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[Jazzem]

I did not know you went to Cardiff haha

As a current Cardiff student, that song still gets played a lot there

At Metros too!

 

[Nevasleep]

 

[G17]

Out of all the amazing music to come out of Britain.. they had to choose the Arctic Monkeys to perform for the Athletes?

 

[Subliminal]

I have a question, why is the language being spoken from the announcers English and French?? is there a strong influence of French people in the UK or did France $$$$$$? excuse my ignorance

IOC is French.. That's the main reason.

 

[Meadows]

this speech is amazing

 

[OpinionatedCyborg]

He looks like D-fens from Falling Down

"to everyone in every city and village in the world... I want breakfast"

 

[ConfusingJazz]

French is the official language of the Olympics

French is an official language. English is the other.

The home country's language is also spoken.

 

[Magnus]

Live from Hobbiton.

I lol'd.

In past Olympics, have all the flags been gathered into one spot like they are on this hill right now?

 

[Kurtofan]

I have a question, why is the language being spoken from the announcers English and French?? is there a strong influence of French people in the UK or did France $$$$$$? excuse my ignorance

France invented the Modern Olympics.

 

[Graphics Horse]

I hope the Churchill dog is lighting the final Olympic torch.

Oh yes.

 

[MrToughPants]

WTF can't memorize a simple speech?

"welcome to the olympic games" reading from notes.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Christ, amazing shot. This stadium is so huge.

 

[kharma45]

Ha, from Twitter

"Your punishment must be more severe, London." #SebSpeech

 

[dc89]

Three times. THREE TIMES!

 

[Amagon]

Ha, from Twitter

hahaha

 

[iNvid02]

lol

 

[Gentleman Jack]

Live from Hobbiton.

perfect

 

[JonnyBrad]

As a current Cardiff student, that song still gets played a lot there

At Metros too!

Hwl will still be playing the same things in Sweats when I'm in my 80's.

 

[Big-E]

WTF can't memorize a simple speech?

"welcome to the olympic games" reading from notes.

The Vancouver people couldn't even learn proper French either. They drop the ball on these ones. They have years to prepare for it.

 

[danwarb]

Seb's not great at this.

 

[BigJonsson]

I lol'd.

In past Olympics, have all the flags been gathered into one spot like they are on this hill right now?

CTV said that the athletes are allowed to come and go as they please this year after they march in

 

[Delusibeta]

I realise we're at the ceremonial bit, but Coe?

 

[Mr Cola]

Ha, from Twitter

 

[navanman]

Jack (or Dick) Rod?

 

[dc89]

Prince Philip has nodded off.

He's such a boss for a old guy.

 

[kharma45]

If we had a proper rendition of Song 2 instead of Arctic Monkey that would've really got the stadium rocking.

 

[Sarcastic Response]

Ha, from Twitter

LOL

 

[Mastadon]

Seb's not great at this.

Better than Rogg.

 

[Rich!]

I hope the Churchill dog is lighting the final Olympic torch.

Oh no no no no

 

[SJRB]

This guy is like an American comedian, waiting for applause after every line.

 

[Magnus]

CTV said that the athletes are allowed to come and go as they please this year after they march in

I'm not sure how that answers my question...?

I'm talking about the flags.

 

[KillGore]

Macca to arrive in a big metal capsule shaped like Henry VIII, shot into the atmosphere from Thunderbird 5
Official Olympics language iirc.

IOC official language. No? Every games.

French is the official language of the Olympics

French is the official IOC language apparently .

IOC is French.. That's the main reason.

Ahh, I see. That's really weird, especially when French is not spoken in many countries (with large amount of people). Spanish would have made much more sense. Thanks guys. Keeping it French doesn't seem very fair IMO. They should keep it the language from the place the event is taking place at that moment. Oh well

 

[Adamm]

Tinky winky, dipsy, lala, coe!

 

[Miles X]

Three times, impressive.

 

[zomgbbqftw]

Hwl will still be playing the same things in Sweats when I'm in my 80's.

Man I hated Metros, but the 89p double mixers kept me going back, tasted like engine oil though. D:

 

[Koodo]

Shut up and light the cauldron.

 

[BigJonsson]

I'm not sure how that answers my question...?

I'm talking about the flags.

Think about it

 

[Corleth the Fey]

Tinky winky, dipsy, lala, coe!

Hahaha.

 

[NihonTiger90]

Rogge giving his form speech. They just fill in the name of the host city and country each year.

 

[DiZ_O]

Shut up and light the cauldron.

Fuck yourself you piece of shit.

 

[Milchmann]

When will John Terry light the cauldron?

 

[Natetan]

Ahh, I see. That's really weird, especially when French is not spoken in many countries (with large amount of people). Spanish would have made much more sense. Thanks guys.

French was the language I diplomacy for a very long time before the rise of America and English.

 

[kharma45]

Fuck yourself you piece of shit.

Wow.

 

[Quick Mustard]

Torch turns up in the TARDIS, calling it!

 

[C.Dark.DN]

Getting bored waiting for the Opening Ceremony in USA.

 

[iNvid02]

YEAH WOMEN

Fuck yourself you piece of shit.

what the f

 

[Rich!]

Fuck yourself you piece of shit.

Hahaha, jeeeez

 

[dc89]

Torch turns up in the TARDIS, calling it!

You could be right.

 

[Sarcastic Response]

Shut up and light the cauldron.

Fuck yourself you piece of shit.

Girls, girls! You're both pretty! Calm down and watch the show!

 

[XcL_]

... and now to light the cauldron Richard Hammond.