One more week.
Not terribly fond of the logo, though.
2012 Olympics
Started by nightscape94, Jul 21 2012 04:26 AM
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Posted 21 July 2012 - 04:26 AM
Is anyone else at all excited about this? I absolutely love the summer olympics. I have a mild love for the winter, but summer is where my heart is. They aired a lot of the qualifying rounds in the States and I watched just about every minute I could. I freaking sat on my couching, drank a beer, and watched the steeplechase prelims.
One more week.
Not terribly fond of the logo, though.
One more week.
Not terribly fond of the logo, though.
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Posted 21 July 2012 - 05:34 AM
I can hardly wait to watch some of this. Unfortunately I will barely be able to watch much due to lack of tv. maybe thi is the reason I should have gone to london! 
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Posted 21 July 2012 - 06:11 AM
I'm looking forward to as much as I'll be able to watch with the -- six hour? -- delay.
I'm less enthused about the fuss that will inevitablybe made of the US Men's B-Ball team.
I'm less enthused about the fuss that will inevitablybe made of the US Men's B-Ball team.
@Wojo: stop being facetious.
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Posted 21 July 2012 - 07:00 AM
lol I forgot when it starts. I was going to check. so next week...
Time for manual recording of Williams bumpers?
I doubt they'll top the majesty of the opening ceremony of the Bejing games
Time for manual recording of Williams bumpers?
I doubt they'll top the majesty of the opening ceremony of the Bejing games
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Posted 21 July 2012 - 08:23 AM
I'll be watching some of it for sure. It's great that we'll be able to watch it all in HD (1080i), some sports come across awesome in HD's picture clarity! 
The logo is shit though, what is it supposed to mean/represent anyway? This year's number, 2012? It's an only explanation that occurs to me, and even for that one must have a LOT of imagination. 
The logo is shit though, what is it supposed to mean/represent anyway? This year's number, 2012? It's an only explanation that occurs to me, and even for that one must have a LOT of imagination.
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Posted 21 July 2012 - 09:47 AM
that logo is terrible
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Posted 21 July 2012 - 10:05 AM
Yes it's the year. I can't believe they payed someone for it.
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Posted 21 July 2012 - 10:13 AM
It cost something like £200,000 and a large proportion of this country agreed when it was first revealed - it's total rubbish. The BBC website had people submitting their lunchtime doodlings, and most were way better than this.
I'm looking forward to the opening ceremony in glorious 3D. Plus, the torch passed by my house yesterday
I'm looking forward to the opening ceremony in glorious 3D. Plus, the torch passed by my house yesterday
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Posted 21 July 2012 - 10:19 AM
Not terribly fond of the logo, though.
The logo is shit though, what is it supposed to mean/represent anyway? This year's number, 2012? It's an only explanation that occurs to me, and even for that one must have a LOT of imagination.
Haven't you heard? It represents Lisa Simpson doing a blowjob to some dude (NOT MY INTERPRETATION!)
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Posted 21 July 2012 - 12:39 PM
I was trying to avoid that interpretation, but... yeah.
Honestly, what the hell were the designers thinking?
Honestly, what the hell were the designers thinking?
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Posted 21 July 2012 - 01:22 PM
The Lisa Simpsonesque logo may be a bit naff, but it is undeniably recognisable and I do rather like the two mascots, Wenlock and Mandeville. A soft toy version of Wenlock wearing a policeman's uniform has been described as resembling a 'creature from the depths of hell.'
I am!
It doesn't seem possible that it was seven years ago when it was announced that London had got the Games. It has been remarkable seeing the transformation of Stratford and the construction of so many amazing new sporting venues since then (I've been inside the new Aquatics Centre for one of the test events - just wait until you see it!). Although there has been quite a bit of negativity about security, ticket arrangements, transport, etc., as the Olympics have drawn closer I think the organisers have got most things right. Our opening ceremony may well not turn out to be as spectacularly choreographed as Beijing's, but I bet ours will be a lot more fun and will show off the self-deprecating British sense of humour.
I've got tickets to a couple of events so far and haven't yet given up hope of going to one or two more events on top of that, as new tickets are still being made available on a daily basis. The torch will be going right past where I work next week so I am looking forward to that too.
Is anyone else at all excited about this?
