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[mrklaw]

That's part of the reason why host nations receive an average 40% medal bump in their final tally. More teams sent = more opportunities to medal.

Nah, don't think that makes a difference. Host nation teams automatically qualify for events, so you can throw athletes at events that perhaps wouldn't qualify normally. Those guys will never medal, but it's great to get the experience of a major competition - and a home one too.

The main reason some home teams get a boost is financial. A host nation doesn't want to be embarassed so they'll invest more in sports and that reaps rewards. Team GB I think started investing even before they won the Olympic bid, so we did really well in Beijing.

 

[Empty]

i can't believe it's all but over now. been an unforgettable two weeks. so proud of the show we helped put on for the world, amazed at what team gb achieved and in love with how positive the country has been this fortnight.

 

[BrokenSymmetry]

You are aware most people just steal them to take home right? People fuck at the village but it's not a porn shoot / orgy.

Don't destroy the dream!

 

[JonathanEx]

I've seen this mentioned, but I think it's referring to their advert for *their* coverage of the paralympics (on 5 Live) - but it's reasonable to point out that in doing so it's promoting the paralympics itself and everything relating to it - including, of course, *all* the coverage of it.

I've not seen an explicit reference to the paralympics being on Channel 4 in an advert on the BBC.

They have aired the Channel 4 one. Not many times, mind - and with 5Live logo next to 4 on the endcap. They even stuck it on the One Show. They're moving to their BBC 5Live advert as of today.

 

[elty]

Any link for the BBC Montage?

 

[RivalCore]

too bad they've reportedly roped that horrible thing Jessie J into the performance. wtf?

What? Bollocks to that!

 

[Red Blaster]

Compare their doping charges and the drugs they were caught with...it's not really comparable.

So a little doping is apparently okay then

cool

 

[TylerD]

Holy crap at that Russian ribbon & hoop teamwork.

 

[Dark Schala]

You are aware most people just steal them to take home right? People fuck at the village but it's not a porn shoot / orgy.

Shhh, don't ruin his dream. I was encouraging it.

Though, ah, what's this bit about unauthorized condoms? Olympics are about product placement, but that applies to everything it seems. :O

 

[LTWheels]

Eddie Butler possibly the unsung hero of the unparalleled BBC coverage.

Thank god Brian Moore is not there. He and Eddie always argue when commentating.

 

[mrklaw]

This has been my first real multimedia Olympics. Sitting there with my HDTV in front of me, 24 glorious HD channels showing every event live, the GAF thread on my iPad on my lap, and the BBC sports website open in another tab to check schedules and sometimes watch another event at the same time.

Just amazing.

 

[JonathanEx]

This is the longest montage in history. Loving it.

Anyone know who sang imagine on bbcs coverage earlier?

Emeli Sande.

 

[mclem]

They have aired the Channel 4 one. Not many times, mind - and with 5Live logo next to 4 on the endcap. They even stuck it on the One Show. They're moving to their BBC 5Live advert as of today.

Fair enough, I stand corrected. In which case, credit to them for doing that!

 

[BlazingDarkness]

I'm happy I'll actually be able to watch the closing ceremony, I missed the opener!

I've been impressed with GB, very impressed

 

[Juicy Bob]

Long Live the Motherfucking BBC.

 

[Zampano]

i can't believe it's all but over now. been an unforgettable two weeks. so proud of the show we helped put on for the world, amazed at what team gb achieved and in love with how positive the country has been this fortnight.

This. I don't want it to go back to normal

 

[Zaph]

Just in case Brit-GAF wasn't feeling patriotic enough.

Long live the BBC.

 

[smallios74]

Funny thing is i cant really remember anything of interest at the Euros, its been totally overshadowed by this.

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

Holy crap at that Russian ribbon & hoop teamwork.

its all computer generated.

 

[BrokenSymmetry]

Applause for that BBC GB medal montage.

 

[Joel Was Right]

• BBC montages are rubbish.
  
• Where can I see the paralympic advert aired on the bbc earlier?

 

[Xun]

This. I don't want it to go back to normal

Same.

It's been phenomenal, and I never thought I'd say that. The BBC have also really outdone themselves.

