The Opening/Closing Ceremony Thread

by Shelsey93 Fri 27 Jul 2012, 10:39 am

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So, is everybody as excited as I am?

I literally can't wait for 9.00 tonight - just a shame that I'm going to be round with family who'll probably have it on but will probably talk.

I hope that they put on something spectacular rather than just following the way other Games have done it. Apparently HM The Queen's entrance is weather-affected (surely she can't be parachuting Shocked

), and then we have the question of how the flame will be lit. The more I think about it the more I think it won't be a famous sportman - more likely it'll be something to do with legacy (a young kid from the East End maybe, or a sport's coach), or it'll be lit by more than one person. If it is a famous sportsperson surely it has to be Sir Steve Redgrave - nobody can match him as a British olympian. If its Beckham I think it would be a travesty; luckily it almost certainly won't be.

by **Crimey** Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:11 pm

FreekShow wrote:Redgrave will light the torch and rightly so.

I'm pretty sure he was just sat with the BBC team, so seems a bit unlikely.

by mystiroakey Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:11 pm

Its brilliant mate, you got no culture in your soul

by eirebilly Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:13 pm

I dont know D Boon, i am enjoying it Very Happy

by liverbnz Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:13 pm

Looks very impressive for a higher camera angle. Not so much when close up.

by **Crimey** Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:14 pm

It's better than I thought it was going to be, has an epic feel about it.

by **Crimey** Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:15 pm

Does anybody know how to turn the commentary off? I'm sure they said you could.

by mystiroakey Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:15 pm

I wish i had gone know- my cousin is there - lucky cow

by **Pal Joey** Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:15 pm

Shelsey93 wrote:

I hope that they put on something spectacular rather than just following the way other Games have done it.

Sydney 2000 broke the mould and the OC was all about 'the people' and not just the athletes. Also, like England... one of the few countries that have a great sporting tradition - but can also revel in the irreverent way we look at life. That's a potent mix.

Sure, there might be the odd cringey moment but that's fair enough and as Carly Simon would sing - "Nobody does it better" Very Happy

by **Crimey** Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:26 pm

I was expecting an actress rather than the actual Queen.

by whocares Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:28 pm

apparently it is the real one...well that what people here say on tv. so probably wrong

by whocares Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:29 pm

ok well obsiouly not

by Ent Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:30 pm

Really enjoying this so far, the opening cgi bit was a bit naff with the eastenders reference and Danny boy was a bit of a faux pas but it is really quite good.

Sean Connery should have collected the queen mind lol

by GSC Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:32 pm

Well this is ****

by **Crimey** Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:33 pm

Graeme Swann's Cat wrote:Well this is ****

What were you hoping for GSC?

by liverbnz Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:34 pm

First time I ever heard that sung clearly.

by eirebilly Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:35 pm

Why is it all in French? The announcements that is Wink

by GSC Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:35 pm

Crimey wrote:
Graeme Swann's Cat wrote:Well this is ****

What were you hoping for GSC?

The set of Lord of the Rings not being built in the middle of our new stadium?

by whocares Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:36 pm

eirebilly wrote:Why is it all in French?

official language of the modern olympics mate...created by a frenchman...

by **Crimey** Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:36 pm

Graeme Swann's Cat wrote:
Crimey wrote:
Graeme Swann's Cat wrote:Well this is ****

What were you hoping for GSC?

The set of Lord of the Rings not being built in the middle of our new stadium?

It's not like it did any permanent damage.

What would you have done instead?

by GSC Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:37 pm

Spent all of it on fireworks

by mystiroakey Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:37 pm

oh my - NHS lol- dunno wether to laugh or cry(still loving it)

by Hibbz Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:37 pm

Jeez, why can't they just let off a few fireworks and have the teams bowl in already?

by eirebilly Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:38 pm

whocares wrote:
eirebilly wrote:Why is it all in French?

official language of the modern olympics mate...created by a frenchman...

