Olympics Opening Ceremony

[Horse]

TVNZ Commentary: moronic, or really, really moronic.

I'd actually like to know something about the context of the various visual spectacles as they happen. But the commentary just makes me want to throw things at the TV. Argh!

[turtleman]

I couldn't agree more.
TVNZ idiot talking over the top, making inane statements - just filler noise, really.

[Mikkel]

Yup, my partner kinda insist on watching it in the background and that has to be the most vacant commentary I have heard for a long long time. :rolleyes:

[Big Dan]

you guys must have wax build up in your ears i've been watching it from the start and they have been giving brief statements of what is going on.

I've also been amazed at what the chineese have put on and think its the most best opening to an Olympics i've seen

[Mikkel]

Are you drunk? :eek5:

It's just another big carnival... with the inane commentary that is bound to accompany it.

And yes, it's quite impressive what has been put on for this ceremony considering that a significant part of the chinese population is living in poverty - so much for well meaning communism eh!

[Big Dan]

Are you drunk? :eek5:

It's just another big carnival... with the inane commentary that is bound to accompany it.

And yes, it's quite impressive what has been put on for this ceremony considering that a significant part of the chinese population is living in poverty - so much for well meaning communism eh!

Its' called the off button or channel up button

no-one is forcing you to watch it

edit:and no i'm not drunk (i don't drink)

[Mikkel]

As I said, my partner is insisting on watching it - and I can't be arse moving the laptop - so yes, I am effectively being forced to watch it.

Doesn't the social and political aspects of the event affect you at all?

Pity about the drink - I shall have one for your steadfastness then :D

Anyway, at least I just saw an old high-school classmate from way back. She's rowing for Denmark.

[Magua]

Stayed up to watch New Zealand walk into the stadium, not tired at all, but I've got work in the morning. :S

[Big Dave]

Saw a pic and read the headline on the harold web site. job done.

I asked the american buell guys about their 'olympic spirit' too.

80% disinterested.

[fire eyes]

:bleh:I watched most of it! I thought the visuals were spectacular! I was very impressed with how in sync all those preformers were .. the work that went on to pull that off! you have to give credit to the preformers, I also learnt a thing or two .. call me daft .. but I didnt know the Chinese invented paper & paint .. clever little dickies. I think I turned the lappy off about the time the Caymen Islands came out or was it Jamaica? can't remember. Sorry NZ!

*Disclaimer - the above statement does not in any way discourage my feelings regarding the inhumane injustices enforced on the peoples of Tibet

[Big Dan]

As I said, my partner is insisting on watching it - and I can't be arse moving the laptop - so yes, I am effectively being forced to watch it.

Doesn't the social and political aspects of the event affect you at all?


you can't be arsed moving sounds more like being lazy than being forced to watch

you other comment i don't really know or understand it to be affected, on a side note i try to seperate politics and other stuff from sport call me a purist.

anything sport you name it i've most likely tried it and if not i'd try it

[Swoop]

I was very impressed with how in sync all those preformers were ..
Was this the rehersal, before the real performers arrived?

[bull]

Favourite part for me was the footsteps fireworks, walking towards the arena was absolutely brilliant.

[fire eyes]

Was this the rehersal, before the real performers arrived?

Ohhh no you diiii'nnt gurlfrienddd :girlfight:

[BIGBOSSMAN]

I didn't like to jack-booted army officers goose stepping towards the flagpole. Thought the Olympics were supposed to be non political/military?

[The Pastor]

I only saw the lighting of the torch, but damn what a show eh, i'll give the chinese one thing, they do like to do things well, regardless of the cost.

[Jez]

in terms of olympic opening ceremonies it was truly spectacular and thoroughly deserving of all praise.

Now for those out there that are "boycotting" the olympics because of the political situation in china, would you also boycott all the chinese goods you have in your life? ... no because you seperate politics from personal comfort / financial sense ... i dont agree with how China have treated the people of Tibet, how they forced Taiwan to walk into the ceremony under the banner of Chinese Taipei ... but in terms of watching sport, this Olympics is gonna be awesome!!!

btw GO THE KIWIS!!!!!!

[Swoop]

...would you also boycott all the chinese goods you have in your life?
I always look at the label. "Made in China" = no thanks. Rather spend a bit more and buy quality rather than some sweatshop shit that will fall to pieces within days.

[FlangMasterJ]

Awesome ceremony. Loved the Olympic rings rising up from the ground.

Yes the commentary was shit.

[Jez]

I always look at the label. "Made in China" = no thanks. Rather spend a bit more and buy quality rather than some sweatshop shit that will fall to pieces within days.

i was thinking things like the RAM in your computer, the graphics card, the mother board, the soundcard, the monitor, your TV, any brand new Fisher and Paykel goods ... the list is rather long, id be surprised if you were able to furnish your house completly without chinese manufactured goods of some kind ...

anyway im going to watch some sports to forget about politics ;)

[oldrider]

I am so over the Olympics on TV. They never show the sports that I am interested in.

I do not want to spend so much time at "poolside" either, bloody cheapskates!

Like was said above, I use the off button a lot. :yawn: John.