Post by Joey on Jul 27th, 2012 at 3:28pm
" ........... huge fan of synchronised swimming, dressage and ping pong(table tennis ) "
WTF ?!
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WTF ?!
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Title: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by mojoman on Jul 27th, 2012 at 3:10pm
any faves? huge fan of synchronised swimming, dressage and ping pong(table tennis)
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Jul 27th, 2012 at 3:14pm
I just hope mittens shuts the hell up!!
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by mojoman on Jul 27th, 2012 at 3:19pm Some Guy wrote on Jul 27th, 2012 at 3:14pm:
apparantly somebody slipped mitty a dr pepper |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Jul 27th, 2012 at 3:22pm Who will light the Olympic cauldron? Odds favor Queen Elizabeth or Roger Bannister The biggest mystery of the Olympics will be revealed just before midnight Friday when the Olympic cauldron will be lit in London. Speculation on the identity of the final torchbearer began almost immediately after the IOC announced the Games would return to London. In the final hours before the Olympics get underway, odds have dramatically shifted. Who will light carry the final Olympic flame? Fourth-Place Medal investigates. (Odds from Sky Bet.) Queen Elizabeth II: 5/1 The odds on the Queen have increased sharply in the hours before the Opening Ceremony. The 86-year-old monarch, in the midst of celebrating her diamond jubilee, dropped from 25/1 to 5/1 overnight. Roger Bannister: 1/1 A prominent British bookmaker suspended torchbearer betting on Thursday after a surge in wagers on Bannister, the man who broke the four-minute mile barrier in 1954. Over 98 percent of the bets that came into William Hill were for the 83-year-old living legend. That helped drop the odds on Bannister to even. He had been 33/1 in June. Not that anyone will be getting rich off these wagers: When inside information can shift a market like this, bookmakers tend to limit the amount that an individual can bet. Steve Redgrave: 3/2 Redgrave won five consecutive Olympic golds in rowing and is considered one of the biggest sporting stars in Great Britain. He’s been the odds-on favorite since it was first announced that London would host the Olympics and has remained near the top of many lists ever since. That air of inevitability could hurt Redgrave. Danny Boyle likes to be unconventional and the most conventional choice may have a disadvantage. Then again, a Redgrave lighting doesn’t have to be predictable. With Boyle at the helm, a simple torch lighting (think Muhammad Ali) may be off the table. Thinking along those lines, can’t you just picture Redgrave rowing down the Thames and lighting the flame from his boat? David Beckham: 7/1 You’d be better off betting on Henry VIII to light the cauldron. Beckham isn’t lighting it. There are no certainties in life, but this is pretty close. Children or normal citizens: Off The oddsmakers we looked at didn’t have odds on a regular person being the final torchbearer. We think it’s a possibility, however slim. Early word says Boyle’s Ceremony will be an egalitarian tribute to England. There are nods to the industrial revolution and nurses and war efforts. What better way to cap it all off than by having children or citizens of varying backgrounds light the cauldron together? |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Joey on Jul 27th, 2012 at 3:28pm
" ........... huge fan of synchronised swimming, dressage and ping pong(table tennis ) "
WTF ?! !!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by AngieBlue on Jul 27th, 2012 at 3:37pm
at one time there was solo synchranized swimming :nooslajaleisk
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by mojoman on Jul 27th, 2012 at 3:41pm
reports are coming in that there was some issue with lightning the olympic torch. authorities later located the torch in the waterpiping practice area that micheal phelps was using........
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gimmekeef on Jul 27th, 2012 at 3:58pm
When does womens beach volleyball begin?........I'll be all over that....lol....
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Jul 27th, 2012 at 4:07pm
No way the Stones aren't included tonight. They just have to be involved somehow. Otherwise mittens was right.
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Edith Grove on Jul 27th, 2012 at 4:27pm
They still got boxing, or is that too rough now ?
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by mojoman on Jul 27th, 2012 at 4:30pm Edith Grove wrote on Jul 27th, 2012 at 4:27pm:
its goin to be done underwater now |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Jul 27th, 2012 at 4:36pm
has it already started?
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Pdog on Jul 27th, 2012 at 4:37pm
i don't give a fuck what anyone says... olympic fottie is the shit, we call it the real football, they call it football... the qualifiers have been awesome, it's going to be really fun to watch... anything else will be a bonus. we got a special channel dedicated to the real football for olympics....
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by The Wick on Jul 27th, 2012 at 5:28pm Pdog wrote on Jul 27th, 2012 at 4:37pm:
I agree the games have been good but you should drop a t and add an o. ;) |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Pdog on Jul 27th, 2012 at 7:16pm The Wick wrote on Jul 27th, 2012 at 5:28pm:
I dropped a few IQ points and often do not spell check.... |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Jul 27th, 2012 at 8:09pm
I thought the whole thing was absolutely mad and brilliant.
Good musical soundtrack too. Our team coming into the stadium to the strains of Bowie's 'Heroes' was a great moment. PART ONE Captain Algernon Drummond, William Johnson Cory - Eton Boating Song Elgar, AC Benson - Land of Hope and Glory The Jam - Going Underground Muse - Map of the Problematique Big Ben Chimes Sex Pistols - God Save the Queen The Clash - London Calling Simon May - EastEnders Theme The Shipping Forecast Sir Hubert Parry, William Blake - Jerusalem Elgar - Nimrod Handel - Arrival of the Queen of Sheba Eric Coates - Dambusters March Handel - Music for the Royal Fireworks Monty Norman - James Bond Theme Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells Mike Oldfield - In Dulci Jubilo Vangelis - Chariots of Fire BBC News 1954 Arthur Wood - The Archers Theme Winifred Atwell - Black and White Rag PART TWO Sugababes - Push the Button OMD - Enola Gay David Rose - The Stripper Lionel Bart - Food Glorious Food Irwin Kostal, Richard Sherman, Robert Sherman - Bedknobs and Broomsticks Rizzle Kicks - When I Was a Youngster Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight Colin Tully - Gregorys Girl Theme William Pitt - City Lights The Who - My Generation The Rolling Stones - Satisfaction Millie Small - My Boy Lollipop The Kinks - All Day and All of the Night The Beatles - She Loves You Mud - Tiger Feet Led Zeppelin - Trampled Under Foot The Specials - A Message to You Rudy David Bowie - Starman Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody Sex Pistols - Pretty Vacant Duran Duran - The Reflex New Order - Blue Monday PART THREE Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax Soul II Soul - Back To Life Happy Mondays - Step On Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony Prodigy - Firestarter Underworld - Born Slippy Jaan Kenbrovin, John William Kellette - Im Forever Blowing Bubbles Blur - Song 2 Dizzee Rascal - Bonkers Tigerstyle - Nacnha Onda Nei (contains Michael Jackson - Billie Jean, Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure and Ilaiyaraaja - Naanthaan Ungappanda) Arctic Monkeys - I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor Mark Ronson & Amy Winehouse - Valerie Radiohead - Creep Muse - Uprising Kano & Mikey J - Random Antics Tinie Tempah - Pass Out MIA - Paper Planes Coldplay - Viva La Vida The Chemical Brothers - Galvanize PART FOUR Franz Ferdinand - Take Me Out Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict a Riot Roll Deep - Shake a Leg Adele - Rolling in the Deep Oasis - The Hindu Times Oasis - Wonderwall Emeli Sande - Heaven William Monk/Henry Francis - Abide With Me Pink Floyd - Eclipse The Beatles - The End The Beatles - Hey Jude David Bowie - Heroes Eric Spear - Coronation Street Theme Ron Grainer - Doctor Who Theme John Philip Sousa - Monty Python Theme/The Liberty Bell David Bowie - Absolute Beginners |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sirmoonie on Jul 27th, 2012 at 10:28pm
Hey Brits, despite what the Son of Moroni draft-dodging clown visiting over there says -- and please keep in mind his cult prevents him from even stepping foot in a god-glorious London pub -- there is no concern that wasn't planned for and addressed years ago. This is going to be one successful event.
And Usain Bolt is literally going to blow doors. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Kilroy on Jul 27th, 2012 at 11:00pm
Well done!
Let the games begin! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Paranoid Android on Jul 28th, 2012 at 3:02am
Gazza...I worked all evening...didn't get to watch it, as it was playing in the great hall and I was in the brew pub pouring the pints...
What exactly was this "sound track"and this incredible play list you listed??? |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by LanternHigh on Jul 28th, 2012 at 5:32am Paranoid Android wrote on Jul 28th, 2012 at 3:02am:
...? Wouldlike to know.. was trying to sleep.. so awesome all the opening? :wtf3 |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by AngieBlue on Jul 28th, 2012 at 8:40am
Loved the opening ceremony! Thoughtful, beautiful, moving and of course Her Majesty's grand entrance.
