dune Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 I predict it's going to be a boring pile of sh/te but everyone will say how wonderful it was.
badgerx16 Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 I predict it's going to be a boring pile of sh/te but everyone will say how wonderful it was. +1 Apart from the cycling and a couple of track finals I shall try to miss as much of the Olympics as possible.
trousers Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 (edited) I predict it'll be great but there will be the usual grumpy sods boring us to tears about how much they're not interested in it. No, really, despite how many times they'll tell us they're not interested, they really really aren't interested. Edited 27 July, 2012 by trousers
Katalinic Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 I went to the technical rehearsal on Wednesday and thought it was excellent - far better than what I was expecting although I am not sure how it will come across on TV. It did a pretty good job of celebrating Britain imo.
Special K Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 I predict there will be a miserable bunch of c**** who complain about everything to do with the Olympics from the opening ceremony to the tired old lines of "too much sport on TV". Well, do us all a favour then and f*** off abroad for the next few weeks.
Whitey Grandad Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 I predict it'll be great but there will be the usual grumpy sods boring us to tears about how much they're not interested in it. No, really, despite how many times they'll tell us they're not interested, they really really aren't interested. You're right. I'm really, really, really not interested.
Whitey Grandad Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 I predict there will be a miserable bunch of c**** who complain about everything to do with the Olympics from the opening ceremony to the tired old lines of "too much sport on TV". Well, do us all a favour then and f*** off abroad for the next few weeks. Oh, if only!
Frank's cousin Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 I'm not really surprized that those who so often profess to be so ''patriotic'' and proud of our country are so eager to bore us to tears with their naysaying and moaning.... speaks volumes
Whitey Grandad Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 I'm not really surprized that those who so often profess to be so ''patriotic'' and proud of our country are so eager to bore us to tears with their naysaying and moaning.... speaks volumes I fail to see the connection.
trousers Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 You're right. I'm really, really, really not interested. Yay, that's the idea. Now just repeat it every half an hour just in case people mistakenly think you've become interested all of a sudden ;-)
Frank's cousin Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 I fail to see the connection. Twas no aimed at you, but at our esteemed OP. How you doing by the way? Hope all is well
Saint137 Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 Looking forward to the Rowing. Southampton lad (and Saints fan) James Foad is in the Men's Eight, first race tomorrow, final on Wednesday morning when it will hopefully be GB vs Germany for the gold. Good to have a normal working-class lad out there in such an elitist sport.
benjii Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 I predict it's going to be a boring pile of sh/te but everyone will say how wonderful it was. Yep. Much like the Jubilee "celebrations". Hopefully the BBC doesn't do such a shambolic job this time.
Hatch Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 It's going to be brilliant, the whole lot. But it's not very trendy or amusing to say that, so I will say bah humbug to the Olympics , so now I feel special.
Sour Mash Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 I predict it'll be great but there will be the usual grumpy sods boring us to tears about how much they're not interested in it. No, really, despite how many times they'll tell us they're not interested, they really really aren't interested. You think it'll be worth the quoted £13m? For a bit of music and some costumes. Don't get all this hype about the torch either, what is the actual appeal of going to see it?
sussexsaint Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 It's going to be brilliant, the whole lot. But it's not very trendy or amusing to say that, so I will say bah humbug to the Olympics , so now I feel special. This
Foxstone Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 I predict it'll be great but there will be the usual grumpy sods boring us to tears about how much they're not interested in it. No, really, despite how many times they'll tell us they're not interested, they really really aren't interested. This! Cue the SWF whinge brigade who criticise anything thats good, and will try to inflict their misery on everyone else..
saint lard Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 I am really quite looking forward to it all. i enjoyed the jubilee celebrations also in these times of what seems endless doom and gloom it's nice to have something else on the agenda. i will be taking my little boy back up to London on monday to soak up the atmosphere. i certainly won't experience it again in my lifetime and he probably won't either. he is really quite excited about it also,which I think is great. he has been learning all about Olympics this term at school and he wants to feel part of it,as do I. if that makes me out to be a bit of a plum,so be it.