At least we still have the Paralympic games I guess!

 

[3Sixty]

Will buy.

 

[JonathanEx]

BBC's boss of the Olympics: Thanks for the great comments about the Eddie Butler film now running. It will be re-broadcast as an hour Monday night 10.35pm BBC1 #BBC2012

 

[mclem]

Applause for that BBC GB medal montage.

How many adbreaks would NBC's equivalent had? Admittedly, it'd have to be a longer montage!

 

[Nevasleep]

Did I just hear "I AM A WALRUS!"?

 

[BrokenSymmetry]

Denise Lewis looks especially gorgeous tonight.

 

[mclem]

Did I just hear "I AM A WARUS!"?

It sounds like they're geeing the crowd up to participate in the background "WOO"ing in "I am the Walrus"

 

[bomma_man]

The last two pages have been so bittersweet. Missed most of the Olympics because of a euro trip.

Then again, though, it would've been on at stupid o'clock in Australia anyway.

Watching the 100m final in a pub in Amsterdam was amazing though.

 

[Joel Was Right]

Will buy.

How does this even work [the BBC selling products] when our taxes pay for the broadcast and content? They should only charge for the actual packaging itself if anything

 

[D_prOdigy]

• BBC montages are rubbish.
  

Get out.

our taxes

lol

 

[Chumly]

So a little doping is apparently okay then

cool

A little systematic doping by a few Jamaicans is ok but screw Carl lewis for that one failed test!

 

[Juicy Bob]

Was that Peter Kay in the background at the stadium?

 

[JonathanEx]

• BBC montages are rubbish.
  
• Where can I see the paralympic advert aired on the bbc earlier?

1. You're wrong

2. Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuAPPeRg3Nw&feature=youtu.be

 

[BlazingDarkness]

So what can we expect from the closing ceremony?

 

[numble]

How does this even work [the BBC selling products] when our taxes pay for the broadcast and content? They should only charge for the actual packaging itself if anything

Your taxes don't pay for everything. It's that simple.

 

[Subliminal]

How does this even work [the BBC selling products] when our taxes pay for the broadcast and content? They should only charge for the actual packaging itself if anything

These sorts of things are sold by BBC worldwide, They sell pretty much everything though.

 

[StealthGoblin]

How does this even work [the BBC selling products] when our taxes pay for the broadcast and content? They should only charge for the actual packaging itself if anything

So all the Doctor Who toys are now free? Fuck yes.

 

[Atrophis]

They showed an amazing montage inbetween taekwondo fights when I was at Excel yesterday. Was set to a Muse song. I hope it was a BBC jobbie, I NEED to see it again.

 

[BrokenSymmetry]

How does this even work [the BBC selling products] when our taxes pay for the broadcast and content? They should only charge for the actual packaging itself if anything

There's a separate company, BBC Worldwide, that receives no subsidies, and sells stuff like this.

 

[GarthVaderUK]

Amazing montage, BBC have been wonderful! Team GB too!

Will buy.

Will also buy.

 

[Dark Schala]

CTV playing a montage of GB winning its events to the tune of God Save the Queen.

 

[justjohn]

How does this even work [the BBC selling products] when our taxes pay for the broadcast and content? They should only charge for the actual packaging itself if anything

Stop whining. You really think the BBC can afford to produce a blu-ray disk and ship it for free to millions of houses?

 

[donkey show]

Look out Olympic Village!

 

[Strawman]

What an amazing 2 weeks starting with that amazing opening ceremony. Highlight for me as a brit was goldrush saturday. Looking forward to the closing ceremony and the paralympics!

 

[mrklaw]

Oh no, Trevor Nelson again

Oh well, only expecting a sing song to send off the athletes

 

[Zaph]

TREVOR NELSON IS BACK. ABORT ABORT!

Edit: Has anyone spotted his cousin yet?

 

[IdreamofHIME]

Oh noes, a wild Trevor Nelson has been spotted.

 

[Juicy Bob]

So what can we expect from the closing ceremony?

Trevor Nelson, it seems.

 

[3Sixty]

Look out Olympic Village!

Brazzers logo.