olympic opening ceremony (5 Viewers)

[Macca]

Thought it was a 9/10 for sure. really gave the world some idea of Britain and what it stands for. Many would fit more in or take some out but overall a very good show which for once was not geeky and circque de soliel type nonsense. The Bond/Queen thing was amazing. Loved the touches of humour through out and the great Ali was involved too!

Couldn't really ask for more tbf. For once Britain looked good! Well done. The Olympic flame was the best I've seen in any Olympics.

Slightly critique was the overall use of ethnic minorities which to the world may suggest Britian is more ethnic than it actually is. But hey it was good and the volunteers, especially those drummers deserve special praise (bet their arms are hanging off!)

Yes i made that comment purely as an observation mind. However in retrospect it probably is a fair representation of London where the games are. I agree that reflecting the multicultural make up of society is important but also accurate or else it makes it look as if you are trying too hard

 

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[Steve.B50]

What Olympics?

 

[Marty]

I thought it was brilliant, apart from that NHS thing & Paul 'I was in the Beatles don't you know' McCartney.

 

[The CableGuy]

That was brilliant. Loved Bond escorting the Queen to the Stadium and Britain's greatest musical hits.

 

[Marty]

That was brilliant. Loved Bond escorting the Queen to the Stadium and Britain's greatest musical hits.

Some brilliant tracks ruined by some bangra crap. Those punk springy things looked class.

 

[Otis]

Some brilliant tracks ruined by some bangra crap. Those punk springy things looked class.

They were called The Artic Monkeys.

 

[Marty]

They were called The Artic Monkeys.

I'm not a fan of them but they put on a decent enough performance.

 

[Macca]

Who was that rather shouty folk singer? He was doggy doo

 

[Otis]

Frank Turner.

 

[Macca]

Frank Turner.

I d have gone with aswad

 

[Harry Krishner]

Anywhere HRH goes, Macca is sure to be not far behind. She must get sick of the sight of him.

 

[Houchens Head]

Never watched it. Won't watch the highlights. Won't watch any olympics. Won't be cheering on any teams.

(Can someone pick my dummy up for me please! )

 

[WillieStanley]

Who was that rather shouty folk singer? He was doggy doo

If you go into "What You're Listening To" thread, you'll see some of his songs that I've posted. I've used his lyrics as a signature too. He's fantastic. He used to be in a hardcore band that were reasonably successfull in this country's scene. After they broke up, I booked him at The Jailhouse and hardly anyone turned up. He's the nicest guy I've ever met in the music industry and deserves every bit of the success he receives.

http://youtu.be/LzBAnrLe3Lk

This is one of the best covers you'll ever hear!!

 

[dutchman]

Am I the only one who noticed the size of Amelia Harris' tits in the post opening ceremony analysis?

We normally only see her from the front, it's the first time I've seen her in profile.

 

[ajsccfc]

I thought it was great, particularly as people were saying how we couldn't hope to compare to Beijing.

China employed three million robotic child drummers who were taken from their families at six months old to begin choreography training.

We had James Bond. You're welcome, Earth.

 

[Macca]

If you go into "What You're Listening To" thread, you'll see some of his songs that I've posted. I've used his lyrics as a signature too. He's fantastic. He used to be in a hardcore band that were reasonably successfull in this country's scene. After they broke up, I booked him at The Jailhouse and hardly anyone turned up. He's the nicest guy I've ever met in the music industry and deserves every bit of the success he receives.

http://youtu.be/LzBAnrLe3Lk

This is one of the best covers you'll ever hear!!

I ve opened my mind and ears and would concur. I just thought it sounded shite on Friday

 

[Desperados]

Could the Queen have picked her nails at any other time than Team GB coming out and a smile/wave wouldn't of hurt. Did like the James Bond bit though!

 

[DD_Daphne]

Million Dead were an awesome band. So different to Frank Turners solo material

 

[wingy]

He's like modern day Billy Bragg ,Talented Guy and no doubt raised his profile through that performance.

 

[wingy]

Could the Queen have picked her nails at any other time than Team GB coming out and a smile/wave wouldn't of hurt. Did like the James Bond bit though!

Such a shame ,the one aspect that dissapointed me ,all the stiffs sitting there glum faced ,must be tough being part of the Elite. The whole Gravy train that goes with this and Eufa /Fifa living the high life as though they're royalty just re-enforces the class system ,they all should have been mandated to participate with those reflective gizmos and complete the spectacle,Party Poopers.
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