CB Saint Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 I'm not sure that i have ever enjoyed the opening ceremonies - I get massive irritated by the taters, who have to fill for three hours. Love the rest i.e. the sport
bridge too far Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 This is a thought-provoking article I think http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jul/27/london-2012-time-to-find-out-who-we-are
Thedelldays Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 It's going to be great I predict the whole Olympics will be seen as one of, if not the best ever
Special K Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 The only problem i can see is having to ditch some work in favour of watching some of the events. Might have to start work very early!
Patrick Bateman Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 I predict there will be a miserable bunch of c**** who complain about everything to do with the Olympics from the opening ceremony to the tired old lines of "too much sport on TV". Well, do us all a favour then and f*** off abroad for the next few weeks. Echo this comment! If people are so bored/annoyed/anti the world's most amazing sporting event is in this country then they are very sad. It won't ever come here again in our lifetime, probably another hundred years or so. It seems to me that watching morons on TV who are complaining are exactly those that were REALLY crap at sport at school and have a huge chip on their shoulders. Just bloody enjoy it, or as you say, leave the country for 2 weeks!
Doctoroncall Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 Never seen the opening ceromony of the Olympics as I'm more interested in the sport. But for this one I will.
badgerx16 Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 According to the Beeb sports bulletin at 07:35, when Team GB lined up before last night's match, only the English players sang the National Anthem.
ecuk268 Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 As a non-royalist, I was pretty disinterested in the Jubilee although the Thames procession was quite impressive despite the BBC's inane coverage. Quite looking forward to the Olympics although the opening ceremony will have to go some to be better the Beijing.
Saint Billy Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 Looking forward to some of the events, ie Boxing, athletics etc, but tbh I am fed up with hearing about it and will almost be glad when it's over.
Whitey Grandad Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 I'm not doing too badly, thanks. The only problem is that I'm stuck at home for a few weeks with nothing on tele now except the sodding Olympics. Ironic, or what? We're also still waiting for our daughter to have her third and our seventh grandchild. We were originally all booked on a cruise but her pregnancy and my operation have put paid to that. Still, at least I can come on here and have a good moan :-)
Sour Mash Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 Echo this comment! If people are so bored/annoyed/anti the world's most amazing sporting event is in this country then they are very sad. It won't ever come here again in our lifetime, probably another hundred years or so. It seems to me that watching morons on TV who are complaining are exactly those that were REALLY crap at sport at school and have a huge chip on their shoulders. Just bloody enjoy it, or as you say, leave the country for 2 weeks! Why must you enjoy it or leave the country? If you think something ain't great you should be able to comment accordingly. Some of the events will be brilliant. Some will be a waste of time. The faffing around for a month with the Olympic torch, the massively expensive opening ceremony (which is what this thread is about) & and the over the top security and travel related panic ('Olympic' lanes etc) I'm not a fan of - therefore I should leave the country? Right....
Whitey Grandad Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 Oh, forgot to say... For those of you who like this sort of thing, please fill your boots and enjoy!
saintfully Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 Looking forward to team GB success and opening ceremony will be part of that - mark us out as amongst the most innovative, progressive, and forward thinking collection of nations on the planet. Our sporting success, where we will punch above our weight, will do so too. Went to see the torch - was infuriated by the parade of sponsorship coaches which consisted of Samsung (Korean), Coke (Yanks) and Lloyds (Cu.nts), but the actual torch was surprisingly inspirational (and I suppose its got to be paid for somehow).
Special K Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 Why must you enjoy it or leave the country? If you think something ain't great you should be able to comment accordingly. Some of the events will be brilliant. Some will be a waste of time. The faffing around for a month with the Olympic torch, the massively expensive opening ceremony (which is what this thread is about) & and the over the top security and travel related panic ('Olympic' lanes etc) I'm not a fan of - therefore I should leave the country? Right.... Sounds like you've already made up your mind about it before it's even started. The torch relay was a great success and was well supported. We have yet to see the opening ceremony and i wonder whether you've actually been put out by any increased security measures at all. But don't let that put you off.
bridge too far Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 I love all (proper) sport so I'm very much looking forward to the next fortnight and, naturally given my background, I'm very excited about the spectacle that will unfold tonight. From the few clips aired so far, I can see there's lots of dance so I'm one very happy bunny.
alpine_saint Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 According to the Beeb sports bulletin at 07:35, when Team GB lined up before last night's match, only the English players sang the National Anthem. Yep. If the players involved dont want to celebrate their British identity, they should be dropped for the remaining games.