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by LadyJane on Jul 28th, 2012 at 9:39am
Well done Great Britain. Opening ceremony was very moving and Her Majesty stole the show.
Missed the parade of athletes (fell asleep), saw the torch lighting and turned it off before "Angela Lansbury's" performance of Hey Jude. Blech. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Sioux on Jul 28th, 2012 at 9:42am
It was such a unique opening...very personal and heartfelt. :) I must admit, I was being lulled into a sense of calm and peace and good old Brit decorum, when.......the London Philharmonic got up to pay tribute to "Chariots of Fire".......and.......we saw one finger hitting one note of a piano.....and.......I thought we were going to hear/see a calm, rather staid version of the song {which does nothing for me, really}, then...............the camera panned up.........and..............................it was MR. BEAN! ;D Just brilliant! I laughted and laughted....
:loloncemore :loloncemore Loved the decade by decade musical tribute. And Sir Paul....well, he was a bit choked up at the beginning. Quite an historic moment, and very moving. :) Well done, indeed! 8-) |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Sioux on Jul 28th, 2012 at 9:43am
Love gymnastics, tennis, swimming, track & field, equestrian events.....well, I watch as much of it all as I can! :) 8-)
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by FotiniD on Jul 28th, 2012 at 9:55am
To be honest, I was kind of let down. I expected much more from the UK and Danny Boyle. It definitely had its great moments and it was obvious that a lot of work and thought was put into it, but I felt it lacked coherence and was kind of slow at points.
It didn't help that stupid Greek television announced in the news one hour before the ceremony, that the Stones were actually gonna play :stinkypost I should have known it wasn't possible for only Greek networks to be aware of this, but I thought it was a last-minute announcement and was too excited to go online and double check. So I anxiously waited for all the 3 hours only to find Macca playing Hey Jude in the end :Youmakeagrownmancrylikejoey Sky high levels of disappointment. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Jul 28th, 2012 at 10:08am Paranoid Android wrote on Jul 28th, 2012 at 3:02am:
It was the music played in the stadium during the Opening Ceremony (great bit of inventiveness and direction by Danny Boyle). Some of it performed live, some of it a mish-mash of British music down the years to accompany various choreographed routines which included nods to the Industrial Revolution, The NHS, the Suffragette movement, tributes to the British Film Industry etc - and then finally a musical soundtrack to the Parade of Nations as the teams entered the stadium. Loved the use of David Bowie's "Heroes" when the GB team came in at the end. A genuinely spine-tingling moment. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/19025006 |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sirmoonie on Jul 28th, 2012 at 11:34am
Long live London and its pubs. I've been bushwhacked from Pissington to East End to Hampstead Heath (Jack Straw) to bloody Neasden, haven't I?
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Jul 28th, 2012 at 11:56am sirmoonie wrote on Jul 28th, 2012 at 11:34am:
You have indeed. I even lifted you out of a pool of your own vomit somewhere off Oxford Street in August 2003. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gimmekeef on Jul 28th, 2012 at 12:49pm Gazza wrote on Jul 28th, 2012 at 11:56am:
some things can go unsaid!......... |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sweetcharmedlife on Jul 28th, 2012 at 1:58pm Edith Grove wrote on Jul 27th, 2012 at 4:27pm:
They even have womens boxing now. :perverted |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sweetcharmedlife on Jul 28th, 2012 at 1:59pm Gazza wrote on Jul 27th, 2012 at 8:09pm:
Too many warhorses. :warhorse ;) |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sirmoonie on Jul 28th, 2012 at 2:30pm Gazza wrote on Jul 28th, 2012 at 11:56am:
Wait, that was me? |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Pdog on Jul 28th, 2012 at 3:24pm sirmoonie wrote on Jul 28th, 2012 at 2:30pm:
if you remembered it, I'd be concerned! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sirmoonie on Jul 28th, 2012 at 3:55pm
I was boozing under the Hammersmith Flyover on the night in question. And I never puke. Can hold mud. Proven talent over various narcotics, drugs, and alcohol, via all known routes of administration.
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Jul 29th, 2012 at 10:55am
Just in..........The head of the Somali Olympic squad has apologised to officials on behalf of their team, after realising shooting and sailing were two separate events .. :D
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by mojoman on Jul 29th, 2012 at 12:15pm Gazza wrote on Jul 29th, 2012 at 10:55am:
LOL!!! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Jul 29th, 2012 at 2:25pm
not bad thus far.
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Sioux on Jul 29th, 2012 at 2:56pm
In my area, we have 6-7 TV channels covering the events. I have access to 5 of them....and I'm practically going crazy, flipping from station to station, trying to watch it all! :o I won't see as much during the work week---mostly the nightly broadcasts. I've seen a bit of just about everything, I think. :)
I still think it's strange that beach volleyball, water polo, badminton, etc. are Olympic sports......and baseball and softball no longer fit that bill... :-/ I wonder who determines what sport qualifies? And which sports are added or dumped?? The Olympic Committee? I should know the answer to this.... :-[ |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sweetcharmedlife on Jul 29th, 2012 at 5:31pm
[quote author=Sioux link=1343419802/25#37 date=1343591806]In my area, we have 6-7 TV channels covering the events. I have access to 5 of them....and I'm practically going crazy, flipping from station to station, trying to watch it all! :o I won't see as much during the work week---mostly the nightly broadcasts. I've seen a bit of just about everything, I think. :)
I still think it's strange that beach volleyball, water polo, badminton, etc. are Olympic sports......and baseball and softball no longer fit that bill... :-/ I wonder who determines what sport qualifies? And which sports are added or dumped?? The Olympic Committee? I should know the answer to this.... :-[/quote] Yeah Sioux. There is a whole criteria of things that a sports organizing body has to present to the Olympic Committiee to get them to consider a sport for inclusion. It usually comes down to politics like most everything else. But I'm with you. I'm trying to watch a little of everything. Never watched so much Team Handball in my life. :wtf1 |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Pdog on Jul 29th, 2012 at 9:51pm
the football is outstanding.... my family is besides themselves, they have lost Dad!!!!
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Sioux on Jul 29th, 2012 at 10:47pm
And the gymnastics scoring is brutal!!
I think that the balance beam is the most difficult thing in all of sports! Flips....blind landings........and all on 4 inches of wood waaaaay off the ground. Insane! :nomames |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by AngieBlue on Jul 30th, 2012 at 2:37am
The gymnastics scoring to qualify for the individual all around are ridiculous! The top 24 atheletes are supposed to go on, but only two are allowed from each county. So if a gymnast scores third in the overall competitioin but is also third on their team they can not go on to the individual round. That is just stupid. No other sports at the Olympics have a stupid rule. Can you imagine the uproar if a swimmer had the third fastest time but was also third on their team and couldn't swim in the finals?
And yes, the the real football is great! Enjoying that and the swimming very much so far. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Jul 30th, 2012 at 7:59am sweetcharmedlife wrote on Jul 29th, 2012 at 5:31pm:
Some background here to the exclusion of baseball and softball http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball_at_the_Olympics There are also other major sports which arent in it - golf (included from 2016), cricket (despite being maybe second only to football as the world's most watched sport - it's easily the biggest sport on the Indian subcontinent) and rugby (hasnt been in the Olympics since 1924 - the USA are reigning champions! Rugby sevens will be included in 2016, though). Tennis only came back to the Olympics in 1988, I think. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Jul 30th, 2012 at 8:13am
Talk about an uninvited guest at the Olympics.
