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[Madness]

Like there isn't a single person watching the US who doesn't know what's happening in Russia, the problem is you're watching an almost opera/ballet/art performance. You don't need to talked through the whole damn thing.

 

[thecouncil]

That spinning stuff was great but it would certainly be better if Matt was backing it up with commentary on Putin's stance on homosexuality.

 

[GuessWho]

The Canadian cbc broadcast it's not much better. Why do they need to make so many snarky remarks...I just want to enjoy the show.

 

[dark_chris]

So obvious it's from Beyond..

 

[vagabondarts]

I'm ready for this grand finale I've heard so much about. This has been really awesome so far

 

[Mesousa]

That spinning stuff was great but it would certainly be better if Matt was backing it up with commentary on Putin's stance on homosexuality.

It would really give context to the twirling in my opinion.

 

[Codeblue]

Yeah I'd be fine if a foreign country had that kind of commentary if America put on a jolly little show about conquering the Americas, working hard to profit ourselves, fighting against the evil Southerners, our responsible role in WWII, our overturn of segregation, and our resilient political and financial systems.

I love the States, but your patriotism is bordering on delusion. We've done and continue to do some absolutely reprehensible things. Doesn't mean someone needs to ruin my viewing of a performance though.

yes,

an again, no one has ever aired Opening ceremonies without commentary.

Is that supposed to make it more tolerable?

 

[MThanded]

Like there isn't a single person watching the US who doesn't know what's happening in Russia, the problem is you're watching an almost opera/ballet/art performance. You don't need to talked through the whole damn thing.

lol no

 

[Oersted]

I'm ready for this grand finale I've heard so much about. This has been really awesome so far

Tehe. I really hope for you guys that they won't talk during it.

 

[vagabondarts]

Tehe. I really hope for you guys that they won't talk during it.

At this point I just have to enjoy it as best I can until I can get a no commentary version

 

[everyday math]

20hrs later. Put the damn flag up!

 

[LiK]

Talking all over the introduction of these people. Assholes

 

[Ohwiseone]

I'm ready for tron suits, Tetris and the hot Russian that will be the torch runner.

 

[Arkos]

Like there isn't a single person watching the US who doesn't know what's happening in Russia, the problem is you're watching an almost opera/ballet/art performance. You don't need to talked through the whole damn thing.

You greatly overestimate how informed the NBC Olympics Opening Ceremony audience is

 

[Trojita]

If they fucking talk during this.

 

[Oersted]

At this point I just have to enjoy it as best I can until I can get a no commentary version

Probably. But it really seems like they cut alot in USA. I had quite an time advantage, no commercials, but you guys caught up in no time.

 

[Shadow780]

She looks freezing out there :/

 

[TylerD]

Is she singing? I can't tell. Matt, plz halp!

 

[Oersted]

I'm ready for tron suits, Tetris and the hot Russian that will be the torch runner.

Spoiler

Sharapova

 

[Empyrean Heaven]

Dammit, why does the Russian national anthem kick the USA's ass.

 

[JABEE]

If they fucking talk during this.

"This woman is singing. She is what they call in Russia an opera singer."

 

[Ohwiseone]

Spoiler

Sharapova

This Is good. I approve

 

[thecouncil]

It's not even just the social and political commentary, they're sometimes non stop talking to the point of describing what is happening like I'm listening to it on the radio.

 

[Arkos]

I love the States, but your patriotism is bordering on delusion. We've done and continue to do some absolutely reprehensible things. Doesn't mean someone needs to ruin my viewing of a performance though.

Lol whooah, I was describing a theoretical performance that would mirror Russia's performance in that it would gloss over our historical and continuing wrongdoings, that I wouldn't have any problem with criticizing. Although I am glad that you have a problem with my fake ceremony

And sure, enjoy giving your rating to a performance put on by the Russian state.

 

[Madness]

lol no

Really? Sochi, Russia and their anti-gay laws have dominated the US news media recently. I figured most knew by now no? Then again, you never know, maybe they don't keep up with recent or international news. My mistake.

 

[Branduil]

When the heck does this thing end?

 

[MMBosstones86]

All the athletes look like they have the same phone. Any idea what kind?

 

[MIMIC]

dem pipes

 

[Volimar]

Dat sexy uvula.

 

[Soyongdori]

All the athletes look like they have the same phone. Any idea what kind?

Not iphone, that's for sure.

 

[Trojita]

Dammit, why does the Russian national anthem kick the USA's ass.

That was the Olympic Anthem.

 

[vagabondarts]

Dammit, why does the Russian national anthem kick the USA's ass.

The USA's is a drunken tavern song really. I love it but that's kind of what it is.

 

[MMBosstones86]

Dammit, why does the Russian national anthem kick the USA's ass.

....that was the Olympic Hym

 

[Ohwiseone]

Dammit, why does the Russian national anthem kick the USA's ass.

Anything sung in Russian by a men's choir sounds like they are about to invade you. It's beautiful, and a bit imposing.

 

[djplaeskool]

All the athletes look like they have the same phone. Any idea what kind?

Was reported to be Samsung Galaxy Note 3 I think

 

[Arkos]

Yay! The Olympics

Really? Sochi, Russia and their anti-gay laws have dominated the US news media recently. I figured most knew by now no? Then again, you never know, maybe they don't keep up with recent or international news. My mistake.

Lol come on man you know better about how much the US public keeps up with real news

 

[Trojita]

The phone is a Samsung.

 

[Oersted]

....that was the Olympic Hym

Yeah. Russia was in the beginning with the Russian flag.

 

[Mesousa]

When the heck does this thing end?

NEVARRRR

 

[Codeblue]

Lol whooah, I was describing a theoretical performance that would mirror Russia's performance in that it would gloss over our historical and continuing wrongdoings, that I wouldn't have any problem with criticizing. Although I am glad that you have a problem with my fake ceremony

And sure, enjoy giving your rating to a performance put on by the Russian state.

Ha, totally misunderstood you. Apologies.

 

[lenovox1]

All the athletes look like they have the same phone. Any idea what kind?

Galaxy Note III. Samsung forbade the use of any other phone during the opening ceremonies.

 

[~Devil Trigger~]

Is that supposed to make it more tolerable?

this is new to me.

adding historical context to a visual ceremony/presentation is intolerable now?

I've watch every opening ceremony as far as I can remember from multi sources and a couple of languages. Never an issue for or anyone I know, til "Neogaf hates everything"...

 

[JABEE]

Woah

http://youtu.be/mrojrDCI02k

 

[MMBosstones86]

TRONNNNNN

Was reported to be Samsung Galaxy Note 3 I think

The phone is a Samsung.

Thanks guys.

 

[Soyongdori]

Spins, spins everywhere

 

[Oersted]

This Is good. I approve

Btw no Tetris

 

[Trojita]

Wait wut, gods wut.

 

[Ohwiseone]

Tron.

I like this.

Can never go wrong with tron suits.

 

[Konka]

WOW

 

[Slurmer]

Looks like Flow