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Olympics Opening Ceremonies - 1/2 Awesome

Mike

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Who watched this? I thought it was stunning and thunderous, especially the beginning segment with the drums!!

http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/2012/opening-ceremony-pandemonium.html

That was an amazing scene with the rings coming together over the stadium! :yes

Then it got away with itself, IMO. I don't get this fascination with Mr. Bean or whatever he's called. I don't think he's funny, and I think they spent too much time on him. All the 60's, 70's, 80's... music took away from the majesty of the first part. It almost seemed like a contrived Super Bowl half-time show. :gah

The lighting of the flame was kind lame, IMHO. And is the queen permitted to crack a smile... ever? Hello! Your United Kingdom is hosting a world event! :shrug

But I could watch the first 45 minutes a few times again. They nailed it with that!
 
I took it as highlighting British contributions to culture; the music and such. My kids watched it. I just peeked at it occasionally.
 
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