Friday night's spectacular pyrotechnics display of the most watched opening ceremony in summer Olympics history attracted more than the eyes of over 40 million people. A clearly seen unidentified flying object was videotaped making its way over London's Olympic stadium, reports Examiner.com. The disc-shaped object is first seen entering the upper left portion of the video as the fireworks erupt over the stadium. The UFO -- which appears to have a dome or bulge rising from its center -- moves slowly across the sky as if deliberately observing the light-show spectacle below it. While NBC Olympics -- a division of NBC Sports -- has chosen Goodyear blimps for all of its 2012 Olympics aerial coverage, the strange-looking object that appeared over the opening ceremonies doesn't appear to be a blimp. On an evening that included an apparent Queen Elizabeth and 007 agent James Bond parachuting out of a helicopter into the Olympics stadium, most people probably wouldn't have been surprised if a staged UFO was also on the entertainment menu, just two weeks after the U.K. released its most recent batch of UFO documents. Last month, former Ministry of Defense UFO desk officer Nick Pope suggested that a huge event like the London Olympic Games, could present itself as a prime target for otherworldly craft to show themselves to a gigantic viewing audience. "With the summer of mass events, we are all on high alert for terrorism. But we must also cast our eyes further afield and be prepared for even the most seemingly unfathomable," Pope said, according to PressTV. Pope wrote earlier this year of a conspiracy theory rumor that suggested a fake alien attack would be staged at the London Olympics. "A combination of special effects and holographic technology will be used to create the illusion of an alien invasion, the rumor claims," Pope wrote on TruTV.com. "If aliens have studied our psychology, they may choose to appear in our skies on a significant date -- the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games is one date being widely circulated by conspiracy groups," PressTV quoted Pope. Maybe Friday night's UFO appearance was a dress rehearsal. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sweetcharmedlife on Jul 30th, 2012 at 11:32am
Did you say UFO sighting?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YojOTrjQ9WM |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Edith Grove on Jul 30th, 2012 at 11:47am
Might be the same UFO seen in the French Quarter:
http://www.abc26.com/news/local/wgno-french-quarter-ufo-sighting-20120723,0,1569548.story Aliens must be checking out tourist destinations. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by uncleson on Jul 30th, 2012 at 4:03pm AngieBlue wrote on Jul 30th, 2012 at 2:37am:
Yes, the scoring in gymnastics is kind of ridiculous. The opening ceremony was great and the games have been a joy to watch. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by mojoman on Jul 30th, 2012 at 6:45pm uncleson wrote on Jul 30th, 2012 at 4:03pm:
especially the part where the japanese get it changed!!! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by AngieBlue on Jul 30th, 2012 at 11:39pm
Yes Mojo, that was just wrong! The Japanese athelete clearly fell.
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gimmekeef on Jul 31st, 2012 at 7:28am
I think the games lost a lot when they allowed the professionals in.....like basketball superstars..although I am looking forward to wrestling and seeing The Undertaker kick some ass!
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sweetcharmedlife on Jul 31st, 2012 at 9:14am
Good old Bo Jo.The mayor of London is at it again. :interestingstuffronnie
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/olympics-fourth-place-medal/london-mayor-compares-volleyball-players-wet-otters-020058331--oly.html |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Jul 31st, 2012 at 9:20am sweetcharmedlife wrote on Jul 31st, 2012 at 9:14am:
Thanks sweetsniffle, they are saying that UFO the other day was a blimp. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Nellcote on Jul 31st, 2012 at 1:53pm
Does anyone know if Holly Mangold has competed yet?
I think Rex Ryan will sign her to a contract once the games are over. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gimmekeef on Jul 31st, 2012 at 2:17pm Some Guy wrote on Jul 31st, 2012 at 9:20am:
Geez..another Mick Taylor sighting>? |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Edith Grove on Aug 1st, 2012 at 9:16am
So what's up with these badminton players ?
"Eight female badminton players tossed out of Olympics for trying to lose matches, Badminton World Federation announces." Why would anyone "try to lose ?" :nooslajaleisk |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by SoulPlunderer on Aug 1st, 2012 at 3:43pm
They had both already qualified and the draw meant that losing would have got them easier opponents in the next round.
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sweetcharmedlife on Aug 1st, 2012 at 9:51pm
I need to watch more women's water polo. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/369443/20120801/water-polo-wardrobe-malfunction-breast-nbc-olympics.htm
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 2nd, 2012 at 6:54am sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 1st, 2012 at 9:51pm:
During the women's match between Spain and the United States, one player ended up pulling down another's swimsuit on live television. The "wardrobe malfunction" resulted in NBC airing bare breasts and nipple live on television. The momentary boobage caused an uproar on Twitter, with many going online to seek confirmation that they did, indeed, lay eyes on a bare breast during NBC's live coverage of the event Why would anyone that has the internet bother looking for that? Cant they just look at hardcore porn sites like normal people do? |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gimmekeef on Aug 2nd, 2012 at 7:17am Gazza wrote on Aug 2nd, 2012 at 6:54am:
Theres never enough for us hard core pervs......... |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Edith Grove on Aug 2nd, 2012 at 8:36am
Momentary boobage ? :nooslajaleisk
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sweetcharmedlife on Aug 2nd, 2012 at 9:29am
Bo Jo is at it again. This guy need his own reality show.
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetorch/2012/08/02/157777568/boris-gets-left-hanging-but-the-jokes-rarely-on-londons-savvy-mayor?ft=1&f=1001 |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 2nd, 2012 at 11:08am
This has been the Olympic Games that I have enjoyed the most, London rules, great organization, simply the best so far; it's also nice to have two nationalities as this was you enjoy twice
BTW... The medal count http://www.london2012.com/medals/medal-count/ is now a click-away on the header |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by LadyJane on Aug 3rd, 2012 at 4:55am
Amazing day yesterday!!!! Watching and routing for these kids is good for the soul.
Gabby Douglas! If she doesn't warm your heart and make you feel proud I don't know what will. Go Team USA!!! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Aug 3rd, 2012 at 6:22am
any chance the Stones play the closing ceremonies?
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sweetcharmedlife on Aug 3rd, 2012 at 11:00am LadyJane wrote on Aug 3rd, 2012 at 4:55am:
Agreed LJ. Great job by Gabby and America's newest sweetheart.Also great job by Michael Phelps! :weed :weed |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gimmekeef on Aug 3rd, 2012 at 12:09pm
has the USA won 200 medals yet? everynight all NBC shows is wins....never seen a loss yet....I know its the prime time show but hasnt someone from another country set a record or something they could at least give us a glimpse of????
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 3rd, 2012 at 12:31pm Some Guy wrote on Aug 3rd, 2012 at 6:22am:
From what I'm reading, if they do, dont count on NBC showing it unless Phelps is on guitar. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Bingo on Aug 3rd, 2012 at 12:33pm
NBC sucks donkey balls...they go to commercials during the real football (football) matches. Watching womens the real football...Japan v Brazil...they went to commercial while Japan scored a goal. :forfucksake
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by mojoman on Aug 3rd, 2012 at 12:34pm gimmekeef wrote on Aug 3rd, 2012 at 12:09pm:
the highlights are all usa unfortunately. u gotta watch during the day!!! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Aug 3rd, 2012 at 12:48pm Gazza wrote on Aug 3rd, 2012 at 12:31pm:
above the rim |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Bitch on Aug 3rd, 2012 at 8:03pm Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Aug 2nd, 2012 at 11:08am:
Thanks Voo! They sure are giving out a lot of medals! I heard the actual dollar value of the medals are Gold = $300, Silver = $100.4 Brass = $5. They are obviously NOT made out of solid gold, silver or bronze! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sirmoonie on Aug 3rd, 2012 at 11:26pm Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Aug 2nd, 2012 at 11:08am:
Its a great Games and getting better. London is the greatest city on earth circa middle ages. The Mormons are crying in their NA swill at the success. Wait until track starts! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sirmoonie on Aug 4th, 2012 at 3:09pm
http://www.tmz.com/2012/08/03/ryan-lochte-peed-in-olympic-pool/
The liberal media is having a field day with this, besmirchinalizing American hydro-aqua efforts. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Edith Grove on Aug 4th, 2012 at 3:17pm
Go Galen Rupp !!
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Edith Grove on Aug 4th, 2012 at 3:47pm
Great job, Galen !!
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sweetcharmedlife on Aug 4th, 2012 at 3:59pm Edith Grove wrote on Aug 4th, 2012 at 3:17pm:
Just watched the race. Pretty cool. Brit wins it and a good finish for Galen Rupp to get Silver. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Edith Grove on Aug 4th, 2012 at 4:16pm sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 4th, 2012 at 3:59pm:
The Brit who won is also Rupp's training partner. Alberto Salazar had his guys finishing 1-2. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Sioux on Aug 4th, 2012 at 4:39pm Gazza wrote on Jul 30th, 2012 at 7:59am:
Thanks for the info, Gazza...:) Yes, tennis came back in '88, one of my fave tennis years, as my girl, Steffi Graf, won the "Golden Slam" that year! All four major tournaments, plus the Olympic gold. ;D 8-) |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 4th, 2012 at 4:42pm
What a fuckin' night!
Six golds including three athletics golds in the space of 45 minutes..third in the medals - and in medals 'per capita' we're actually top so far, it seems HUGE expectations on these little shoulders as she's been the 'face' of the games in all the build up over the last year... |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Sioux on Aug 4th, 2012 at 4:43pm sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 3rd, 2012 at 11:00am:
We are very proud of "our" Gabby, here in Virginia! ;D When I first saw her compete, I knew nothing about her--or where she was from. I just LOVED the way she "flew"! And her smile and personality were contagious. :) I just about bit my fingernails to the knuckle, waiting to see if she'd win that gold! Our newspaper headline SHOULD have been... "Flying Squirrel! Golden Girl!" ;D |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by SoulPlunderer on Aug 4th, 2012 at 5:51pm Gazza wrote on Aug 4th, 2012 at 4:42pm:
Massive night - one of my best nights as a sports fan. Being injured for 2008 means that Jess has been building for this for years. Amazing how she dealt with the pressure! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 4th, 2012 at 6:17pm
What happened with Phelps? Wasn't he supposed to be shit and washed up a few days ago?
