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[Keikaku]

I think it'll be suitably embarrassingly British.

Expecting the opening to be very quirky/naff. I don't mind that.

ConfusingJazz was right on the money then?

My theory on who is going to light the cauldron:

It won't be. As the flame enters the stadium, it will be very joyous like it usually is, everyone cheering and all. But then a weird hush comes over the stadium, something doesn't seem right. The stairs to the cauldron are lined with men in cloaks, chanting in a dead, thought to be forgotten language. The torch bearer marches up the steps to a mysterious figure, who turns out to be the queen. She cackles as she calls forth the sacrifice, Kate Middleton. She says something about the necessity of the spilling of the blood, and stabs Kate with a sabre. The queen takes the torch from the bearer, and screams "I light this Altar of Britannia! As the flame grows, so shall be the reborn Empire! ALL HAIL BRITANNIA!" She sets ablaze a stack of wood that Kate has been placed on, and breathes in the fumes. She starts to float with electricity crackling from her fingertips, laughing maniacally as she starts to claim the countries of the earth.


But that's only because I don't know who else they would pick.

 

[Wes]

Looking forward to hearing the Underworld soundtrack.

I want to hear that Born Slippy drop just as the Queen arrives.

 

[altaz]

Found out they will be broadcasting this in 3D, finally a use for my television. Anyone else watching in 3D?

 

[Adamm]

Found out they will be broadcasting this in 3D, finally a use for my television. Anyone else watching in 3D?

Yep! Can't wait

 

[killer_clank]

god the bbc montage team must be on overdrive.

 

[Gareth Bale]

Sherlock!

 

[DECK'ARD]

I'm now quite hyped for this

 

[Wes]

Cumberbatch! Montage heaven.

Hooray for the BBC!

 

[Xun]

Something happens at 20:12, no?

That would be great, even if they just wheeled it about rather than a fly past. Britain's greatest engineering achievement, a supersonic commercial jet. Something that has never been replicated and probably never will. :*(

Agreed.

It's a real shame we have nothing comparable today, nor does it look like we will in the future.

It really would be incredibly if it flew over, but I doubt it will.

 

[Shantom]

Benedict Cumberbatch is so brilliant, getting seriously hyped now.

 

[Jensen]

This montage is brilliant

 

[Mrg8523-]

Is anybody else getting a "This content doesn't seem to be working. Try again later." message when trying to view the BBC stream?

 

[Wes]

LET THE GAMES COMMENCE!

That was awesome.

 

[ConfusingJazz]

God damn it, I am going to have to check out now, aren't I. Hope its good, rest of the world GAF, because I sure as hell won't find out for another couple hours.

 

[DECK'ARD]

This is really what the BBC is born to do

 

[DemonNite]

I work in central london and always see how busy its been getting and a bit annoyed with all the travelling...

...but I must say since having a half day today from work and watching TV, I'm now very excited

 

[Chris R]

NBC being terrible again doesn't surprise me. Why can't they just show the damn thing LIVE tonight (even if it was just on NBC Sports or one of the other lesser channels) instead of delaying it by 8 hours :|

Ugh

 

[Robin]

BBC off to a flyer with another epic montage. Getting more excited for the opening ceremony than I thought I would!

 

[DECK'ARD]

I have faith in Danny.

But the stadium does look ridiculous at the moment.

 

[BigJonsson]

Got my Canada Olympic shirt on

But CTV is using the same song from 2010........ugh.......whyyyy

 

[Salvadora]

I have faith in Danny.

But the stadium does look ridiculous at the moment.

Looks pretty strange.

 

[Jensen]

I have faith in Danny.

But the stadium does look ridiculous at the moment.

It will be silly and we will enjoy it.

 

[The_Hitcher89]

BBC. BB fucking C man

 

[danwarb]

Please no maypole dancing.

 

[Mr Cola]

bbc rocking the inception music

 

[Dark Schala]

Got my Canada Olympic shirt on

But CTV is using the same song from 2010........ugh.......whyyyy

This.

