Haz Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 So there are 205 countries competing.500 russian atheletes600 american atheletesNo idea about anyone else, China will probably come out with other 1000Some epic bongos being played, etc.Chinese are saying it's not political, but then, that's what Hitler said...Sould be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Lol at the Kiribati team... all three of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 I was laughing at Bolivia.Largest country to never have won an olympic medal.In 60 years of entering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txt2007 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 i watched the opening on tv at about half one was effing huuuge they had fireworks that look like massive footprints leading up to the stadium, then like a million people playing drum things in sycronization (sp, on a different pc no spell check?!) though personally i hate the olympics it's worse than big brother atleast when big brother is on you can advoid watching/hearing aout it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 (edited) Congrats to Nike for getting a f**king epic shoe contract.EDIT: Good luck to the shooting teams too, the shooters always do really well and get no coverage. Edited August 8, 2008 by Mark King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 What?! The Olympics are quality!It's about the only time when you can turn on the TV and always find something good to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 (edited) What?! The Olympics are quality!It's about the only time when you can turn on the TV and always find something good to watch.Yeah, watching people throw rocks along a bit of ice whilst trying to sweep the ice is good to watch *sarcasmYou would of thought they'd heard of dyson by now *massive sarcasmSorry.edit: apparently England have got to win 40 medals to make the 100s of Millions of £'s invested in british sport worthwhile (according to bbc news) Edited August 8, 2008 by Gok Wan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 I don't really care for alot of the sport stuff, but the opening ceremony about an hour ago was f**king epic, amazing stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has anyone seen my shoe? Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 (edited) Yeah, watching people throw rocks along a bit of ice whilst trying to sweep the ice is good to watch *sarcasmYou would of thought they'd heard of dyson by now *massive sarcasmSorry.edit: apparently England have got to win 40 medals to make the 100s of Millions of £'s invested in british sport worthwhile (according to bbc news)Well if you dont want to watch curling, pick a different sport. There is usually 4 on at the same time so take your pickEDIT: Plus I thought curling was only in the winter olympics? Edited August 8, 2008 by Has anyone seen my shoe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 EDIT: Good luck to the shooting teams too, the shooters always do really well and get no coverage.Indeed, and our sailing team, a very able bunch of people.Yeah, watching people throw rocks along a bit of ice whilst trying to sweep the ice is good to watch *sarcasmYou would of thought they'd heard of dyson by now *massive sarcasmSorry.edit: apparently England have got to win 40 medals to make the 100s of Millions of £'s invested in british sport worthwhile (according to bbc news)That's the winter olympics, and you can't tell me watching a 150kg hungarian lady lift weights doesn't give you a huge chub-on?Or is that just me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Clarke Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Did anyone here the commentaters mention someones name, something like ____ Shite.I lol'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Yeah, watching people throw rocks along a bit of ice whilst trying to sweep the ice is good to watch *sarcasm1) That would be in the Winter Olympics.2) We (read Scotland) rock at Curling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmks88 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 i hope i will see trials in olympics some day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 1) That would be in the Winter Olympics.2) We (read Scotland) rock at Curling.Is it not winter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Not quite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has anyone seen my shoe? Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Not for another few years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Goooooo Shanaze!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Bagpipes being the national instrument of China playing the Chinese national anthem...The Bird's nest really is hot isn't it? What a cool piece of design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Goooooo Shanaze!!Word, watched a documentary on her and if she can hold her nerve it seems she'll have a damn good chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 It's pretty cool that BMX racing is in the Olympics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smo™ Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 That was one hell of a ceremony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted August 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Lighting of the torch was pretty awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z o o !! Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Yeah watched most f it so far, best bit was when i turned the Tv off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 It's pretty cool that BMX racing is in the Olympics.Damn shame that bmx freestyle is not in there, money and politics got in the way of that event happening. london/traflagar square is screening live and highlights on a huge 30ft monitor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smo™ Posted August 8, 2008 Report Share Posted August 8, 2008 Yeah watched most f it so far, best bit was when i turned the Tv off.The Olympics is one of the only uniting age old traditions of humanity left. Your ignorance is a clear example of what shit the world is turning into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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