London 2012 Megathread [Part 1]

H2UMrsRobinson · 28-07-2012 12:54AM

goodie2shoes wrote: »

i love the way during their rose tinted trip down memory lane, they conveniently air-brushed the empire's mass slaughter and terrorism of indigeneous peoples around the globe.

oops! did i say something i shouldn't 'ave?

No, assuming your intention was to make yourself sound like a monumental prick!

Cienciano · 28-07-2012 12:54AM

goodie2shoes wrote: »

i love the way during their rose tinted trip down memory lane, they conveniently air-brushed the empire's mass slaughter and terrorism of indigeneous peoples around the globe.

oops! did i say something i shouldn't 'ave?

:rolleyes:
"Convenient"? Did you expect them to show that in the Olympic opening ceremony? Suppose in world cup 2006 you gave out about Germany not having a homage to the Nazi party and concentration camps.
Yes, you did say something you shouldn't have. Not cos it's controversial, but because it's bollocks!

Tox56 · 28-07-2012 12:55AM

Thought that was excellent, the mad NHS cameo aside

Ella · 28-07-2012 12:56AM

Dr.Strange wrote: »

I just wasted 3 hours of my life watching that tripe?
WTF?

I hope someone tied you to a chair and hid the remote. Otherwise that's the most retarded thing I've read in this forum!

DEFTLEFTHAND · 28-07-2012 12:57AM

I thought there would be more live music. Bit disappointed that Paul only played one, the sound was terrible as well for some reason.

28-07-2012 12:57AM

Whats the first event on tomorrow?

Guy:Incognito · 28-07-2012 12:57AM

Cienciano wrote: »

:rolleyes:
"Convenient"? Did you expect them to show that in the Olympic opening ceremony? Suppose in world cup 2006 you gave out about Germany not having a homage to the Nazi party and concentration camps.
Yes, you did say something you shouldn't have. Not cos it's controversial, but because it's bollocks!

I dont know. Personally I enjoyed the part of the ceremony in Beijing that showed the guy speaking against the government then being murdered.

Mint Sauce · 28-07-2012 12:57AM

Night night all.

Going to be wreaked at work tomorrow, but was well worth it. Brillant, just brillant. Can see Danny Boyle getting an MBE for that.

DEFTLEFTHAND · 28-07-2012 12:57AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Whats the first event on tomorrow?

Road race cycling I think.

Sea Filly · 28-07-2012 12:57AM

Mars Bar wrote: »

D'ya know, I think the reason Macca doesn't sound great is coz of autotuned ****e like the X-Factor.

No...

Hotblack Desiato · 28-07-2012 12:58AM

Tox56 wrote: »

the mad NHS cameo aside

They only put that in at the last minute to piss off Mitt Romney.

BorneTobyWilde · 28-07-2012 12:59AM

Bill O hearly

'That dragged on, lots of endless talking''

LOL
It was mega!!!!!!!!!!

markie29 · 28-07-2012 12:59AM

Mars Bar wrote: »

The U.S and Colombians Women's National Teams were watching on T.V in Scotland as they have matches in Scotland. I'd be fuming to be honest.

i wouldnt if i was sharing Hope Solos room

hubba hubba

Samich · 28-07-2012 01:00AM

Mars Bar wrote: »

The U.S and Colombians Women's National Teams were watching on T.V in Scotland as they have TVs in Scotland. I'd be fuming to be honest.

I thought you were going to say this :P

Brain Stroking · 28-07-2012 01:00AM

Absolutely brilliant show, congrats to the Brits tonight, they nailed it. A triumph. Can only imagine the sense of pride british people must feel seeing that

clappyhappy · 28-07-2012 01:00AM

Very underwhelmed by the whole evening, we as neighbours of GB could enjoy the music and relate to it, doubt the majority of the rest of the world could, the visuals were very poor also. I was really hoping the queen would light the flame, what with it being her anniversary et al.

goodie2shoes · 28-07-2012 01:01AM

Cienciano wrote: »

:rolleyes:
"Convenient"? Did you expect them to show that in the Olympic opening ceremony? Suppose in world cup 2006 you gave out about Germany not having a homage to the Nazi party and concentration camps.
Yes, you did say something you shouldn't have. Not cos it's controversial, but because it's bollocks!

if you're gonna pay homage to your history, then have the integrity and courage to show it all warts 'n all!

anything else is.......... well, bollocks!

