lots of endless talking''


LOL
It was mega!!!!!!!!!!

markie29

Mars Bar wrote: »

The U.S and Colombians Women's National Teams were watching on T.V in Scotland as they have matches in Scotland. I'd be fuming to be honest.

i wouldnt if i was sharing Hope Solos room hubba hubba

Samich

Mars Bar wrote: »

The U.S and Colombians Women's National Teams were watching on T.V in Scotland as they have TVs in Scotland. I'd be fuming to be honest.

I thought you were going to say this :P

Brain Stroking

Absolutely brilliant show, congrats to the Brits tonight, they nailed it. A triumph. Can only imagine the sense of pride british people must feel seeing that

clappyhappy

Very underwhelmed by the whole evening, we as neighbours of GB could enjoy the music and relate to it, doubt the majority of the rest of the world could, the visuals were very poor also. I was really hoping the queen would light the flame, what with it being her anniversary et al.

goodie2shoes

Cienciano wrote: »

:rolleyes:
"Convenient"? Did you expect them to show that in the Olympic opening ceremony? Suppose in world cup 2006 you gave out about Germany not having a homage to the Nazi party and concentration camps.
Yes, you did say something you shouldn't have. Not cos it's controversial, but because it's bollocks!

if you're gonna pay homage to your history, then have the integrity and courage to show it all warts 'n all!

anything else is.......... well, bollocks!

ArmaniJeanss

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

what about the poor bastards who have to have it cleaned up and ready for tomorrow morning ?

Could be wrong, but looking at the list of events tomorrow I don't think theres anything on in the stadium.

cristoir

I thought that was brilliant. Better then Beijing even. It was very clever and not just depended on glitz. Getting the kids to light the torch, the Queen/Bond thing and the "moulding" of the Olympic rings at the start was all very impressive yet still personal.

goodie2shoes

Redjeep! wrote: »

Yeah. They really should have focussed on that. Would have made a great start to the event.

i thought these games were meant to symbolize truth and honesty.
obviously i was deluded.

indioblack

goodie2shoes wrote: »

i love the way during their rose tinted trip down memory lane, they conveniently air-brushed the empire's mass slaughter and terrorism of indigeneous peoples around the globe.

oops! did i say something i shouldn't 'ave?

Did you hear the cheer when the Ireland team came on?
You said more about yourself in your post.

ArmaniJeanss

goodie2shoes wrote: »

i thought these games were meant to symbolize truth and honesty.
obviously i was deluded.

I agree, you are completely deluded.

Guy:Incognito

goodie2shoes wrote: »

i thought these games were meant to symbolize truth and honesty.
obviously i was deluded.

You are deluded. Presumably you've complained about all similar events over the years? Beijing and China's various indecretions? Germany and the Wars? South Africa and Aparthied etc

goodie2shoes

ArmaniJeanss wrote: »

I agree, you are completely deluded.

it must have been all those costumes and fireworks that did it.
gosh how foolish of me.

and to think i thought the Brits slaughtered native peoples throughout the globe.

goodie2shoes

indioblack wrote: »

Did you hear the cheer when the Ireland team came on?
You said more about yourself in your post.

did you hear Daley shout "Go home Paddy!":D

Cienciano

goodie2shoes wrote: »

if you're gonna pay homage to your history, then have the integrity and courage to show it all warts 'n all!

anything else is.......... well, bollocks!

That's you're problem, you're getting a history lesson confused with a sporting event.

Aoife9

Well I thoroughly enjoyed the opening of the 2012 Olympic games well done to our neighbours for putting on IMO a magnificent show and best of luck to all the Irish competitors! Also thanks for the entertainment on this thread goodnight all

Laois_Man

I'm obviously not British but I'm proud for them.

I can't compare it to Beijing, Athens, Sydney, Atlanta etc etc cos I've never bothered my arse watching much of any opening ceremony before. But that was great in some parts!

cristoir

goodie2shoes wrote: »

i thought these games were meant to symbolize truth and honesty.
obviously i was deluded.

So you I take it you where complaining when during the Beijing opening ceremony they failed to mention their human rights abuses? or in Sydney 2000 when they forgot to bring up the abuse that Aborigines have suffered there. Perhaps in 2004 there should have been a montage to slavery in ancient Greece. I could go on!

Super Poppa Smurf

Complete pile of shyte! It was absolute mess compared to china.

Goro

It was awesome! Well done Great Britain!

Namlub

goodie2shoes wrote: »

did you hear Daley shout "Go home Paddy!":D

Go to bed.

goodie2shoes

Cienciano wrote: »

That's you're problem, you're getting a history lesson confused with a sporting event.

No matey they got a sporting event confused with a very (poor) history lesson.;)

You'll get there eventually.

noelfirl

That was superb. I was glad to see they didn't try to compete on pure extravaganza with Beijing but instead produced something that was warm, engaging, humorous, elating, completely inclusive and beautifully executed. Great few hours of TV.

LadyMayBelle

Enjoyed it I must say, only got to see lasers from my window tho as trees obscured my firework view noisy tho! Thankful I was in front of the telly and not trying to navigate my way home on the tube tho!
Macca tho, seriously, again? I'd have preferred the Stones. Didn't hear any Blur or Oasis or Pulp either... Britpop? Loved the queen/Daniel Craig bit tho!!

BorneTobyWilde

Super Poppa Smurf wrote: »

Complete pile of shyte! It was absolute mess compared to china.

The queer jumped out of a helicopther,
i rest my case

Guy:Incognito

goodie2shoes wrote: »

it must have been all those costumes and fireworks that did it.
gosh how foolish of me.

and to think i thought the Brits slaughtered native peoples throughout the globe.

So did you complain about other events, or is it just the British that have to do it in your eyes?

goodie2shoes

Namlub wrote: »

Go to bed.

why? am i disturbing your warm feelin of delusion.

KeithM89_old

goodie2shoes wrote: »

it must have been all those costumes and fireworks that did it.
gosh how foolish of me.

and to think i thought the Brits slaughtered native peoples throughout the globe.

goodie2shoes wrote: »

No matey they got a sporting event confused with a very (poor) history lesson.;)

You'll get there eventually.

goodie2shoes wrote: »

i love the way during their rose tinted trip down memory lane, they conveniently air-brushed the empire's mass slaughter and terrorism of indigeneous peoples around the globe.

oops! did i say something i shouldn't 'ave?

goodie2shoes wrote: »

why? am i disturbing your warm feelin of delusion.

Enough.
Take it somewhere else.

flyswatter

Thought Danny Boyle did a great job. Some of the concepts like the social media thing were quite leftfield but the music was great and some decent touches like the Mr Bean bit.