The Opening/Closing Ceremony Thread

[Shelsey93]

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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 ), 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.

[Guest]

This parade of flags has killed a very enjoyable opening ceremony

They've been doing this for as long as I can remember. I think it's called representing..

Not denying they always have it, but it's always crap.

It's either that or them walking around the track with their heads down appearing embarrassed. There is no middle ground with the Olympics. You can't deny the designated flag bearer of an inferior sporting nation having his moment in the sun surely? For a lot of these guys this is their moment! Good luck to them.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

This is a brilliant show so far! I love it, and still got the flame to come!!!!!

[Super D Boon]

Oh no not that hideous Sharapova! I'm surprised no-one can hear her grunting with the flag

[Super D Boon]

OOf I wouldn't pick a fight with that woman carrying the Samoan flag!

[mystiroakey]

average bmi is like 35 in somoa

[Super D Boon]

And that's just the women!

[mystiroakey]

[Thomond]

I didn't see all of it and thought it was great but not Beijing good I understand you Brits will undoubtedly feel differently.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

I didn't see all of it and thought it was great but not Beijing good I understand you Brits will undoubtedly feel differently.

It depends what you like Thomond. Ours is different, Beijing was good on the eye. Ours is unique I like it

[Kenny]

Theres been some big blokes carry these flags ...............especially him from South Africa

[Super D Boon]

The Beijing one was where they replaced a fat little girl who sang like an angel and put in a photogenic one to mime it. At least we wouldn't do sh.. like that here.

[mystiroakey]

I didn't see all of it and thought it was great but not Beijing good I understand you Brits will undoubtedly feel differently.

ours was creative , stylish and honest, bejings was about extravagance. Still good though.

[Thomond]

Wouldn't necessarily agree but was expecting a backlash.

[Super D Boon]

They're all a bit naff to be honest. Low art, populist and very expensive.

[Ent]

This parade of flags has killed a very enjoyable opening ceremony

They've been doing this for as long as I can remember. I think it's called representing..

Not denying they always have it, but it's always crap.

It's either that or them walking around the track with their heads down appearing embarrassed. There is no middle ground with the Olympics. You can't deny the designated flag bearer of an inferior sporting nation having his moment in the sun surely? For a lot of these guys this is their moment! Good luck to them.

Wether it is usain bolt or some randomer from the cook islands the flag bearing is long and tedious.

[mystiroakey]

I dont think there was anything low about our art- it was very artistic

[Super D Boon]

Populist are overly PC. I'm actually quite liking the greenery though after a few bottles of beer.

[mystiroakey]

whats going on - why are there so many yanks here!! cheaters

[Super D Boon]

Typical Americans shouting and milking it! Move on!

[Thomond]

Cause they are the best sporting nation in the world. USA USA USA

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[Guest]

This parade of flags has killed a very enjoyable opening ceremony

They've been doing this for as long as I can remember. I think it's called representing..

Not denying they always have it, but it's always crap.

It's either that or them walking around the track with their heads down appearing embarrassed. There is no middle ground with the Olympics. You can't deny the designated flag bearer of an inferior sporting nation having his moment in the sun surely? For a lot of these guys this is their moment! Good luck to them.

Wether it is usain bolt or some randomer from the cook islands the flag bearing is long and tedious.

It may be but it's tradition.

[mystiroakey]

we have 541 in our team- nice

[mystiroakey]

The queen is asleep

[Super D Boon]

Man the Queen looks well cheesed off! She obviously wants to be in Bed. She is old afterall.

[Kenny]

Which event is Sir Clive Woodward in ?

[Super D Boon]

Ha harr priceless! Her Maj is NOT amused!!

[Guest]

Which event is Sir Clive Woodward in ?

The egotistical self importance trumpet blowing.

[mystiroakey]

i dont think the queen likes east london tbh- she has probally been to lebanon more times than stratford

[Kenny]

Shes probably tweeting

[Guest]

i dont think the queen likes east london tbh- she has probally been to lebanon more times than stratford

She always takes the safe option.

[mystiroakey]

nice music sweet- thank gawwd for dat

[Super D Boon]

Have the Arctic Monkeys written any other songs?

[Guest]

Have the Arctic Monkeys written any other songs?

No.

[Thomond]

This end here is making me rethink my original decision!

[Super D Boon]

Man I really really hope we don't end on "Hey Jude"! Please please I know every event in Britain must end with "Hey Jude" but please no not this time!

[Ent]

Artic monkeys, remember them.

Thought muse were playing it out - now that would be absolutely epic.

[mystiroakey]

they can play a decent beatles - sounds class

[Super D Boon]

No Macca is playing it out or so I heard that why I'm caking it over Hey Jude.

[mystiroakey]

nice macca is playing out sweeet- i wanted him to hold the flame- but that will do

[whocares]

who designed those golden hoody cosmonaut outfits?

[Super D Boon]

nice macca is playing out sweeet- i wanted him to hold the flame- but that will do

Okay but how about Helter Skelter for a change?

[mystiroakey]

roger federer

[mystiroakey]

id go sgt peppers or revolotion(secretly rocky raccoon)

[mystiroakey]

but then i have an odd feeling he will sing lennons imagine- abit gay but its all about the people

[Super D Boon]

Yeah but they always go for Hey Jude.

Maybe Maxwell's Silver Hammer. Ha man that would be a laugh.

[mystiroakey]

octopusses garden

[whocares]

roger federer

seriously??

[Super D Boon]

I thought that was Ringo Starr?

[mystiroakey]

yeah he probally wrote that mad song- crazy cat. all of them wrote sick songs. we need another band like that

[mystiroakey]

lol what about JET pefromed by macca and alan partrigde

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