Olympics! - Page 3

Nutcase · 08-08-2008, 18:34

Can't say I'm overly interested in watching any, but best of luck to "Team GB" go get those medals

Happy to be patriotic for this.

And I can forsee "our" olympics being a disaster...

Mark · 08-08-2008, 18:44

The Commonwealth closing would have been good too had the British weather not intevened. Oh boy did it ever chuck it down that night. I was certainly appreciative of the City of Manchester Stadium's partial roof.

Wryel · 08-08-2008, 19:06

Don't forget the official Olympic cheer!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asi...ic/7438367.stm

I'm looking forward to the guest event, Wushu (kung fu)

petemc · 08-08-2008, 19:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Desmo

My bro in law has been working over there for the last month. Now he's finished his main work, he volunteered to help out in the opening ceremony and is being a runner for all the photographers at the top of the stadium to get their photos down to a production office ASAP.

They were quick too. I got in just as the big flame thing went up, checked the net and already there was a stunning gallery online. As for ours in 2012 well its the UK so of course we're rubbish at everything but then I think of the things I've seen this year in Liverpool. You know, if the right people are pulling the strings we could do it. A local company called Walk the plank did the 2002 Commonwealth Games event. We've got some good fireworks companies here too. I think theres more than enough talent to do something stunning, its just whether the budget and politics are with us.

lostkat · 08-08-2008, 19:41

I was out in Beijing a couple of weeks ago and the effort they have made is absolutely astounding. In all the cities I visited in China, there were Beijing 2008 banners. There were people frantically planting thousands of flowers in troughs all along the roads etc., and the Olympic buildings themself are awesome. It was impossible not to get completely caught up in the Olympic fever and all the Chinese people were really excited about it. No way can London top this!!

I also brought back my own little JingJing bear like this one;

They've done extremely well with the marketing of the 5 little animals. Kids are going mad for them and there seems to be an official Olympic shop on every ruddy street corner.

lostkat · 08-08-2008, 19:42

It's also worth saying that the Chinese people are shielded somewhat from Western news. If BBC World is reporting on the Free Tibet protests, it gets blanked off so you can't see it. They have no idea of all the negative hype that's surrounded the Olympics.

Mark · 08-08-2008, 20:15

Indeed - the BBC said as much during commentary.

Mondo · 08-08-2008, 23:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by petemc

They were quick too. I got in just as the big flame thing went up, checked the net and already there was a stunning gallery online. As for ours in 2012 well its the UK so of course we're rubbish at everything but then I think of the things I've seen this year in Liverpool. You know, if the right people are pulling the strings we could do it. A local company called Walk the plank did the 2002 Commonwealth Games event. We've got some good fireworks companies here too. I think theres more than enough talent to do something stunning, its just whether the budget and politics are with us.

That is a STUNNING Gallery !!!

Nutcase · 09-08-2008, 08:14

It's not so much the ceremony and actual games that I fear we'll cock up - it's the infrastructure. Can't see us getting it all together in time I'm afraid.

Agreed the ceremony etc. should be a sight to behold

Wherever it end up

Tiggy · 09-08-2008, 11:36

I'm always very 'girly' when it comes to sporting events. I like to watch the diving, gymnastics, badminton, ice skating, and anything where we have strong contenders.

If 8 I3ALL was here, we'd also be watching anything he wanted to watch, and I'd probably quite enjoy it. But he's not, so I can pick and choose what I want to watch lol.

I missed the opening ceremony, was going to watch the highlights lastnight, but thanks to a teething baby I missed it. Ah well. I've looked at the pics and it looks like I missed a spectacular display.

The only thing that bothers me about the 2012 olympics is that we are all going to be a whole 4 years older! After every olympics I think 'omg I'm going to be such and such an age when the next one starts'. LOL

08-08-2008, 19:41	#25
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	I was out in Beijing a couple of weeks ago and the effort they have made is absolutely astounding. In all the cities I visited in China, there were Beijing 2008 banners. There were people frantically planting thousands of flowers in troughs all along the roads etc., and the Olympic buildings themself are awesome. It was impossible not to get completely caught up in the Olympic fever and all the Chinese people were really excited about it. No way can London top this!! I also brought back my own little JingJing bear like this one; They've done extremely well with the marketing of the 5 little animals. Kids are going mad for them and there seems to be an official Olympic shop on every ruddy street corner. __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

08-08-2008, 19:42	#26
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	It's also worth saying that the Chinese people are shielded somewhat from Western news. If BBC World is reporting on the Free Tibet protests, it gets blanked off so you can't see it. They have no idea of all the negative hype that's surrounded the Olympics. __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

09-08-2008, 11:36	#30
Tiggy Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 1,059	I'm always very 'girly' when it comes to sporting events. I like to watch the diving, gymnastics, badminton, ice skating, and anything where we have strong contenders. If 8 I3ALL was here, we'd also be watching anything he wanted to watch, and I'd probably quite enjoy it. But he's not, so I can pick and choose what I want to watch lol. I missed the opening ceremony, was going to watch the highlights lastnight, but thanks to a teething baby I missed it. Ah well. I've looked at the pics and it looks like I missed a spectacular display. The only thing that bothers me about the 2012 olympics is that we are all going to be a whole 4 years older! After every olympics I think 'omg I'm going to be such and such an age when the next one starts'. LOL __________________

08-08-2008, 18:34	#21
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	Can't say I'm overly interested in watching any, but best of luck to "Team GB" go get those medals Happy to be patriotic for this. And I can forsee "our" olympics being a disaster...

08-08-2008, 18:44	#22
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	The Commonwealth closing would have been good too had the British weather not intevened. Oh boy did it ever chuck it down that night. I was certainly appreciative of the City of Manchester Stadium's partial roof.

08-08-2008, 19:06	#23
Wryel Absinthe Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,148	Don't forget the official Olympic cheer! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asi...ic/7438367.stm I'm looking forward to the guest event, Wushu (kung fu)

08-08-2008, 20:15	#27
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Indeed - the BBC said as much during commentary.

09-08-2008, 08:14	#29
Nutcase Moonshine Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chelmsford, innit! Posts: 3,979	It's not so much the ceremony and actual games that I fear we'll cock up - it's the infrastructure. Can't see us getting it all together in time I'm afraid. Agreed the ceremony etc. should be a sight to behold Wherever it end up