LadyFinn
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This is a problem for your Finnish commentators, not the organisers. All the commentators were thoroughly briefed beforehand, and had been provided with guides to what it all meant. At every opening ceremony, the commentators have to translate what's on screen to the audience.
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The London OC was shorter than Beijing's which lasted over 4 hours. London's ran slightly long because the parade of nations took longer than expected, despite the organisers deliberately playing upbeat music during the parade to try and encourage a swift pace.
The London OC was shorter than Beijing's which lasted over 4 hours. London's ran slightly long because the parade of nations took longer than expected, despite the organisers deliberately playing upbeat music during the parade to try and encourage a swift pace.
Speaking of running in, did anyone see the Independent Olympic Athletes come dancing in? They were from South Sudan and the Netherlands Antilles, and they literally danced their way into the stadium! If I could find a video of that, I'll post it.
My cable was out from 3:00p.m eastern time yesterday and did not come back on until 11:00 a.m. today. The one time in 365 days that I was truly looking forward to watching something on television and I can't. Please, please, please someone tell me that they will be rebroadcasting the opening ceremonies at some point or does anyone know if it is on BBC on demand. I know they replays the Royal wedding a couple of times. So hoping the will do the same for this historic event as well.
Oh they were very eye catching weren't they? They were totally enjoying themselves and having a good time. Wonder what flag they'd use if any one of them won a medal.
LadyFinn said:The Queen and James Bond, not a good combination at all. The only good thing in it was that the Queen didn't come out of the helicopter.
This was a totally unnecessary thing at the opening ceremony and didn't suit to my image about the Queen at all.
I guess it would annoy those who are overly sensitive.
When considering the games are taking place in London, it's little wonder many foreigners should associate the countryside as being English, first and formost.
The Queen/James Bond movie was amusing, but not as amusing as the internet meme the queen's bored looks inspired today all over the internet. And the gifs of her examining her fingernails whilst Team Great Britain walked by. Hilarious. And the commentators saying how thrilled and excited she looked. LOL!
I guess it would annoy those who are overly sensitive.
When considering the games are taking place in London, it's little wonder many foreigners should associate the countryside as being English, first and formost.
The countryside I've seen today, and commented on here (cycling), was most definately English since it was Surrey, unless Surrey has relocated to another country
LaRae
cepe said:I know its on BBC iplayer cos I just watched partof it again.
Cepe, can you tell me what I player is. Is that like on demand where you can watch it at any time.