Olympics Opening Ceremony Thread
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He wasn't the German premier -now that really would have been controversial. I don't think it's come out yet who he was.
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TopCat G wrote:He wasn't the German premier -now that really would have been controversial. I don't think it's come out yet who he was.
Maybe its Hitler himself, out of retirement for the special occasion
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TopCat G wrote:He wasn't the German premier -now that really would have been controversial. I don't think it's come out yet who he was.
It obviously wasn't Merkel, but I assumed it was their Chef de Mission.
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It was the guy that negotiated the hostage surrender in the 1972 Olympics.
The only thing more epic than the opening ceremony was TMM's narrative whinge arc.
The only thing more epic than the opening ceremony was TMM's narrative whinge arc.
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PeePoop wrote:It was the guy that negotiated the hostage surrender in the 1972 Olympics.
The only thing more epic than the opening ceremony was TMM's narrative whinge arc.
Yes you're right. I remember him from 'One Day in September'. Wasn't he the mayor of Munich at the time?
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TopCat G wrote:PeePoop wrote:It was the guy that negotiated the hostage surrender in the 1972 Olympics.
The only thing more epic than the opening ceremony was TMM's narrative whinge arc.
Yes you're right. I remember him from 'One Day in September'. Wasn't he the mayor of Munich at the time?
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BTW for those asking about the Neu inspired sounding music (with the VU sample) that accompanied Beckham's speedboat ride, I've found out what it is.
It's David Holmes -I Heard Wonders.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-FMd6eYWLA
It's David Holmes -I Heard Wonders.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-FMd6eYWLA
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PeePoop wrote:It was the guy that negotiated the hostage surrender in the 1972 Olympics.
That's surreal,to say the least.
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I saw bits of this in the pub last night, it wasn't as unspeakably awful as I'd feared....but surely I'm not the only one who thinks the Arctic Monkeys are a load of shouty tuneless bollocks? They were dreadful. And they murdered that Beatles track - poor choice of song anyway.
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TopCat G wrote:BTW for those asking about the Neu inspired sounding music (with the VU sample) that accompanied Beckham's speedboat ride, I've found out what it is.
It's David Holmes -I Heard Wonders.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-FMd6eYWLA
Thanks for this - it would have been bugging Nick all weekend
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This is now in the new nextdoorland and sporting life. How come screenadelica is not included for good measure!
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I watched it all the way through in my local and loved it. It took a while to get going and the athletes' parade was as dull as ever, but it was ace.
No.the hanging monkey wrote:....but surely I'm not the only one who thinks the Arctic Monkeys are a load of shouty tuneless bollocks?
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The Write Profile wrote:I think maskedman's reaction to the opening ceremony, paradoxically, means Boyle got most things just right.
Yes!
brotherlouie wrote:In reflection, I liked the way it actually functioned in the way that British culture has operated for a long time: "We came up with this, you might not like it yet, or understand it and to be honest we're not 100% but here it is."
Yes yes!
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Boris commented that there was too much NHS not enough empire...
What a cunt. Why do people like this tosser!?
Yes Boris, the vast majority (those of us that don't have shares in BUPA) care passionately about the NHS and don;t give two fucking hoots in any meaningful way about the 'Empire'.
Odd that the backlash should come the right. Tory MP Aidan Burley called it "Multi-cultural crap" and bemoaned the inclusion of "rap music".
what a twat. Like there's something intrinsically wrong with the welfare state where do they find these arseholes... Eton presumably.
That said I missed it all because I was at band rehearsal - rock and roll is a stern misstress
What a cunt. Why do people like this tosser!?
Yes Boris, the vast majority (those of us that don't have shares in BUPA) care passionately about the NHS and don;t give two fucking hoots in any meaningful way about the 'Empire'.
Odd that the backlash should come the right. Tory MP Aidan Burley called it "Multi-cultural crap" and bemoaned the inclusion of "rap music".
"The most leftie opening ceremony I have ever seen – more than Beijing, the capital of a communist state! Welfare tribute next?"
what a twat. Like there's something intrinsically wrong with the welfare state where do they find these arseholes... Eton presumably.
That said I missed it all because I was at band rehearsal - rock and roll is a stern misstress
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He studied Theology at college as well
what a dufus
He studied Theology at college as well
what a dufus
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savoirefaire wrote:In hindsight, I thoroughly enjoyed the performance by Akram Khan and his company to Emeli Sande's rendition of the hymn "Abide with me". It was really, really beautiful.
I just read there were 96 dancers during this bit. A rather subtle reference to the Justice for Hillsborough campaign.
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anyone else clueless as to some of the countries taking part? There was at least 4 or 5 countries I never heard of.
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Deebank wrote:Boris commented that there was too much NHS not enough empire...
What a cunt. Why do people like this tosser!?
Yes Boris, the vast majority (those of us that don't have shares in BUPA) care passionately about the NHS and don;t give two fucking hoots in any meaningful way about the 'Empire'.
Odd that the backlash should come the right. Tory MP Aidan Burley called it "Multi-cultural crap" and bemoaned the inclusion of "rap music"."The most leftie opening ceremony I have ever seen – more than Beijing, the capital of a communist state! Welfare tribute next?"
what a twat. Like there's something intrinsically wrong with the welfare state where do they find these arseholes... Eton presumably.
That said I missed it all because I was at band rehearsal - rock and roll is a stern misstress
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Fair play to those in the Tory party who have backed the event, but none of that means the Cannock Chase MP didn't say or mean what he put on Twitter last night. I suspect he'll not be standing next time round. Seems like a liability to the Tories in these controlled times.