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Thanks for the reminder, I plan to watch!
Olympics Opening Ceremony
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Penny Springmann
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We didn't get too creative because I just thought of it today. I basically grabbed things that had almost zero prep and that the boys would eat. We had an olive tray, sushi, mini burritos, mini pizzas. Next time, I'll actually try to plan ahead!
maryinaz
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It's just ending here. I didn't end up watching the whole thing after all because DH and I were out looking for rental houses for Son #1. But we caught the parade of athletes, which I always enjoy. I was very disappointed that the final torch bearers were unknown young athletes. Very anti-climactic. 
Sir Paul looks kind of frightening, but he IS old, so I give him a pass. Especially because who knows how I will look at that age.
Sir Paul looks kind of frightening, but he IS old, so I give him a pass. Especially because who knows how I will look at that age.
pomi
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I loved it. My most favorite parts of the show were 007 and the Queen and Mr.Bean.
I can totally understand that it wasn't for everybody and had to laugh when yesterday Andrea wrote that it was weird even for her as a Brit.
I actually found it weird on some times, too, but I loved this weirdness.
I loved that it was something totally different from the big Chinese circus four years ago. Sure, the choreography and performing in Beijing was perfect and nice to watch, but to me, it was like a huge perfect machine, monstrosity without humanity. But it was actually totally fitting and okay - that represented Beijing and China. Sadly, would I add, but that's just me with the experiences from the totality system. Maybe that's why I actually liked the unleashed, free and quirky show in London more. And hey, Chinese communist leaders taking part versus the Brittish Queen? Incomparable.
I also loved the idea of the British sport hopes lighting the fire, although I get Mary's disappointment. But they were nominated by the sport legends. Watching Steve Redgrave running with the torch from the water to the stadium was great.
And I'm with Amber - David Beckham's face when he was riding that boot - aaah!
Not that I want to go too forward in time, but I think the Rio Opening Ceremony in 2016 will be for everyone (which is actually easy when you have material like samba, capoeira and beautiful people LOL).
I can totally understand that it wasn't for everybody and had to laugh when yesterday Andrea wrote that it was weird even for her as a Brit.
I actually found it weird on some times, too, but I loved this weirdness. I loved that it was something totally different from the big Chinese circus four years ago. Sure, the choreography and performing in Beijing was perfect and nice to watch, but to me, it was like a huge perfect machine, monstrosity without humanity. But it was actually totally fitting and okay - that represented Beijing and China. Sadly, would I add, but that's just me with the experiences from the totality system. Maybe that's why I actually liked the unleashed, free and quirky show in London more. And hey, Chinese communist leaders taking part versus the Brittish Queen? Incomparable.
I also loved the idea of the British sport hopes lighting the fire, although I get Mary's disappointment. But they were nominated by the sport legends. Watching Steve Redgrave running with the torch from the water to the stadium was great.
And I'm with Amber - David Beckham's face when he was riding that boot - aaah!
Not that I want to go too forward in time, but I think the Rio Opening Ceremony in 2016 will be for everyone
(which is actually easy when you have material like samba, capoeira and beautiful people LOL).
Andrea Gourley
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I haven't watched the end yet but recorded it to watch tonight, I gave up at 11:20 and went to bed
I went to bed when Sir Paul came on.
My fave bit was Rowan Atkinson (who I know better as Black Adder from the 80s, having never seen Mr Bean) I thought that part was great. I did appreciate the speed of getting everyone through the parade of nations. That part can really drag sometimes. I was getting a bit annoyed with the announcers though... did we really need to bring up Idi Amin? Really?
I kept hoping the TARDIS would materialize at the top of the tor & light the torch but I did love how they did it in the end.
My fave bit was Rowan Atkinson (who I know better as Black Adder from the 80s, having never seen Mr Bean) I thought that part was great. I did appreciate the speed of getting everyone through the parade of nations. That part can really drag sometimes. I was getting a bit annoyed with the announcers though... did we really need to bring up Idi Amin? Really?
I kept hoping the TARDIS would materialize at the top of the tor & light the torch but I did love how they did it in the end.
I know. I really thought that there should have been a Tardis or police box somewhere. I think perhaps Queen Elizabeth isn't much of a Doctor Who fan. She's obviously a huge James Bond fan, though. She definitely loved her part in the opening ceremony. And I read today that those were definitely her own Corgis! LOL!
I loved Mr. Bean! Rowan Atkinson is hilarious! We loved him in Black Adder and the Thin Blue Line and of course, as Mr. Bean!
My kids loved J.K. Rowling!
kristijoy
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Mr. Bean was my favorite part of the opening ceremony! That was hysterical!
The Rio ceremony should be awesome! :thumbup:
Not that I want to go too forward in time, but I think the Rio Opening Ceremony in 2016 will be for everyone
The Rio ceremony should be awesome! :thumbup: