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innerSpaceman · 08-09-2008, 08:13 AM

So i fell asleep before they lit the cauldron ... did they do anything groovy to light it?

Nothing will beat the time (Barcelona?) they lit it by shooting a flaming arrow!

Speaking of which, I think these opening cememonies paled in comparison to the last ones in Athens. But I still enjoyed many elements.

Moveable type was great. I was even more fascinated, though, with how the Tai Chi people kept in formation than how the Block People did. Either way, 2008 of everybody for every bit of business was a nice touch.

I loved the big LCD screen and the huge scrim that wraps around the rim of the Bird's Nest. And the globe thingy at the end was fantastic... the way the people on it would move around ... just tremendous.

Overall, though, it gave me a huge sense of meh. I think it's hard for these things not to come off like a disconnected pageant of spectacle ... and there's nothing wrong with that. But a few have seemed more integrated to me (Summer in Athens, Winter in Albertville, for examples), and the bar has been set a little higher than just random bigness.

But I was entertained throughout. The commentators, for the first time in history, were not intent on spoiling the upcoming 10 seconds ... and for that reason alone, it was the best network TV Opening Ceremonies broadcast EveR.

The parade of nations was fun ... while I lasted. Though uniforms were a little boring this year. African nations were reliable for primitive costume. Hungary had the best by far, with their 40's stylings and outrageous print dresses for the ladies. The rest of the world? DULLSVILLE.

Fortunately, cutie pies come in every kind of apparel and from every nation on Earth. Though I fell asleep soon after the U.S. ... I feel confident in pointing out that the most gorgeous athelete dude in the world is from the Maldives. Oh ma gawd. Hottie.

Aaaaaaand ... that's it for me. I doubt I'll watch much of the actual games. I never have the TV on. I might watch some YouTube clips here and there.

08-09-2008, 08:13 AM	#54
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	So i fell asleep before they lit the cauldron ... did they do anything groovy to light it? Nothing will beat the time (Barcelona?) they lit it by shooting a flaming arrow! Speaking of which, I think these opening cememonies paled in comparison to the last ones in Athens. But I still enjoyed many elements. Moveable type was great. I was even more fascinated, though, with how the Tai Chi people kept in formation than how the Block People did. Either way, 2008 of everybody for every bit of business was a nice touch. I loved the big LCD screen and the huge scrim that wraps around the rim of the Bird's Nest. And the globe thingy at the end was fantastic... the way the people on it would move around ... just tremendous. Overall, though, it gave me a huge sense of meh. I think it's hard for these things not to come off like a disconnected pageant of spectacle ... and there's nothing wrong with that. But a few have seemed more integrated to me (Summer in Athens, Winter in Albertville, for examples), and the bar has been set a little higher than just random bigness. But I was entertained throughout. The commentators, for the first time in history, were not intent on spoiling the upcoming 10 seconds ... and for that reason alone, it was the best network TV Opening Ceremonies broadcast EveR. The parade of nations was fun ... while I lasted. Though uniforms were a little boring this year. African nations were reliable for primitive costume. Hungary had the best by far, with their 40's stylings and outrageous print dresses for the ladies. The rest of the world? DULLSVILLE. Fortunately, cutie pies come in every kind of apparel and from every nation on Earth. Though I fell asleep soon after the U.S. ... I feel confident in pointing out that the most gorgeous athelete dude in the world is from the Maldives. Oh ma gawd. Hottie. Aaaaaaand ... that's it for me. I doubt I'll watch much of the actual games. I never have the TV on. I might watch some YouTube clips here and there.
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