ArmaniJeanss · 28-07-2012 01:03AM

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

what about the poor bastards who have to have it cleaned up and ready for tomorrow morning ?

Could be wrong, but looking at the list of events tomorrow I don't think theres anything on in the stadium.

cristoir · 28-07-2012 01:03AM

I thought that was brilliant. Better then Beijing even. It was very clever and not just depended on glitz. Getting the kids to light the torch, the Queen/Bond thing and the "moulding" of the Olympic rings at the start was all very impressive yet still personal.

goodie2shoes · 28-07-2012 01:05AM

Redjeep! wrote: »

Yeah. They really should have focussed on that. Would have made a great start to the event.

i thought these games were meant to symbolize truth and honesty.
obviously i was deluded.

indioblack · 28-07-2012 01:06AM

goodie2shoes wrote: »

i love the way during their rose tinted trip down memory lane, they conveniently air-brushed the empire's mass slaughter and terrorism of indigeneous peoples around the globe.

oops! did i say something i shouldn't 'ave?

Did you hear the cheer when the Ireland team came on?
You said more about yourself in your post.

ArmaniJeanss · 28-07-2012 01:06AM

goodie2shoes wrote: »

i thought these games were meant to symbolize truth and honesty.
obviously i was deluded.

I agree, you are completely deluded.

Guy:Incognito · 28-07-2012 01:07AM

goodie2shoes wrote: »

i thought these games were meant to symbolize truth and honesty.
obviously i was deluded.

You are deluded. Presumably you've complained about all similar events over the years? Beijing and China's various indecretions? Germany and the Wars? South Africa and Aparthied etc

goodie2shoes · 28-07-2012 01:08AM

ArmaniJeanss wrote: »

I agree, you are completely deluded.

it must have been all those costumes and fireworks that did it.
gosh how foolish of me.

and to think i thought the Brits slaughtered native peoples throughout the globe.

goodie2shoes · 28-07-2012 01:10AM

indioblack wrote: »

Did you hear the cheer when the Ireland team came on?
You said more about yourself in your post.

did you hear Daley shout "Go home Paddy!":D

Cienciano · 28-07-2012 01:10AM

goodie2shoes wrote: »

if you're gonna pay homage to your history, then have the integrity and courage to show it all warts 'n all!

anything else is.......... well, bollocks!

That's you're problem, you're getting a history lesson confused with a sporting event.

Aoife9 · 28-07-2012 01:11AM

Well I thoroughly enjoyed the opening of the 2012 Olympic games well done to our neighbours for putting on IMO a magnificent show and best of luck to all the Irish competitors! Also thanks for the entertainment on this thread goodnight all

Laois_Man · 28-07-2012 01:11AM

I'm obviously not British but I'm proud for them.

I can't compare it to Beijing, Athens, Sydney, Atlanta etc etc cos I've never bothered my arse watching much of any opening ceremony before. But that was great in some parts!

cristoir · 28-07-2012 01:11AM

goodie2shoes wrote: »

i thought these games were meant to symbolize truth and honesty.
obviously i was deluded.

So you I take it you where complaining when during the Beijing opening ceremony they failed to mention their human rights abuses? or in Sydney 2000 when they forgot to bring up the abuse that Aborigines have suffered there. Perhaps in 2004 there should have been a montage to slavery in ancient Greece. I could go on!

Super Poppa Smurf · 28-07-2012 01:11AM

Complete pile of shyte! It was absolute mess compared to china.

London 2012 Megathread [Part 1]

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