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sirmoonie on Aug 4th, 2012 at 6:22pm
Farah and Rupp - what a race.
Rupp is first non-African to compete in years, nice to see. Farah - the confidence he had in that whole race, against the Ethipian, Eritrean, and Kenyan teams who were clearly running for team greater glory. Don't think anyone knew just how great he could finish. Shades of Yifter. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by SoulPlunderer on Aug 4th, 2012 at 6:32pm Gazza wrote on Aug 4th, 2012 at 6:17pm:
Yeah, he decided to retire before he embarrassed himself any further! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 4th, 2012 at 6:47pm sirmoonie wrote on Aug 4th, 2012 at 6:22pm:
Yifter The Shifter was in the crowd last night, watching the Ethiopian girl win the 10,000 metres...they showed him quite a few times after the race. He looked much the same as he did in Moscow 32 years ago - and he looked about 70 then! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sirmoonie on Aug 4th, 2012 at 7:39pm Gazza wrote on Aug 4th, 2012 at 6:47pm:
Really? My arcane references don't go for loss. The Shifter - he was amazing (when he remembered where to show up), like 5 foot nothing, and just blazing last lap speed. Once ran a 27:30 with a 49 second last 400. Who the hell runs that fast even today? More track coming up! Some great races, next few days. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by mojoman on Aug 4th, 2012 at 9:45pm
congrats to serena!!!
looking forward to the murray/federer wimbledon redux, want to see federer win a gold slam at same time it would be nice for andy to win. both nice guys murray gracious enough to sign a ball for my son a couple years back and my mom has gotten roger to sign several times |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 4th, 2012 at 10:20pm
Ronnie tonight at the event "Jessie J Live In London", The Roundhousein
With Great Britain Olympic Athletes Rebecca Tunney, Zoe Smith, Hannah Whelan, Imogen Cairns and Jennifer Pinches With British professional boxer Amir Kahn |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 4th, 2012 at 10:29pm
BTW... we (Rocks Off) broke a record here, the previous header was up for one week and one and a half day, previous record was some years ago leaving the header from Christmas to New Years eve, don't remember the year
This was the header |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Edith Grove on Aug 4th, 2012 at 10:34pm Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Aug 4th, 2012 at 10:29pm:
Records are made to be broken....... :loloncemore |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gimmekeef on Aug 5th, 2012 at 8:39am Gazza wrote on Aug 4th, 2012 at 6:17pm:
I think that Stones guitar gig you mentioned rejuvenated him!..btw read he is being called...Lord of The Rings..... |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by mojoman on Aug 5th, 2012 at 12:13pm
CONGRATS ANDY-WELL PLAYED!!!
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sirmoonie on Aug 5th, 2012 at 12:45pm
Here's hoping Romney's horse face-plants in a stilchified piss bog, while the crowd goes wild and starts hammering down pints of English ale. That's what I prayed to god would happen today. We shall see re: delivery.
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Aug 5th, 2012 at 1:09pm sirmoonie wrote on Aug 5th, 2012 at 12:45pm:
shovel ready postin' |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by SoulPlunderer on Aug 5th, 2012 at 1:57pm
Awesome performance from Bolt in the semi! Slump? What slump?
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sirmoonie on Aug 5th, 2012 at 2:14pm
Bolt looked like he could do a 9.65. No one can beat him.
Hope Gay medals. Hope Gatlin suffers same fate as Romney's Mormo-horse. Carrot eating, plow neck, sneed. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sweetcharmedlife on Aug 5th, 2012 at 2:40pm sirmoonie wrote on Aug 5th, 2012 at 2:14pm:
Yeah I hope Gay medals too.That'll show Chick-Fil-A. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by rogerriffin on Aug 6th, 2012 at 5:00pm
I saw at TV... Mick Jagger in the House with Lucas in athletic events...
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by rogerriffin on Aug 6th, 2012 at 5:09pm
also the giraffe
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Bitch on Aug 6th, 2012 at 5:51pm rogerriffin wrote on Aug 6th, 2012 at 5:00pm:
Once again MICK shows his parenting expertise! Not every little boy gets to attend the Olympics with his VIP dad & (almost) step-mom. What a great time for them! I'm sure little Lucas is athleticly inclined, in fact I bet MICK insists on it! MICK's dad was a gym teacher so the apple does not fall far from the tree. With so many sports at the olympics it really opens up possibilities in young minds, and the attitude that if you work hard at something, there is much that can be achieved. Thats why I love watching the Olympics, its inspiring! And I never saw so many people in such excellent physical condition! How about that double amputee Oscar Pistorius from S. Africa? That was incredably amazing! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Pdog on Aug 7th, 2012 at 12:43am
You just don't hear enough chants... USA, USA, USA!!!
anyone remember when the US boycotted the Olympics, b/c a certain nation had invaded and occupied Afghanistan... oh the sweet irony! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gimmekeef on Aug 7th, 2012 at 7:36am
US beat Canada 4-3 in womens the real football. I heard the ref made a few bad calls which turned the game. Not a the real football expert but any thoughts from those of you that are?
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Pdog on Aug 7th, 2012 at 8:16am
bad calls, yes.... I have been rooting for teams on the other side of those. Canada blew a lot of scoring chances, and USA had a lot of chances that were just like the game winner... in the end, i wouldn't say ref decided the game. If you watch the game, early on, Canada missed a PK. didn't even hit the goal, completely missed... that would've been there game winner!!!!
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gimmekeef on Aug 7th, 2012 at 9:00am Pdog wrote on Aug 7th, 2012 at 8:16am:
fair enough...thx pdog...missing a PK in the real football is like folding a full house.... |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by moy on Aug 7th, 2012 at 10:08am
Mick Jagger helps boost Olympics’ celebrity count, but A-listers keeping a low profile
By Associated Press, Tuesday, August 7, 6:44 AMAP LONDON — Now that’s more like it. Mick Jagger has dropped by Olympic Stadium to watch some track and field. It didn’t help Britain’s medal count, but it reassured celebrity-watchers worried that the world’s biggest sporting event might be lacking in star power. Jagger was photographed chatting with London games chief Sebastian Coe at the stadium on Monday evening. He’s not the only A-lister to attend the games, but most are keeping a low profile. Former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice was spotted at the Olympic Stadium Tuesday. Billionaire Bill Gates has attended events including table tennis and beach volleyball. The London games have also drawn a healthy sprinkling of royalty, with Prince William, his wife Kate and brother Prince Harry popping up at everything from equestrian to swimming to gymnastics. Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by FPM on Aug 7th, 2012 at 10:26am Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Aug 4th, 2012 at 10:20pm:
WOW! Is Ronnie dating TEAMS of beautiful young girls now?? |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by rogerriffin on Aug 7th, 2012 at 12:55pm
in the real football... MEXICO TO THE FINAL!!!!
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 7th, 2012 at 1:01pm |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Tumbling Dijs on Aug 7th, 2012 at 2:00pm
LOL. But what about The Netherlands? One of the smallest countries in the world, but in the top 10 again!
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gimmekeef on Aug 7th, 2012 at 2:37pm Tumbling Dijs wrote on Aug 7th, 2012 at 2:00pm:
Tumbling that is an excellent point....17 million people much less than say Canada yet top 10 as you say...plus they are always near the top in Winter games too.....that orange though......lol..Im going to take another peak at Imogen Cairns before I leave this thread...... |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 7th, 2012 at 10:36pm rogerriffin wrote on Aug 7th, 2012 at 12:55pm:
Yes Mexico - Brazil this Saturday... for the gold... watch it you bastards! Let's sing to the Brazilians "You Got the Silver..." 'cause we got the GOLD!!! :willya :willya :willya :willya :willya :willya :willya :willya :willya :willya :willya :willya :willya |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 7th, 2012 at 10:37pm Gazza wrote on Aug 7th, 2012 at 1:01pm: LOL |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Sioux on Aug 7th, 2012 at 10:59pm Gazza wrote on Aug 7th, 2012 at 1:01pm: Hilarious!! ;D |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Sioux on Aug 7th, 2012 at 11:00pm FPM wrote on Aug 7th, 2012 at 10:26am:
Yes! lol :P And, in keeping with the athletics/Olympic theme.....this is a TAG team. ;) ;D |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Edith Grove on Aug 8th, 2012 at 4:37am Sioux wrote on Aug 7th, 2012 at 11:00pm:
Wouldn't that be more like the World Wrestling Federation ? :pukey |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by AngieBlue on Aug 8th, 2012 at 2:50pm Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Aug 7th, 2012 at 10:36pm:
Yes Voodoo! We'll be rooting for Mexico in our house! :willya |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sirmoonie on Aug 8th, 2012 at 5:16pm
Jagger is track fan. Here at 1976 Montreal Olympics discussing famous Olympians Juantorena, Quarrie, and Viren.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6_Pl9uKS5M |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 8th, 2012 at 5:35pm sirmoonie wrote on Aug 8th, 2012 at 5:16pm:
Juantorena is best remembered in the UK for the BBC's David Coleman's classic commentary as he accelerated in the 400 metres final : ".......and now Juantorena opens his legs and really shows his class" |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Bingo on Aug 8th, 2012 at 6:03pm
I'm sure this isn't really on Irish TV, nonetheless it's pretty funny.
http://www.thatvideosite.com/v/5852 |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sirmoonie on Aug 8th, 2012 at 9:27pm Gazza wrote on Aug 8th, 2012 at 5:35pm:
Wasn't called El Caballo for nothing. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by BONOISLOVE on Aug 8th, 2012 at 9:30pm
Why do those female swimmers wear that make-up? They look like clowns.