Could they not afford to license another song or something? We have to listen to it repeatedly in 2010. :|

 

[DECK'ARD]

Please no maypole dancing.

Morris Dancers would bring shame upon the country.

 

[Novid]

NBC being terrible again doesn't surprise me. Why can't they just show the damn thing LIVE tonight (even if it was just on NBC Sports or one of the other lesser channels) instead of delaying it by 8 hours :|

Ugh

Broadway Values. Old White Way. Etc

- i.e. if its not in the us it doesnt nessarlly count.

 

[EvilMario]

Got my Canada Olympic shirt on

But CTV is using the same song from 2010........ugh.......whyyyy

Watching diving practice right now.

 

[Spiritreaver]

Thanks for linking unblock us. I was so close to resubbing my cable.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Really pumped for this now. Let's have fun.

I hope everyone enjoys the Opening Ceremony.

 

[Wes]

Please no maypole dancing.

What madness is this? Of course we want maple dancing.

First use of Inception music. Time to take a drink.

 

[bud]

this music sounds SO familiar, the title's on the tip of my tongue. someone tell me what it is!

edit: ah, inception.

 

[caramac]

The BBC Olympic anthem is awesome, its etched into my brain already.

 

[ZedIndyLil]

For those who care, here's what I found on 3D broadcasts of the Olympics in the US:

http://www.3dtv.com/news/242-hours-of-3D-Olympics-for-US-viewers-Begin-this-week

Everything on 24-hour tape delay, though, blah.

 

[Meadows]

I really hope this isn't cheesy. I also hope there isn't much rock music, most of the world could't give a shit about it.

 

[JetBlackPanda]

so should the United States dip the flag at the queen tonight?


History lesson: At the 1908 Olympics in London, an infamous incident with still-fuzzy details occurred at the opening ceremonies. The flag-bearer for the United States, shot-putter Ralph Rose, supposedly refused to dip the American stars and stripes as he passed King Edward VII, as every other nation's flag bearer did. Afterward, another American athlete named Martin Sheridan allegedly said: "This flag dips to no earthly king."

Historians have disputed some of those exact details. But consensus is that something happened. And a tradition definitely began that day of never dipping an American flag to a foreign leader at the Olympics.

 

[Adamm]

Brilliant stuff from BBC

 

[BigJonsson]

The tour of Olympic venues CTV just showed brings back memories of 2 weeks ago when I walked by a lot of them when I was on vacation

 

[Carbonox]

Took me a while to recognise it was from Inception despite the fact that I was listening to the track only a few days ago. I did just wake up though. :lol

Needs more BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR though.

 

[Wes]

I really hope this isn't cheesy. I also hope there isn't much rock music, most of the world could't give a shit about it.

It wouldn't be British if it wasn't cheesy!

 

[Joel Was Right]

I must be the only one who thought the Cumberbatch montage was a bit naff and uncreative. In fact, all these montages have been pretty crap IMO.

Tip for BBC Production team, just use this soundtrack for anything and it instantly becomes breath taking

Edit: The Olympics animation was great but that wasn't done by the BBC

 

[BigJonsson]

OWN THE PODIUM!!!!

 

[HotHamWater]

I really hope this isn't cheesy. I also hope there isn't much rock music, most of the world could't give a shit about it.

 

[Joel Was Right]

OWN THE PODIUM!!!!

Is that you?

 

[friskykillface]

Now I hope the USA loses every event they take part in


Smh I want live coverage

 

[Kosmo]

American athletes use their favorite phrase in English accent and totally embarass themselves.

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=espn:8163302

"The clock is ticking."
"Goo'day mate!"

LOL

 

[Salvadora]

Really hope it doesn't rain.

 

[Joel Was Right]

Really hope it doesn't rain.

It looks like it will

 

[zero_suit]

Really hope it doesn't rain.

This is London we're talking about...