Schwaltzvald Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Agreed. I was honestly not expecting it to be so over-the-top INCREDIBLE. Pretty much summed it up for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-n-j-i-n Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I loved how the crowd basically gasped when the final torchbearer flew up some hundred feet. Maybe Ang Lee really was involved with the project. WIRES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Burns Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 I loved how the crowd basically gasped when the final torchbearer flew up some hundred feet. Maybe Ang Lee really was involved with the project. WIRES! Who else thought that last guy was going to bite it when he reached the top and there was a sudden tilting move with the wires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixto Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Who else thought that last guy was going to bite it when he reached the top and there was a sudden tilting move with the wires? Hahaha, I actually cringed at that moment. "Oh God he's dead..." That opening ceremony blew my mind. Still, I thought it was pretty funny at how often I was hearing bagpipe music and mariachi music. All of the money spent and the technology used that night and they couldn't be buggered to find more than a few songs to put on loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Is it odd that I ... really don't give a shit about the Olympics? No. That makes you normal. There are millions of people that don't care about sports in general, and the Olympics in particular. I'm not watching any of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixto Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 Holy shit, man! BEIJING, China (CNN) -- A Chinese attacker stabbed to death the father-in-law of a U.S. Olympic coach and seriously wounded the American's wife and a Chinese tour guide before killing himself, the International Olympic Committee said Saturday. http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/08/09/olympics.murder/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poke'G Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 So far it looks like there was no racial/national motivation. The guy was just crazy, suffering from a divorce a few months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenobio Posted August 9, 2008 Share Posted August 9, 2008 The opening was one of the most amazing things to be shown on T.V. No words can detail how beautifully done it was! I was in awe! Let's hope the Dream Team (Team USA's Basketball team) will not fail as like they did four years ago. They're not the Dream Team, that was the '92 team. As Bob Costas said, 2008's team is is probably more like the "Redeem Team". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Snooze Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 There are millions of people that don't care about sports in general, and the Olympics in particular.I'm not watching any of it. I don't usually watch the events, but the flag-bearing offers some interesting clues into international relations, and the opening ceremonies are usually spectacular. I usually watch those and simply hear about the medal count as it goes. As for the events, I find them a yawn-fest generally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-n-j-i-n Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 No. That makes you normal. There are millions of people that don't care about sports in general, and the Olympics in particular.I'm not watching any of it. Bullshit. There's basically half the population paying at least a moderate attention to the Olympics and those who don't. I tend to equate non-sports appreciators as mostly blobs of meat, so there's my assessment. As for other opening ceremony antics, I thought it was a nice touch for them to have the firework foot-prints lead up to the stadium. It was done so well, it looked like CG for the good first minute or so. And that 500 feet long LCD display on the stadium too. It really couldn't get more modern than that. I feel sorry for the London Olympics 4 years later. They can't possibly match this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drayzon Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Is it odd that I ... really don't give a shit about the Olympics? Whadya know, I really don't care either! For me, the only reason I'm going to be paying attention to the Olympics is because I want to know if anything happens - the fact that this is taking place in such a controversial area has me watching the news like a hound dog. Really though, I just hate sports. I have no athletic activity whatsoever, and have no real desire for any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaki-LEGEND.sys Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 Bullshit. There's basically half the population paying at least a moderate attention to the Olympics and those who don't. I tend to equate non-sports appreciators as mostly blobs of meat, so there's my assessment.As for other opening ceremony antics, I thought it was a nice touch for them to have the firework foot-prints lead up to the stadium. It was done so well, it looked like CG for the good first minute or so. And that 500 feet long LCD display on the stadium too. It really couldn't get more modern than that. I feel sorry for the London Olympics 4 years later. They can't possibly match this. I agree that this is an opening ceremony that can't be easily beaten, but if anything, this was a "Hello world!" on the part of China. With that in mind, time to watch more. Also lol fat people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hausdog Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I hate sports, but I'm watching the Olympics. I understand not watching, though. I didn't see the opening ceremony, though. What's the point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Snooze Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I hate sports, but I'm watching the Olympics. I understand not watching, though. I didn't see the opening ceremony, though. What's the point? The opening ceremonies were a massive 'hello world' on