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sirmoonie on Aug 9th, 2012 at 8:24am
You need to get busted in the moof, BONOISLOVE. I seriously hope someone walks up to you, pauses, and then just busts you right in the goddam moof. You look like one of those male salmons swimming upstream with a leer on its fish face, all hepped up to insperminate some eggs.
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Joey on Aug 9th, 2012 at 9:54am < ----- Mick Looks Good . |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Paranoid Android on Aug 9th, 2012 at 10:09am BONOISLOVE wrote on Aug 8th, 2012 at 9:30pm:
Gotta look good for your close-ups dearie...I love how they all have nice stud earings...I wonder if it is just the "real"contenders who wear the make up and jewelry...or all of them. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by FPM on Aug 9th, 2012 at 10:16am
Seems sketchy, but here's a news flash:
London Olympics Closing Ceremony: Giant ‘After Party’ To Feature 20+ Music Acts By NANCY TARTAGLIONE, International Editor | Thursday, 9 August 2012 12:34 UK Some new details have emerged surrounding Sunday’s Olympics Closing Ceremony while speculation as to the content continues to swirl. Following Danny Boyle’s corker of an opener that scored ratings highs in the US and UK, music director David Arnold told The Telegraph, “To me this should be the greatest after party in the world.” A tribute to British design, fashion, fine art, poetry, playwriting and pop music, the show is titled A Symphony Of British Music. Over 4,100 performers will kick off the event at 9pm local time on Sunday. But once again, it looks like folks in the US will have to wait at least 3 hours to catch the festivities as NBC will broadcast the ceremony starting at 7pm local time, according to current schedules. Among the performers tipped are The Who, Paul McCartney, Elton John, the Rolling Stones, George Michael, Paul Weller, the Spice Girls, Adele, Ray Davies, Liam Gallagher, Annie Lennox, Madness, the Pet Shop Boys, Take That, Muse, One Direction and members of Queen. Over 10,000 athletes and flagbearers are expected to march with the men’s marathon medal ceremony a feature. Stephen Daldry is exec producer of the ceremonies. Arnold, the composer who has handled scores for recent Bond films Quantum Of Solace and Casino Royale and TV shows including Sherlock and Little Britain USA, says he’s been working for two years to put together the show and was forced to turn down scoring Skyfall because of his Olympic duties. http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/london-olympics-closing-bond-who-mccartney-adele/ |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Joey on Aug 9th, 2012 at 10:36am
" Among the performers tipped are The Who, Paul McCartney, ..... the Rolling Stones "
http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/london-olympics-closing-bond-who-mccartney-adele/ < ----- I am now so excited that I am typing this with me * { " Hog " } * !!!!! .... and you's ?! Developing ..................................... Literally ................ " Hog " Father ™ |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sweetcharmedlife on Aug 9th, 2012 at 10:59am FPM wrote on Aug 9th, 2012 at 10:16am:
Is their anybody in England not mentioned in that article? :areyoufuckingserious |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Aug 9th, 2012 at 11:02am
well alright! Let's do this. I'm a very busy man...
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Edith Grove on Aug 9th, 2012 at 11:15am
Smile for the camera, Mickey !
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by BONOISLOVE on Aug 9th, 2012 at 11:29am Paranoid Android wrote on Aug 9th, 2012 at 10:09am:
Don't get me wrong. I love everybody. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by FPM on Aug 9th, 2012 at 12:58pm sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 9th, 2012 at 10:59am:
I heard Keith Moon is NOT appearing. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gorda on Aug 9th, 2012 at 1:03pm Edith Grove wrote on Aug 9th, 2012 at 11:15am:
How cute! Lucas looks just like his dad! He's going to be a heart-breaker! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Joey on Aug 9th, 2012 at 1:11pm
" I heard Keith Moon is NOT appearing. "
This makes Joey cry like baby !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by mojoman on Aug 9th, 2012 at 1:15pm gorda wrote on Aug 9th, 2012 at 1:03pm:
doo doo doo |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 9th, 2012 at 1:44pm Bingo wrote on Aug 8th, 2012 at 6:03pm:
Ya reckon? ;D 'Mind your head - she nearly got fucked out of it there!' , 'youre not gonna win any medals goin' that way - dickhead!' and 'load of fuckers there for a very boring sport!' Dont hear that kind of concise analysis on NBC! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 9th, 2012 at 1:45pm sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 9th, 2012 at 10:59am:
Thats pretty much everyone covered right there! ::) |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by uncleson on Aug 9th, 2012 at 2:08pm Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Aug 7th, 2012 at 10:36pm:
Will do Voo!!! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by mojoman on Aug 9th, 2012 at 2:42pm Gazza wrote on Aug 9th, 2012 at 1:45pm:
no cliff richard? no quo? |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Aug 9th, 2012 at 4:12pm |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gimmekeef on Aug 9th, 2012 at 4:15pm
Most spoilt brat face of the entire Olymics...McKayla Malroney.....
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Edith Grove on Aug 9th, 2012 at 4:28pm gimmekeef wrote on Aug 9th, 2012 at 4:15pm:
Pic please. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 9th, 2012 at 4:48pm mojoman wrote on Aug 9th, 2012 at 2:42pm:
Cliff only does rain delays at Wimbledon. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Pdog on Aug 9th, 2012 at 5:14pm
hats off to a great Japan team.... so proud of the USa ladies the real football team... what a great game, rivalry and all played with class and respect!!!
Now!!! Mexico, please beat the shit out of Brazil... |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by BILL PERKS on Aug 9th, 2012 at 5:44pm
I DONT GIVE A FIDDLERS FART ABOUT THE OLYMPICS,THE CLOSING CEREMONY, OR ANY OF IT.