I am!
It doesn't seem possible that it was seven years ago when it was announced that London had got the Games. It has been remarkable seeing the transformation of Stratford and the construction of so many amazing new sporting venues since then (I've been inside the new Aquatics Centre for one of the test events - just wait until you see it!). Although there has been quite a bit of negativity about security, ticket arrangements, transport, etc., as the Olympics have drawn closer I think the organisers have got most things right. Our opening ceremony may well not turn out to be as spectacularly choreographed as Beijing's, but I bet ours will be a lot more fun and will show off the self-deprecating British sense of humour.
I've got tickets to a couple of events so far and haven't yet given up hope of going to one or two more events on top of that, as new tickets are still being made available on a daily basis. The torch will be going right past where I work next week so I am looking forward to that too.
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Posted 21 July 2012 - 06:12 PM
The torch will be going right past where I work next week so I am looking forward to that too.
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 06:50 PM
The opening ceremonies are coming up shortly. I don't think the US airs it until later, but it starts in just over an hour.
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 07:04 PM
And we have Patrick Doyle's Thor playing in the show presenting the opening ceremony over here.
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 07:05 PM
Mariel Zagunis...don't dip it.
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 07:10 PM
Got a photo on my phone of me holding the torch, a big cheesy grin on my face. I know one of the runners, Toria Swift. She took the photo.
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 07:13 PM
Show us the pic, I can make Lee & Torch jokes all summer!
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 07:15 PM
Nope!
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 07:15 PM
Were you holding the torch with your hands?
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 07:19 PM
Nah, it's balanced on my chin.
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 07:41 PM
Hahahaha
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 07:50 PM
so are the rumors of a mini Bond Film, and a duel between Lord Voldemort and Mary Poppin's true.
OH God, Joe is posting again, someone hand me my pills!
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"You're not John Conner, I saw you die, said Kyle". "I was only injured, replied John". "No, your injuries were too severe, you died. Look at you, where are your injuries? You're, you're a Terminator." "Kyle, its still me, yes my body was beyond repair, but my essence is here." He points to his head. "No John". Kyle raised his pulse rifle and aimed it at John but before he could fire, John fired first. Knocked to the ground Kyle looked up at the Terminator in the form of the man he once idolized. All hope was lost. "If you kill me how will you ever be born?" "Thats a good question Kyle, all this time we've focus on Sarah, on John, when had we known the it was you we should have targeted all along." John pointed his rifle at Kyle's face. "The resistance is finished, the battle is won. We the machines are the victors, salvation is ours." Kyle never heard the second shot.
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 07:57 PM
So who's tuning in for the opening ceremony? I am. Apparently 1 billion people will be watching it.
It'll eclipse The Walking Dead in the ratings.
It'll eclipse The Walking Dead in the ratings.
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:03 PM
I'll watch it live tonight.
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"You're not John Conner, I saw you die, said Kyle". "I was only injured, replied John". "No, your injuries were too severe, you died. Look at you, where are your injuries? You're, you're a Terminator." "Kyle, its still me, yes my body was beyond repair, but my essence is here." He points to his head. "No John". Kyle raised his pulse rifle and aimed it at John but before he could fire, John fired first. Knocked to the ground Kyle looked up at the Terminator in the form of the man he once idolized. All hope was lost. "If you kill me how will you ever be born?" "Thats a good question Kyle, all this time we've focus on Sarah, on John, when had we known the it was you we should have targeted all along." John pointed his rifle at Kyle's face. "The resistance is finished, the battle is won. We the machines are the victors, salvation is ours." Kyle never heard the second shot.
"You're not John Conner, I saw you die, said Kyle". "I was only injured, replied John". "No, your injuries were too severe, you died. Look at you, where are your injuries? You're, you're a Terminator." "Kyle, its still me, yes my body was beyond repair, but my essence is here." He points to his head. "No John". Kyle raised his pulse rifle and aimed it at John but before he could fire, John fired first. Knocked to the ground Kyle looked up at the Terminator in the form of the man he once idolized. All hope was lost. "If you kill me how will you ever be born?" "Thats a good question Kyle, all this time we've focus on Sarah, on John, when had we known the it was you we should have targeted all along." John pointed his rifle at Kyle's face. "The resistance is finished, the battle is won. We the machines are the victors, salvation is ours." Kyle never heard the second shot.