Shows you how much i know Wink

First time i have ever heard it being used at an Opening Ceremony for the Olympics.

by The Best in the World Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:39 pm

Frank Turner was sick!

by Hibbz Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:40 pm

Holy cow the bombers have arrived!!!

by **Pal Joey** Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:40 pm

Also during every event Billy.

by mystiroakey Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:40 pm

yep second that The best in the world. proper sick pal

by whocares Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:42 pm

eirebilly wrote:
whocares wrote:
eirebilly wrote:Why is it all in French?

official language of the modern olympics mate...created by a frenchman...

Shows you how much i know

First time i have ever heard it being used at an Opening Ceremony for the Olympics.

well we didnt create anything of much real use so have to take glory for what we can!

by mystiroakey Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:43 pm

you helped us make the concord mr frenchie

by eirebilly Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:43 pm

whocares wrote:
eirebilly wrote:
whocares wrote:
eirebilly wrote:Why is it all in French?

official language of the modern olympics mate...created by a frenchman...

Shows you how much i know

First time i have ever heard it being used at an Opening Ceremony for the Olympics.

well we didnt create anything of much real use so have to take glory for what we can!

Thats at least one more thing than the Irish have Wink

by liverbnz Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:44 pm

Commentator needs to shut up.

by mystiroakey Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:44 pm

you can probally take the commentary off- red button maybe- but you may have had to retune your telly

by Guest Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:44 pm

Crimey wrote:
FreekShow wrote:Redgrave will light the torch and rightly so.

I'm pretty sure he was just sat with the BBC team, so seems a bit unlikely.

Time will tell buddy! thumbsup

by **Crimey** Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:45 pm

liverbnz wrote:Commentator needs to shut up.

Why do we need commentators? It's ridiculous.

by whocares Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:45 pm

mystiroakey wrote:you helped us make the concord my frenchie

look where it is now !

anyway am quite enjoying this ceremony. less splash than beijing but more creative and human in a way.

by **Crimey** Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:46 pm

FreekShow wrote:
Crimey wrote:
FreekShow wrote:Redgrave will light the torch and rightly so.

I'm pretty sure he was just sat with the BBC team, so seems a bit unlikely.

Time will tell buddy!

Obviously it might still happen, just saying that it made it seem a little more unlikely.

by **Crimey** Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:48 pm

I love the idea of people all over the world watching thinking that Rowan Atkinson is genuinely just a bored piano player. Laugh

by mystiroakey Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:51 pm

silly bean

by Super D Boon Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:51 pm

I hate to be controversial but I'm quite sure there were no black leaders of industry in industrial revolution Britain but I may be wrong I dunno. Headscratch

by mystiroakey Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:52 pm

Still here Super- I think you might be right though!

by mystiroakey Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:55 pm

Its all gone pete tong. I need some smoke

by Hibbz Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:55 pm

I think this bit's even got the commentators stumped.

by Super D Boon Fri 27 Jul 2012, 9:57 pm

What the hell is this TV interlude stuff?

I hope Usain is running after this! On no wait....is that not tonight?

by eirebilly Fri 27 Jul 2012, 10:00 pm

It was really good but this is not that great...

by mystiroakey Fri 27 Jul 2012, 10:00 pm

I want that house

by **Crimey** Fri 27 Jul 2012, 10:01 pm

Surely there must be a sporting accomplishments one soon?

by Super D Boon Fri 27 Jul 2012, 10:01 pm

Actually this pistols bit is pretty cool!

by mystiroakey Fri 27 Jul 2012, 10:02 pm

Gotta celebrate music!!!

Look at them dudes with bionic feet- are they running the 800 meters

by Hibbz Fri 27 Jul 2012, 10:03 pm

Hibbz wrote:Jeez, why can't they just let off a few fireworks and have the teams bowl in already?

Please?

by mystiroakey Fri 27 Jul 2012, 10:04 pm

I just wish i was there- this is my sort of entertainment...

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