:smilestu STU HAS APPROVED THIS MESSAGE. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Aug 9th, 2012 at 6:15pm BILL PERKS wrote on Aug 9th, 2012 at 5:44pm:
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 9th, 2012 at 7:44pm
Closing ceremony to showcase least pleasant aspects of Britain
07-08-12 IN a bid to ensure international visitors don’t outstay their welcome, the Olympics closing ceremony will feature the fighting and vomiting aspects of the UK. The epic event will feature a specially-constructed 23-storey Wetherspoons and 10,000 drunkards drumming along to Oops Upside Your Head before the largest synchronised vomit in history. Volunteers will drink four litres of value-range cola and eat 2lb of asparagus on the day of the ceremony to ensure all the seats in the stadium are coated in a pungent layer of urine, illustrating the traditional use of the UK’s public places. All other Olympic volunteers have been instructed to mug the spectators as they leave the stadium, with each mugging having a personally-tailored racial epithet based on the ticket-holder’s booking information. The climax of the ceremony will be the dousing of the Olympic flame by Wayne Hayes, a taxi driver from Carlisle, who will light his roll-up on the flame, complain about his last gas bill, extinguish it and tell the remainder of the crowd to fuck off home. There will also be an interactive element to proceedings as ‘townie’ pissheads in shiny short-sleeved shirts blunder through the audience, deliberately bashing into people in the hope of starting a ruckus. Artistic director Danny Boyle said: “The powers-that-be are concerned that the overall success and good vibes during the games may have given tourists an unrealistically positive impression of the country. “While I’m intrigued by the creative challenge of a bleak and nihilistic closing event, I baulked at their suggestion of filling the stadium with West Ham fans. “However they insisted on having One Direction, even though I thought that was too depressing.” http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/society/closing-ceremony-to-showcase-least-pleasant-aspects-of-britain-2012080737322 |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 9th, 2012 at 8:51pm
Some minutes ago
With Georgia Jagger, Great Britain Olympic Cyclist Danielle 'Dani' King and his girlfriend in turn London - August 9, 2012 Thanks Sue! More later! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gorda on Aug 9th, 2012 at 11:54pm |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Aug 10th, 2012 at 6:46am Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Aug 9th, 2012 at 8:51pm:
I remember going to the office one Sunday and a whole area was closed with these space age looking cars parked in front of the building as I found out thy were filming the classic Freejack. And now Georgia, created during this time, is dominating that picture. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 10th, 2012 at 6:56am Edith Grove wrote on Aug 9th, 2012 at 4:28pm:
Bit harsh, to be fair. She's only a 16 year old kid, dont forget, who was disappointed she blew a great chance at a gold medal. http://www.salon.com/2012/08/07/mckayla_maroney_isnt_a_mean_girl/ |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Aug 10th, 2012 at 7:17am |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gimmekeef on Aug 10th, 2012 at 7:30am
Perfect ending to the Games?.....Stones appear on stage and lead a sing along of..."You Cant Always Get"
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gimmekeef on Aug 10th, 2012 at 7:31am Some Guy wrote on Aug 10th, 2012 at 7:17am: Bratty Spice?..someone needs a trip to the woodshed |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by FPM on Aug 10th, 2012 at 11:43am
Latest from E! :
How's this for ending the 2012 London Olympic Games with a bang? The games will come to a rousing finish with performances by One Direction, Spice Girls, (Joey alert:) The Who, George Michael and Take That at this Sunday's highly anticipated closing ceremony, a source confirms exclusively to E! News. The news caps months of speculation about exactly which top British talents will be gracing the event, whose roster has remained under top-secret lockdown. But that's not all the talent that will be on hand, either. Queen with Brian May, Jessie J, Madness, Pet Shop Boys and Russell Brand will also be taking part in the extravaganza, according to the source. Featuring a little something for everyone, the closing event sounds great: One Direction's appearance is impeccably timed to coast on their wild and surging fandom, which has yet to hit its peak while the Spice Girls and Take That, offer a much more nostalgic edge, and will certainly hit some high notes with viewers raring for their '90s heyday. :tongui I guess the Stones got bumped! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by FPM on Aug 10th, 2012 at 11:54am
The Telegraph is still positing a Stones appearance, but tellingly, it's at the bottom of the list.
It's worth clicking the link just to read the comments - Joey and JB should avert their gazes because the Telegraph readers have no respect for Macca! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/rockandpopfeatures/9462324/Olympics-Closing-Ceremony-Its-going-to-be-cheeky-cheesy-and-thrilling.html Here's my favorite comment: "All we need now is for one of the royal family to kick the bucket and this orgy of flatulent British nationalism will surely bray its salivary climax." |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Pdog on Aug 10th, 2012 at 1:03pm BILL PERKS wrote on Aug 9th, 2012 at 5:44pm:
Showing up in a thread to state you don't give a fuck, is giving a fuck... although, crapping on everyone enjoying the Olympics by doing it, well that is just being an ass... |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Tumbling Dijs on Aug 10th, 2012 at 2:51pm BILL PERKS wrote on Aug 9th, 2012 at 5:44pm:
Sometimes I can't help trying to imagine what kind of guy you are Bill. What does your shrink think? |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by FPM on Aug 10th, 2012 at 7:13pm
Attention Joey and Joey's "Hog":
From the official Who website: The rumour mill is in full swing. The twitterati are atit. Who’s playing at the London Olympics closing ceremony on Sunday and who isn’t? The Who are playing. We all know that. Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey have confirmed that. But Keith Moon isn’t. Is he? Joey, is Keith at the Brazen Head tonight? Last week at the Brazen Head. Cafe Hostess Jill, left. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Kilroy on Aug 10th, 2012 at 11:02pm
MOON WAS THE BEST..........STILL IS IN MY BOOK! :tongui
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Joey on Aug 11th, 2012 at 9:28am
" The Who are playing. We all know that. Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey have confirmed that.
But Keith Moon isn’t. Is he?[/b] Joey, is Keith at the Brazen Head tonight? " Fleabit , C10 ................... I drank with Keith last evening . Moonie says , " Hi " to everyone here at Rocks Off ( This most prodigious of message boards ) and Keith mentioned that we should expect a few surprise ' reunions ' at the closing ceremonies tomorrow evening . When queried further , he promptly ordered another round of Brandy Alexanders and then the evening got a little bit ..................... shall we say ................... " Hazy " .... as in boozy haze . Developing .................................. Shiver .......................... !!!!! " Hit Me Ronnie !!!!! " O'Keef ™ |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by BILL PERKS on Aug 11th, 2012 at 9:35am Pdog wrote on Aug 10th, 2012 at 1:03pm:
GUILTY AS CHARGED.STATING AN OPINION.AND YOU WILL LISTEN WHEN I STATE IT. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Joey on Aug 11th, 2012 at 9:46am
" YOU WILL LISTEN WHEN I STATE IT. "
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Nellcote on Aug 11th, 2012 at 9:56am BILL PERKS wrote on Aug 11th, 2012 at 9:35am:
Perks swinging for the fences & hitting a homah. Joey, this Olympic stuff is wearing me out, I have to find a new couch to rest up for Bruce next Tuesday. Ideas? |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by BILL PERKS on Aug 11th, 2012 at 10:21am Tumbling Dijs wrote on Aug 10th, 2012 at 2:51pm:
HE THINKS I AM A REFRESHING PERSONALITY IN AN OCEAN OF POLITICALLY CORRECT BORES. SO THERE. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Aug 11th, 2012 at 11:29am
PERKS is very diplomatic.
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Aug 11th, 2012 at 11:54am FPM wrote on Aug 10th, 2012 at 11:54am:
You'll get Macca and like it. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by BILL PERKS on Aug 11th, 2012 at 12:30pm Some Guy wrote on Aug 11th, 2012 at 11:54am:
SG, WHAT SPICE GIRL WOULD LIKE TO RUIN? |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Aug 11th, 2012 at 12:39pm BILL PERKS wrote on Aug 11th, 2012 at 12:30pm:
Baby Spice... |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 11th, 2012 at 1:20pm Pdog wrote on Aug 9th, 2012 at 5:14pm:
For my Baby Voodoo...... |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Sioux on Aug 11th, 2012 at 2:16pm
Wow, what a great gold medal match! ;D Congrats, Voo, and all who were rooting for Mexico. I sure was!!! ;D 8-)
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 11th, 2012 at 3:41pm Gazza wrote on Aug 11th, 2012 at 1:20pm:
Thanks Gazza and everyone! We did it again, most of the times in finals we win against Brazil, but most of the times they win if not a final! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Pdog on Aug 11th, 2012 at 5:17pm Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Aug 11th, 2012 at 3:41pm:
so happy to my fellow north americans, mexico, on kicking those south american bastards asses.... lol |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sweetcharmedlife on Aug 11th, 2012 at 5:30pm Tumbling Dijs wrote on Aug 10th, 2012 at 2:51pm:
He thinks he's not charging him enough. :Youmakeagrownmancrylikejoey |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Kilroy on Aug 11th, 2012 at 7:31pm |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gorda on Aug 11th, 2012 at 8:09pm
Congratulations to Mexico!!!
I'm sorry, but I must admit that I am genuinely surprised. I was a bit sadden, too. That image of Marcelo and Neymar sitting on the grass literally crying. It truly broke my heart. P.S. Did you know that Giovanni Dos Santos is half Brazilian? His mom is Mexican and his dad is Brazilian. Anyways, he did not get to play in the final game because of an injury. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/giovani-dos-santos-relishes-mexicos-172300512--sow.html |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Aug 12th, 2012 at 10:14am
Days after her facial reaction became a viral favorite, U.S. Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney appears to have fully adopted her own meme.
