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[survivor]

Opening ceremony isn't impressing me so far. Just start the game.

 

[Road]

What a stupid opening.

It would have been better to just let any Samba school do their parade.

Being during daylight doesn't help either.

 

[feel]

These opening ceremonies are always terrible. Ok this one seems extra terrible but still, no surprise.

 

[Disagree Guy]

Lol why am I watching this? In the night garden 2014

 

[FortuneFaded]

There are always some people who only watch the olympics for the opening ceremony. Is there a equivalent subculture for the world cup?

 

[Mt Heart Attack]

Didn't even know the World Cup had on opening ceremony, who the hell watches this? it's not like the Olympics where the actual sporting events suck and it's all about the ceremony.

In other news, injury for De Sciglio, he's now at the hospital for tests. We're screwed.

 

[Acorn]

Did WCs always have Olympic style opening ceremonies?

I'm digging the Ents though.

As far back as I can remember anyway.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

This is really eerie and creepy.

 

[Derp1na]

This is no London 2012 opening. TV off for another 90 minutes.

 

[Herr K]

Not only is the ceremony complete shit, but also the stadium looks like crap and it's empty.

 

[Bam Bam Baklava]

This looks like a rehearsal with such an empty crowd.

 

[Hixx]

did a dog just bark on ITV?

 

[Dr.Acula]

What group are the ents in

This is so fucking badumb, can we get Pitbull out here to save this opening ceremony

Is this Miyamoto's new game?

GAF always brings its A-game for opening ceremonies.

 

[schlongdog]

Not a fan of opening ceremonies in general but this one seems especially naff. Glad they're recognising the contribution of ents to the sport though.

 

[Bubble Metropolis]

If I were watching this in person I might not--oh now they brought out a canoe, nevermind.

 

[il Diavolo]

Is pitbull going to come out of that ball?

 

[Mesousa]

amazon tribute sonnnnnn!!

I see you!

 

[alba]

I'm gonna be sleeping by tipoff.

 

[LuuKyK]

I like their representation of the araucarias. Its a very common tree in the southern part of Brasil.

 

[danwarb]

Sounded like some FF music.

 

[Joel Was Right]

This is no London 2012 opening. TV off for another 90 minutes.

That was just a long ass concert

 

[FortuneFaded]

it's not like the Olympics where the actual sporting events suck and it's all about the ceremony.

No. Just no. No.

 

[Mesousa]

This is no London 2012 opening. TV off for another 90 minutes.

Oh dear god tell me this "ceremony" won't go on for another hour and half

 

[Anoregon]

That was just a long ass concert

BOOKS AND HEALTHCARE!

 

[Acorn]

The fuck is this shit? It's like a Lady Gaga acid trip.

 

[STILLethal]

Chipotle quesarito sounds really good right now

 

[Milchmonster]

That's so fucking boring :lol

 

[The Omega Man]

There is only one way to save this opening ceremony.

Nalgas

Do it Brazil, do it!

 

[Dr.Acula]

All this Pitbull talk is a joke right?

Is Pitbull supposed to be here? I remember Shakira dropped out, but that's all I heard.

 

[Disagree Guy]

Not a fan of opening ceremonies in general but this one seems especially naff. Glad they're recognising the contribution of ents to the sport though.

Ents with ski sticks... Coz brazil?

 

[Subliminal]

That was just a long ass concert

you shut your mouth it was a glorious and beautiful celebration of being British.

 

[Submarino Conversível]

Oh dear god tell me this "ceremony" won't go on for another hour and half

25 minutes

 

[Herr K]

I can't believe people are actually cheering for this shit lol

 

[Bubble Metropolis]

TBF I've been awake since 4pm yesterday (it is now 1:30pm) so I was a bit worried that I'd fall asleep before kick off, but this show has woken me right up. I'm genuinely thankful.

 

[redmetal86]

This ceremony could use some crying bears.

 

[Ape Gone Insane]

All the money thrown at the World Cup and this is the shit they came up for a opening ceremony.

 

[Matt_]

This would be so much better if it was dark and they could have a proper light show too
Whats with the half empty crowd though

 

[Mr Cola]

The president and president of Fifa are not giving speeches because they fear they will get booed, like the Confederations cup.

Victory

 

[D4Danger]

All this Pitbull talk is a joke right?

Is Pitbull supposed to be here? I remember Shakira dropped out, but that's all I heard.

he did the official song. He's probably going to turn up.

 

[FortuneFaded]

The opening ceremony is only 25 minutes long. Hang in there.

 

[Quick Mustard]

That was just a long ass concert

I think your mistaking the opening and closing.

The opening was fantastic.

The closing was just a big concert.

 

[bjaelke]

Bring on Pitbull already

 

[Kurtofan]

bow to your goddess

 

[gutshot]

ESPN should get back to just showing the random hot Brazilian chicks in the crowd. That was more entertaining.

 

[Tubie]

why is the stadium half empty?

 

[Bubble Metropolis]

he did the official song. He's probably going to turn up.

They mentioned he'd show up at half time, I think. They definitely brought him up a few minutes ago in the commentary.

 

[Santiako]

They should just put 500 hot Brazilian chicks dancing samba there. Would be much better.

 

[Acorn]

Love how the crowd gives zero fucks.

 

[Haribi]

Did WCs always have Olympic style opening ceremonies?

I'm digging the Ents though.

Yes.

The stadium looks like shit.

 

[ColossalLazy]

Wow so much money spent and they come with this for the opening ceremony?