China's part, so it was a great show. The Chinese pulled out all the stops, and it was impressive beyond belief. It was really just a fun show to watch, nothing more. As for the events, I really find them boring to watch. The medal standings are neat, but do I really need to watch people run really fast? Between that and all the annoying-as-hell commentary, you have a real bore on your hands. It's not only the Olympics - if anyone's ever tried to watch golf, you understand what I mean. Or baseball. Hell, the only three interesting sports to even watch are American football, football and hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sole Signal Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 As for the events, I really find them boring to watch. The medal standings are neat, but do I really need to watch people run really fast? Between that and all the annoying-as-hell commentary, you have a real bore on your hands. It's not only the Olympics - if anyone's ever tried to watch golf, you understand what I mean. Or baseball. Hell, the only three interesting sports to even watch are American football, football and hockey. Haha, wow. Love sports, love the Olympics, and it's gonna be hard to get anything done with them on for the next two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Burns Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 no interest in the Olympics ... don't care ... etc. I can get that Olympics are boring ... hate ... deprecate ... blah blah One hot summer’s day a Fox was strolling through an orchard till he came to a bunch of Grapes just ripening on a vine which had been trained over a lofty branch. “Just the things to quench my thirst,” quoth he. Drawing back a few paces, he took a run and a jump, and just missed the bunch. Turning round again with a One, Two, Three, he jumped up, but with no greater success. Again and again he tried after the tempting morsel, but at last had to give it up, and walked away with his nose in the air, saying: “I am sure they are sour.” -Aesop edit: lol, they called a travel on Kobe Bryant the first time he touched the ball. classic. Just a little "hey we do things differently here" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malaki-LEGEND.sys Posted August 10, 2008 Author Share Posted August 10, 2008 Truth. At any rate, I'm seeing this as a good chance to read and learn about sports that I wasn't really familiar with, as well as expand my knowledge on certain others. Like water polo. I think water polo is actually a very cool sport now, and I'm reading up on all the soccer and boxing as well. Is it strange that now I wanna pick up Fight Night, FIFA '09 and others now? On another note, I can't find a reliable schedule for anything now save the main page, and if I go by those times, then I don't get to see boxing or judo 'til around 3 AM, which is bullocks. I can't find any live streams or downloadable shows either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broken Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 I saw women's swimming yesterday and it was pretty cool. I'm not much into swimming but the 100m relays were intense. Men's breast stroke was pretty cool too. I will say that I'm most excited for track and field, however, that being my favorite sport. Also, I can't believe the raging hormones inside me allowed me to miss the awesomeness that is women's beach volleyball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Well, US is raping the Chinese basketball team. Go US! I wish it was a little closer, but then again, I like to see us dominate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwaltzvald Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Usually always enjoyed the boxing events as well as the occasional gymnastics events. Especially since the events just make me think of Samus's flexability... Same with strippers but not in the same spirit. Heck I always liked the martial arts and yet I despise the UFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Taucer Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Holy shit, did you see Artemev's pommel horse routine last night? That was beautiful. And Spring's high bar routine was insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Burns Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Holy shit, did you see Artemev's pommel horse routine last night? That was beautiful.And Spring's high bar routine was insane. Artemev just got past the place in his routine where he fell in the trials, then he exploded. Pretty cool I think that Chinese gymnast is going to have his rear branded for sitting on the p-bars, though. I was getting used to them being stone cold, and then he just kinda sat down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triad Orion Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 It's possible, but you never know. While the Chinese demand perfection, sometimes the very act of the mistake is damaging enough to the athlete when their pride is on the line to be both punishment and incentive to do better. He was the leader of the Chinese gymnasts, and after he bungled his routine like that, you have to imagine how ashamed he's gotta feel on his own. Fortunately for him, those who appeared after made up for his mistakes with some outright flawless and downright stunning P-bar work. Right now, I think the only branding he's going to get is what the bar already gave him. All I can say for sure is that he'll be back with a vengeance in other events. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMage Posted August 10, 2008 Share Posted August 10, 2008 Bullshit. There's basically half the population paying at least a moderate attention to the Olympics and those who don't. I tend to equate non-sports appreciators as mostly blobs of meat, so there's my assessment. Well, I admit, I am overweight (rapidly changing however) but blob of meat would be a gross exaggeration even at my heaviest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sole Signal Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 HOLY CRAP that relay race was amazing. Take that France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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