After settling for a silver medal in last Sunday's women's vault final, Maroney made waves with a pout that captured her second-place disappointment. That prompted the birth of the "McKayla Is Not Impressed" Tumblr, sporting the 16-year-old's signature expression toward situations outside of gymnastics. On Saturday, Maroney brought the "not impressed" air to her own Instagram account, posting a photo of her disappointment that a pool was closed. http://instagr.am/p/OMsVFpKieZ/media |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sweetcharmedlife on Aug 12th, 2012 at 11:08am
I have to say,London did themselves proud with the Games. Everything went as smoothly as could have been hoped. Some great venues,great action. What I'm sure will be a spectacular closing ceremonies. Trotting out some of the biggest names in British music......With one notable exception. But congrats London. :willya
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sweetcharmedlife on Aug 12th, 2012 at 12:30pm
Are the Brits finally out of tears?
http://sports.yahoo.com/photos/olympics-which-olympic-athletes-cried-slideshow/ |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Kilroy on Aug 12th, 2012 at 12:32pm sweetcharmedlife wrote on Aug 12th, 2012 at 11:08am:
Yes I agree we have enjoyed watching from the beginning, A Stones showing would really cap it off. :smilestu |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 12th, 2012 at 12:51pm Some Guy wrote on Aug 12th, 2012 at 10:14am:
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Edith Grove on Aug 12th, 2012 at 1:12pm
Damn, man, the internet is brutal ! :aimama
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Aug 12th, 2012 at 1:13pm Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Aug 12th, 2012 at 12:51pm:
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Kilroy on Aug 12th, 2012 at 1:20pm I just had to do it! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sweetcharmedlife on Aug 12th, 2012 at 2:00pm Kilroy wrote on Aug 12th, 2012 at 1:20pm:
Now that's funny!!!! ;D |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 12th, 2012 at 2:17pm Kilroy wrote on Aug 12th, 2012 at 1:20pm:
LOL Kilroy ;D ;D ;D ;D Keith couldn't finish... poor McKayla :-[ Couldn't resist to make it B&W |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Aug 12th, 2012 at 4:13pm
Thanks London.
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Joey on Aug 12th, 2012 at 4:15pm Any Stones tonight ?! Zeppelin ?! The Who ?! Pink Floyd ?! Please .................. I's justs got's to's knows . |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by BILL PERKS on Aug 12th, 2012 at 4:21pm Joey wrote on Aug 12th, 2012 at 4:15pm:
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by uncleson on Aug 12th, 2012 at 4:22pm Pdog wrote on Aug 11th, 2012 at 5:17pm:
Yeah Mexico! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 12th, 2012 at 4:30pm Joey wrote on Aug 12th, 2012 at 4:15pm:
Who music as background (Baba O'Reily) A cover of The Who (Pinball Wizard) Georgia Jagger modeling with Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and others |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 12th, 2012 at 4:34pm
Almost cried with Lennon's Imagine... fortunately Yoko came to my emotional rescue :forfucksake
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 12th, 2012 at 6:05pm
THE WHO
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 12th, 2012 at 6:11pm
Best Olympic Games ever!
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Kilroy on Aug 12th, 2012 at 6:31pm Voodoo Chile in Wonderland wrote on Aug 12th, 2012 at 2:17pm:
Thank you, But your wrong Keith finished and got GOLD! At least that's what we use to call the good stuff! :weed :smoking It does look better in BW! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Joey on Aug 12th, 2012 at 6:36pm |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Aug 12th, 2012 at 7:53pm
Pretty damn cool hearing Elbow tonight! I like Elbow.
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 12th, 2012 at 8:38pm Some Guy wrote on Aug 12th, 2012 at 7:53pm:
They composed the theme ("First Steps") to the BBC's Olympics coverage which has never been off the TV for the last three weeks..lovely piece of music. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kj3_3vvHDwE The 'making of' video here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5WfsWF4dfE&feature=related Didnt get to see the closing ceremony tonight as I was at a gig, but have recorded it to watch later. Have to say its been the most enjoyable two weeks of sport I've ever experienced and I'm really kicking myself now that I didnt go to London to see any of it (hindsight is a wonderful thing - but I genuinely did expect a security incident at some stage and the stories about overpriced hotels were offputting). I'm really sorry its all over and its a sobering thought that its probably the last occasion in my lifetime we'll ever stage it. SO so proud of how London and the UK pulled it off and amazingly delighted and uplifted by the performances of our athletes (and indeed all the athletes regardless of where they came from). The feelgood factor throughout the country in the last two weeks is something you simply can't put a price on. And for a nation that's so easily down on ourselves and where you almost have to feel apologetic for taking some pride in your achievements, that's made such a pleasant change. Hopefully one legacy will be that we see kids growing up seeing the likes of Ennis, Hoy, Farah, Ainslie, Wiggins etc as people to be admired and emulated instead of vapid airheaded z-list celebrities who have achieved fuck all of note in their shallow and pointless existences. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by BILL PERKS on Aug 12th, 2012 at 8:45pm Gazza wrote on Aug 12th, 2012 at 8:38pm:
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Sioux on Aug 12th, 2012 at 10:46pm
It was a WONDERFUL 17 days! London did itself proud...:)
STILL waiting to see if NBC shows the Who....good grief. ::) |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Sioux on Aug 12th, 2012 at 10:48pm Joey wrote on Aug 12th, 2012 at 4:15pm:
Joeykins, I thought of you tonight when the Kaiser Chiefs performed Pinball Wizard. The drummer, Nick Hodgson {who doesn't REALLY look like Moonie} seemed to channel him tonight! And I thought he even DID look like him tonight....I was laughing with GLEEEEE... ;D 8-) |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by mojoman on Aug 12th, 2012 at 10:55pm
well done london!!!
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Brainbell Jangler on Aug 13th, 2012 at 12:51am
Good show, London!
:booze Brainy |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Edith Grove on Aug 13th, 2012 at 5:52am
Interesting bit of Olympic history here:
August 10, 2012 8:25 am The Olympic Salute We Don’t Use Anymore Because it Looked too Much Like Heiling Hitler This statue is saluting the Olympics. Image: Arch If you really loved the Olympics, you would do the official Olympic salute. It goes like this: right arm out slightly and pointed upward, fingers together, palm out. Kind of like you’re raising you’re hand in class. Unfortunately, it also kind of looks like you’re heiling Hitler. Which is why no one uses the official Olympic salute anymore. At Today I Found Out, they dig up the history, and confusion, caused by the salute. Apparently the Olympic salute came long before Hitler’s gesture, but it caused all sorts of confusion in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Apparently no one could tell which teams were saluting Hitler, and which were saluting the Olympics. The French team, who were trying to salute the Olympics, got a standing ovation from the German crowd who thought they were saluting the Fuhrer. The origin of the salutes is unclear. Some people think that both the Olympic and the Nazi versions came from an imaginary Roman salute (imaginary because there are no Roman accounts of this salute, but 19th and 20th century artwork all portrayed Romans doing it). It was adopted by the Olympics, and then also by the Italian Fascist Party. From there, the Nazi party swiped the salute to use for their own rituals. Although that’s not how Hitler tells it. Here’s his story, as Today I Found Out quotes from a “Table Talk” from 1942: I made it the salute of the Party long after the Duce had adopted it. I’d read the description of the sitting of the Diet of Worms, in the course of which Luther was greeted with the German salute. It was to show him that he was not being confronted with arms, but with peaceful intentions. In the days of Frederick the Great, people still saluted with their hats, with pompous gestures. In the Middle Ages, the serfs humbly doffed their bonnets, whilst the noblemen gave the German salute. It was in the Ratskeller at Bremen, about the year 1921, that I first saw this style of salute. It must be regarded as a survival of an ancient custom, which originally signified: “See, I have no weapon in my hand!” I introduced the salute into the Party at our first meeting in Weimar. The SS at once gave it a soldierly style. It’s from that moment that our opponents honored us with the epithet “dogs of Fascists”. The salute was commonly used in Olympic posters, like this one from the 1924 Paris Olympics: http://olympic-museum.de/poster/poster1924large.htm In 1948 the Ottowa Citizen reported that the salute would probably be discontinued after the 1948 games. They write: “The Swiss propose a new salute, consisting of turning the head sharply to the right while keeping the hands to the side.” But it wasn’t really necessary to ban the thing – after 1936 it all but disappeared from use. http://blogs.smithsonianmag.com/smartnews/2012/08/the-olympic-salute-we-dont-use-anymore-because-it-looked-too-much-like-heiling-hitler/?utm_source=smithsoniantopic&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20120812-Weekender |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Some Guy on Aug 13th, 2012 at 6:32am
It's over.
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 13th, 2012 at 6:47am
Had to close the screen on my work PC when that Paris 1924 poster popped up as to anyone walking past it would appear that I was perusing a gay porn site
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 13th, 2012 at 6:51am BILL PERKS wrote on Aug 12th, 2012 at 8:45pm: When I was at university and this show was originally on TV, a few of us tried to work out between ourselves which of these four we were the most like. The general consensus was that I was the one who was most like Vyvyan (on the left). ;D |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gimmekeef on Aug 13th, 2012 at 9:48am
Stones and Zep got dissed.....Spice Girls blow as bad now as they did before...Pet Shop boys?.....gimme a break...Fab Games but crap closing..
