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Max'sKansasCity
They were tape delayed and I read NBC cut some stuff out AND the stupid NBC commentators talked way too much (we do not need to have every freeking detail of an artistic show explained)... BUT, in the end, BRAVO RUSSIA!!!! Those opening ceromonies were spectacular!!
I think (judging by the BBC lady) that the commentators had probably been given a sheaf of background notes explaining what all the activities were about, and felt they ought to use them. Apart from the famous missing fifth ring, it all worked very well, especially the blending of live actors and computer-projected backgrounds.
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Cristiano Radtke
"China’s Kexin Zhang skated to a strings version of two Rolling Stones song, “Paint It Black” and “Sympathy for Devil,” but didn’t bring much rock ‘n’roll to her skate. While everything was technically clean, it lacked energy. Her 54.58 put her into second with eight skaters left to go."
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Aquamarine
I'm watching the Opening Ceremony, and a few minutes in, I've already reached the point where I am going to KILL BOB COSTAS if he doesn't stop talking over the ceremony instead of just LETTING US WATCH.
OK, it may not be Bob Costas. What/whoever.
Apollo ono.
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Max'sKansasCity
I love (have always loved) watching the downhill racers tear down a the mountain on the brink of disaster... and sheeesh, watching those cross country ski racers, just watching them wears me out.
GO WORLD!!! GO OLYMPICS!!
That course looks out of control, those jumps are knarley!!! and the skiers are flying down it like they have hell hounds on their trail.Quote
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Max'sKansasCity
I love (have always loved) watching the downhill racers tear down a the mountain on the brink of disaster... and sheeesh, watching those cross country ski racers, just watching them wears me out.
GO WORLD!!! GO OLYMPICS!!
This downhill course is particularly badas s. Several jumps up till 50 meters + sudden turns. The racers are up for a big challenge. Let's hope for better medical assistance in the final...
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DandelionPowderman
Imagine shooting while your heart is beating at neckbreaking speed. Then it's back running those hills again (and they are steep!).
Nothing, but impressive.
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Max'sKansasCity
Bjørn Dæhlie and Ole Einar Bjørndalen, Olympic superstars
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DandelionPowderman
The czech flag, treacle??
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Max'sKansasCity
Poor Bob Costas, I guess he has a major eye infection going on.
He is looking like the Terminator after his eye ball was ripped out.
But in all seriousness, it must be hard doing a broadcast like
this with a wasted eye, it shows what a PRO Costas is. Props to him.