LOVED the opening ceremony. :smile:
esp. the Queen and Mr. Bean.
Good luck to everyone!!!
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esp. the Queen and Mr. Bean.
Good luck to everyone!!!
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I thought it was really dull to start... something out of a west end music and not one of the better ones!
Soon it brightened up, the weird tree thing was kinda cool and then the music from Britain. Was glad Amy Winehouse got a song in that list!
The NHS bit was quirky but kinda cool! Having Voldermort and the Child Catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was weird but fun!
They took way too long for the countries to come out, was dragging and I went for a bath.
I was initially really underwhelmed at seeing Steve Redgrave of all people carrying the torch. I believe that if a celebrity had to light it, it should have been David Beckham as someone who came from London, came from nothing and is someone everyone can relate to.
Giving the younger generation the torch to light that immense (and very impressive) massive torch was something very special. It had a nice story behind it and was really symbolic (one mini torch for every country, eventually coming together as one for the final!). I really loved this.
Paul McCartney coming out proved just how old he has become. His voice is beyond haggered and he just isnt relelvant anymore. He shows up at every big English function (olympics, jubilee etc) and ruins it every time!
The fireworks were amazing, given the small budget they actually had for it. All in all a varied night, some good and some not so exciting but all in all a really well done ceremony! Roll on Tom Daley winning the gold
Soon it brightened up, the weird tree thing was kinda cool and then the music from Britain. Was glad Amy Winehouse got a song in that list!
The NHS bit was quirky but kinda cool! Having Voldermort and the Child Catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was weird but fun!
They took way too long for the countries to come out, was dragging and I went for a bath.
I was initially really underwhelmed at seeing Steve Redgrave of all people carrying the torch. I believe that if a celebrity had to light it, it should have been David Beckham as someone who came from London, came from nothing and is someone everyone can relate to.
Giving the younger generation the torch to light that immense (and very impressive) massive torch was something very special. It had a nice story behind it and was really symbolic (one mini torch for every country, eventually coming together as one for the final!). I really loved this.
Paul McCartney coming out proved just how old he has become. His voice is beyond haggered and he just isnt relelvant anymore. He shows up at every big English function (olympics, jubilee etc) and ruins it every time!
The fireworks were amazing, given the small budget they actually had for it. All in all a varied night, some good and some not so exciting but all in all a really well done ceremony! Roll on Tom Daley
winning the gold 
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My wife and i loved it. The queen was simply amazing.To be put through all that mess for the love of her country. God bless the queen indeed.
An amazing day. This is why I love London. Danny Boyle did a fabulous job.
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Hmm, just watching it now. Sorry to burst your bubble Danny Boyle, but Mary Poppins is NOT the quintessential English literary character. She's from the colonies!!
- b.c.,
I thought it quite entertainingly interspersed with some memorable moments and a bit of everything- the Q-of-E, James Bond, McCartney, among other notables. Even a symbolic appearance by Muhammad Ali.
Not to mention a stadium full of children, doctors, and nurses in an homage to their own National Health Service, the importance of which apparently is not so lost on the British (our right winged anti health care reform...so-called "Christians" should note)..."hint hink, wink wink, nod nod"... (you selfish b*******).
Overall, a "bloody good show" (if I may coin the phrase).
Not to mention a stadium full of children, doctors, and nurses in an homage to their own National Health Service, the importance of which apparently is not so lost on the British (our right winged anti health care reform...so-called "Christians" should note)..."hint hink, wink wink, nod nod"... (you selfish b*******).
Overall, a "bloody good show" (if I may coin the phrase).
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I'm not sure if the broadcasting got garbled on transmitting to Australia, but did anyone else notice Paul McCartney singing Hey Jude, it sounded like there was a dubbed version playing along with him singing? That seemed strange, like an echo of the song or something.
Was it me or did someone/doppelganger of Noel Fielding as the Child Catcher in the hospital part??
Good to see the Aussies who walked into the stadium, including friends of mine (not telling who)
Was it me or did someone/doppelganger of Noel Fielding as the Child Catcher in the hospital part??
Good to see the Aussies who walked into the stadium, including friends of mine (not telling who)
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Oh for crying out loud. Cmon people. It was probably the most boring opening ceremony.
I admit it had some good elements, like the Mr. Bean comedy part. But in general it was dull and it lacked of coherence.
Specially the music part with the cell phones and all..... Complete lack of aesthetics.
I admit it had some good elements, like the Mr. Bean comedy part. But in general it was dull and it lacked of coherence.
Specially the music part with the cell phones and all..... Complete lack of aesthetics.
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Yep it was screwed up bud, and saw it clear as glass on the BBC feed on BBC1
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Wonderful, Congratulations ALL
LOVED the Queen playing a part
LOTRish a little,but nothing wrong with that, as Tolkien seemed to come thru.
Loved the industrial Britain, Chimneys an incredible touch.
Perhaps an hour too long? but in saying that
Would have been nice i think, to have added a 1/2 hour segment on the aquiring of the Colonies? rather than McCartney and a few others ..
(realize it was all about Britain)
oops forgot .. and must add, was nice with the acknowledgement & presence of Ali'
LOVED the Queen playing a part
LOTRish a little,but nothing wrong with that, as Tolkien seemed to come thru.
Loved the industrial Britain, Chimneys an incredible touch.
Perhaps an hour too long? but in saying that
Would have been nice i think, to have added a 1/2 hour segment on the aquiring of the Colonies? rather than McCartney and a few others ..
(realize it was all about Britain)
oops forgot .. and must add, was nice with the acknowledgement & presence of Ali'
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