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by mojoman on Aug 13th, 2012 at 10:22am gimmekeef wrote on Aug 13th, 2012 at 9:48am:
even sadder was the bowie tribute who's still alive!!! thought he might have come otta retirement and done a couple of numbers with the models sashaying during "fashion". another miss was the the absence of david gilmour singing "wish you were here" poor olde nick mason with a surrogate band........... |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sweetcharmedlife on Aug 13th, 2012 at 11:03am mojoman wrote on Aug 13th, 2012 at 10:22am:
That was the Kaiser Chiefs. Pretty sad when neither Gilmour or Waters wanted to be there. No Stones. That's a crime. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sirmoonie on Aug 13th, 2012 at 11:42am
London is the best. I encourage you all to go. Even a whining political crybaby would enjoy London. Probably.
Anyway, I called my bar earlier. Told them not to expect me, and I'd be drinking from home today. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Nellcote on Aug 13th, 2012 at 12:48pm Joey wrote on Aug 13th, 2012 at 7:47am:
Joey, when I clicked on your You Tube post, this is what I received: This video contains content from International Olympic Committee, who has blocked it on copyright grounds. I need to lay down & contain myself now after receiving this response. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 13th, 2012 at 2:29pm mojoman wrote on Aug 13th, 2012 at 10:22am:
You cant make people play if they don't want to be part of it. Big fuss over nothing IMO. The musical universe doesn't revolve around rock bands who appeal to the over 45's and Britain's contribution to the arts and entertainment cultures didn't begin in 1963 and end in the late 70's. I would daresay that if the Stones had wanted to be part of this, it would have been them and not The Who closing the event. They chose not to. The main 'blame' for their lack of profile at this event lies with themselves. They had the perfect chance to showcase themselves and instead chose the 'we're not ready' excuse. For fuck sake, even the bloody Spice Girls were able to put a five minute routine together after not having worked together for almost a decade. How difficult would it REALLY have been to play 'Satisfaction'? I think the guy who put together the musical content had something like 1,000 songs which had to be whittled down to about 30. Hard to effectively showcase every era in history from that. For all we know, the Stones might not have wished their music to be included or maybe asked too much. We simply dont know. At the end of the day, its not important. The Stones' legacy isn't enhanced or minimised one iota by their inclusion or exclusion from someone's playlist at a sporting event. Doesnt bother me in the slightest that they werent at the event, but its pointless blaming the show's producers for their absence when they were given the perfect opportunity to present a headlining, show-stealing cameo. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gimmekeef on Aug 13th, 2012 at 2:38pm
If you showcase a musical era as they did..and include 2 Beatle tunes...some Who and Bowie...not to play a snippet of Stones or Zep is wrong....it just is.......
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Joey on Aug 13th, 2012 at 3:14pm
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/olympics-fourth-place-medal/closing-ceremony-cuts-cause-outrage-173850497--oly.html
" Closing Ceremony cuts spark outrage " " Viewers were left wondering what happened after NBC cut some iconic British performances out of the Olympics Closing Ceremony on Sunday. Fans looking forward to hearing the Who, Muse, and Ray Davies of the Kinks instead got a commercial-free airing of the new NBC comedy "Animal Practice. " The network did air the Who after "Animal Practice" and the local news, around midnight. But that didn't seem to satisfy some fans who couldn't believe the snubbing of Muse, whose contribution was particularly important to the 2012 Summer Olympics. " This happened nationwide ---- totally pissed the entire United States off to no end . There were riots in Phoenix ( well , kinda .................. ) www.azcentral.com |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 13th, 2012 at 4:12pm gimmekeef wrote on Aug 13th, 2012 at 2:38pm:
Its not 'wrong', its just personal taste. Its only the closing ceremony of a sporting event, after all. It doesnt matter. The Who actually being there to perform sort of helped their 'case'. Bowie isn't really the same era as the Stones. Likewise with Zeppelin. The Stones' music was included in the opening ceremony anyway. They were mentioned in a newspaper report a couple of days ago as being featured in a '3 hour musical tribute' - maybe the organisers had to edit it down, who knows, as I dont think the music lasted anywhere near that long. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sirmoonie on Aug 13th, 2012 at 6:14pm
The same Americans who were happy that Chicago didn't get next games are the ones who predicted London would fail.
I like doing acid, but even more boozing it up. I don't like injecting drugs. Cheap fleeting, nowhere licks. Dont get my creative thoughts flowing, nor my morose ones. Need to get back to regular business thoughts. There is NOTHING greater than American business. Some serious Olympic games! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by mojoman on Aug 13th, 2012 at 6:26pm Gazza wrote on Aug 13th, 2012 at 2:29pm:
gazza yer breakin my heart. while old spice creates a stirring in my loins i get a little misty eyed with the changing of the guard. just get me a glass of milk to wash down my medicine. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by gimmekeef on Aug 13th, 2012 at 7:24pm Gazza wrote on Aug 13th, 2012 at 4:12pm:
Gazza...of course its personal taste..but it was wrong from the way my tastes see it.....Glad the world enjoyed a fantastic event..hell if they had played 20 Stones tunes I be bitchin about the ones they left out... |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 13th, 2012 at 7:49pm gimmekeef wrote on Aug 13th, 2012 at 7:24pm:
Its what we all do best!!! |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sirmoonie on Aug 13th, 2012 at 8:37pm
I don't think most people realize just how fast David Rudisha ran that 800. Incredible time! Holy fuck.
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Joey on Aug 13th, 2012 at 9:19pm |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sirmoonie on Aug 13th, 2012 at 9:42pm Joey wrote on Aug 13th, 2012 at 9:19pm:
Joeskeeches' best post ever? Tx. Moogie. Haggis. Sasquatch. That one of the Ray Davies singing one of the greatest songs ever, is worth reading the post. Also, from now on, I'm telling chicks that I'm a former Bahamian relay runner. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 14th, 2012 at 3:31am sirmoonie wrote on Aug 13th, 2012 at 8:37pm:
THE most astounding performance of the games for me. To destroy a field like that - despite most of them setting their personal or season's best times. Incredible. and to do it from the front - with no pacemakers, as is normally the case when attempting a world record. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Brainbell Jangler on Aug 14th, 2012 at 2:18pm Gazza wrote on Aug 13th, 2012 at 2:29pm:
That's just your opinion, Man. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Aug 14th, 2012 at 10:49pm
:charlieperv :charlieperv :charlieperv
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by FPM on Aug 15th, 2012 at 11:43am
Rolling Stones Refused to Play Olympics Closing Ceremony
Tweet By Holy Moly, Tue, August 14, 2012 According to a man who writes for The Telegraph, The Rolling Stones never even considered performing at the closing bash, even though they were asked (presumably with the suggestion of Kitty Brucknell as guest vocalist on 19th Nervous Breakdown). Ronnie Wood told the reporter: "It was never going to happen. Believe me, it was never even on the cards." The Libertines also turned down the offer (that explains the Kaiser Chiefs then: "Oh just get one of the other bands from the NME to do it. They're all the same..."), with Carl Barat writing on that Twitter: "Libertines got asked, couldn't do it." Pete would've failed the drug test anyway. So who else must they have got an out-of-office reply from? David Bowie apparently said no to singing Heroes, although we hear they drafted in his band to play Fashion for that inexplicable bit where Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell walked about in frocks. Kate Bush said no, but let them have a new remix instead - which was nice of her. But ffs woman, it's been 33 years since you last toured. Get out of the house for a bit! And the Sex Pistols stuck two fingers up at the man also responsible for the Concert for Diana atrocity, and told him to bloomin' well sod right off. But who else said no? And who should they have asked? Maybe everyone who isn't too weird is rubbish. Maybe that was the problem. We reckon they asked Adele. But a) she never plays big public events because she suffers from stage fright, and b) she has a small child's skull pressing against her cervix. Robert Plant probably said no, when the rest of Led Zeppelin said yes. Amy Winehouse stupidly died a year before she could've been the best thing in it. And Susan Boyle couldn't be trusted not to pull her pants down. Let's face it, Britain is very good at sport but not actually as good at pop music as we like to think. http://www.opposingviews.com/i/entertainment/rolling-stones-refused-play-olympics-closing-ceremony |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sweetcharmedlife on Aug 15th, 2012 at 3:55pm FPM wrote on Aug 15th, 2012 at 11:43am:
Funny shit! ;D |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by sirmoonie on Aug 15th, 2012 at 7:09pm Gazza wrote on Aug 14th, 2012 at 3:31am:
Agreed, and great points. And he did it in the usually tactical and slow Olympics. On fire from the start. Coe once ran 1:41.73 out front from the gun, but it was a planned race. Like you said, Rudisha was facing what turned out to be the toughest 800 field ever. |
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Title: Re: OLYMPICS LONDON 2012!!! Post by Gazza on Aug 15th, 2012 at 7:45pm Joey wrote on Aug 12th, 2012 at 6:36pm:
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