Saint in Paradise Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 What are these "olympics" of which you speak?? Roll on the 18th when the Football Season starts !!!
Sour Mash Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 Sounds like you've already made up your mind about it before it's even started. The torch relay was a great success and was well supported. We have yet to see the opening ceremony and i wonder whether you've actually been put out by any increased security measures at all. But don't let that put you off. Sorry, did you actually read my post? As I stated, some of the events will be brilliant, I've got tickets for a few of them. But tell me what about the Archery event that particularly excites you? I work all over London, so I'm well aware of the changes in transport/security policy - but your approach seems to be, that you can only be critical of something that directly affects you? Yes, millions of people stepped out of their houses to watch the torch go by, but millions of people also watch Big Brother every year, I take it you also consider that a great success we should be proud of? What are your thoughts on the huge increase in costs for the Olympics in relation to the original estimate? Or the vast power and control that corporations such as McDonalds and Coca Cola have over such basics as what we're able to eat and drink at the events?
Foxstone Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 Sorry, did you actually read my post? As I stated, some of the events will be brilliant, I've got tickets for a few of them. But tell me what about the Archery event that particularly excites you? I work all over London, so I'm well aware of the changes in transport/security policy - but your approach seems to be, that you can only be critical of something that directly affects you? Yes, millions of people stepped out of their houses to watch the torch go by, but millions of people also watch Big Brother every year, I take it you also consider that a great success we should be proud of? What are your thoughts on the huge increase in costs for the Olympics in relation to the original estimate? Or the vast power and control that corporations such as McDonalds and Coca Cola have over such basics as what we're able to eat and drink at the events? Don't give a ****e! Its a global celebration that will come along once in our lifetime, and will bring kudos, cash and pleasure to a country that has in a rather depressed state. You of course have a right to whinge, but don't be surprised if most people ignore you!
Saint in Paradise Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 Wonder if the "fors" will still feel the same when the bills keep rolling in and in and in? I wonder if they will enjoy watching the UK elite watching from the best seats that have been given to them. So pleased none of my hard earned cash will be going to the spongers
Whitey Grandad Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 Don't give a ****e! Its a global celebration that will come along once in our lifetime, and will bring kudos, cash and pleasure to a country that has in a rather depressed state. You of course have a right to whinge, but don't be surprised if most people ignore you! The cash equation is unlikely to be in our favour, and I could have enjoyed it all the same if,say, the French were doing it.
Sour Mash Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 Don't give a ****e! Its a global celebration that will come along once in our lifetime, and will bring kudos, cash and pleasure to a country that has in a rather depressed state. You of course have a right to whinge, but don't be surprised if most people ignore you! Fair enough and each to their own. Fortunately I do not need my country to be hosting table tennis and greco-roman wrestling to make me happy, but I'm glad it's giving you lots of pleasure regardless of the cost.
sussexsaint Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 This is a thought-provoking article I think http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/jul/27/london-2012-time-to-find-out-who-we-are excellent read and reflects the thread rather well as well
trousers Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 Just popping down to Tower Bridge to see the torch arrive. Spare pair of pants in my pocket.
Hatch Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 Just popping down to Tower Bridge to see the torch arrive. Spare pair of pants in my pocket. are you nervous about seeing Kay Burley, who is down there now doing live interviews.
Foxstone Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 The cash equation is unlikely to be in our favour, and I could have enjoyed it all the same if,say, the French were doing it. Agree with you.. Hope you are recovering well BTW
doubleonothing Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 I can reveal from my sources within the opening ceremony (2 dancers) that Mary Poppins and something called a voldemord are involved in the ceremony. It is timed down to the minute. They have to be "on stage" at an exact time. (I like to think this makes me ITK) I predict that some farm animals will break loose or just cr@p everywhere. From what I am hearing it is quite an impressive ceremony. Will report back if I hear anything else ahead of the event.
dubai_phil Posted 27 July, 2012 Posted 27 July, 2012 God bless dear old Boris for kicking up the stir last night. Boy did his kicking of Mutt get coverage EVERYWHERE, well done to the crowd in Hyde Park for cheering along with it. Will miss the ceremony, bars shut here way before 3am and I ain't going clubbing to watch no James Bond shooting David Beckham moment... Although.....
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