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:04 PM
So who's tuning in for the opening ceremony? I am. Apparently 1 billion people will be watching it.
It'll eclipse The Walking Dead in the ratings.
Meh
I'll watch it live tonight.
That's not live dude. It's happening live right now. NBC is showing it on on a 3 1/2 hour delay
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:07 PM
Here comes Kenneth Branagh!
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:09 PM
So far it's a bit weird
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:10 PM
Most opening ceremonies are weird. This one is no exception.
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:17 PM
Here comes Kenneth Branagh!
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:22 PM
really, I didn't know that London was 6 or 7 hours ahead of us, who would have thunk it.
So who's tuning in for the opening ceremony? I am. Apparently 1 billion people will be watching it.
It'll eclipse The Walking Dead in the ratings.
MehI'll watch it live tonight.
That's not live dude. It's happening live right now. NBC is showing it on on a 3 1/2 hour delay
I was being funny, or failing at it.
OH God, Joe is posting again, someone hand me my pills!
"You're not John Conner, I saw you die, said Kyle". "I was only injured, replied John". "No, your injuries were too severe, you died. Look at you, where are your injuries? You're, you're a Terminator." "Kyle, its still me, yes my body was beyond repair, but my essence is here." He points to his head. "No John". Kyle raised his pulse rifle and aimed it at John but before he could fire, John fired first. Knocked to the ground Kyle looked up at the Terminator in the form of the man he once idolized. All hope was lost. "If you kill me how will you ever be born?" "Thats a good question Kyle, all this time we've focus on Sarah, on John, when had we known the it was you we should have targeted all along." John pointed his rifle at Kyle's face. "The resistance is finished, the battle is won. We the machines are the victors, salvation is ours." Kyle never heard the second shot.
"You're not John Conner, I saw you die, said Kyle". "I was only injured, replied John". "No, your injuries were too severe, you died. Look at you, where are your injuries? You're, you're a Terminator." "Kyle, its still me, yes my body was beyond repair, but my essence is here." He points to his head. "No John". Kyle raised his pulse rifle and aimed it at John but before he could fire, John fired first. Knocked to the ground Kyle looked up at the Terminator in the form of the man he once idolized. All hope was lost. "If you kill me how will you ever be born?" "Thats a good question Kyle, all this time we've focus on Sarah, on John, when had we known the it was you we should have targeted all along." John pointed his rifle at Kyle's face. "The resistance is finished, the battle is won. We the machines are the victors, salvation is ours." Kyle never heard the second shot.
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:24 PM
5 isn't it?
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:29 PM
this is hilarious
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:31 PM
James Bond and the Queen was fucking classic!
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:32 PM
wish I could see it....
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:37 PM
True.James Bond and the Queen was fucking classic!
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:42 PM
James Bond and the Queen was fucking classic!
+1!
Here's hoping we'll get to see some LOTR stuff. We have Peter Pan, Harry Potter, Alice In Wonderland... They have to include LOTR!
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Oh crap, I forgot about this sp I'm joining in late to see a giant Voldemort! Oh and Mary Poppins just flew in.
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:42 PM
5 isn't it?
Depends on what part of the US you're in. On the east coast, yes.
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:43 PM
Obviously every possible British icon will appear in the ceremonies.Oh crap, I forgot about this sp I'm joining in late to see a giant Voldemort! Oh and Mary Poppins just flew in.
Ars superior est vita hominum.
"We pop out and come into the world and music is there. We didn't invent it - it's all organised in the atmosphere by divinity or whatever. It's a miracle." - John Williams-
I think music is a stream of some kind. It could be blood. It could be water. It could be ether. Whatever it is it seems to be a living, organic force that’s in motion, that serves humanity and is part of humanity and part of what describes us as humans. We sing, play, dance, all the things that we do. And there is a vibrant and great literature we have been given. ... As musicians, we join the stream. We swim in the stream with all the other millions of music makers. It’s a life force, a strong one, surrounding us and we are part of it. -John Williams-
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:44 PM
Oh crap, I forgot about this sp I'm joining in late to see a giant Voldemort!
Hahaha!!
Keep your fingers crossed for a giant Sauron to appear.
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