***Official 2024 Olympics Thread***

[CartyDurham]

I could probably dance better than him, and that's saying something.

He’s been shoved on whilst the boats trying to find this bloody cauldron

he only came to watch

 

[MW1304]

Tuned in about half an hour ago and absolutely **** all has happened

 

[howitzer]

Right this cut scene has gone on long enough.

I just want them to get the bloody flame lit at this point.

 

[Furball]

Lol Serena's gonna spew.

 

[howitzer]

Whoops Serena nearly tested the water quality of the Seine there.

 

[CartyDurham]

Hooray the boat has found the drop off point

and the flame is passed to mauresmo

those in the boat got a good old soaking for no reason whatsoever

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

All ashore... All ashore.

 

[CartyDurham]

Sorry I’m in tears at the farce of this

we had the flame go through eastenders . Beat that frenchies

 

[CartyDurham]

All ashore... All ashore.

 

[CartyDurham]

Let’s have a hesitant hug

Paris been evacuated ?

this cauldron better be special. Those steps looked slippy , could have been a claim there

as a fashion statement , I think the socks were an error. I hope that old fella survives the night having belting rain on him for about half an hour

ooh the cauldron is the basket of a balloon. I’ve got my doubts about that flame effect, look out if you are in Brighton , it maybe on its way , if this weather keeps up

 

[weeman27bob]

It doesn't usually take France this long to set something on fire

 

[howitzer]

It doesn't usually take France this long to set something on fire

Post of the evening this.

 

[SillyCowCorner1]

That music is signal that we are about to reach the climax. Bane about to crash this ****

 

[Coronis]

Also it's about fame and honour. Not saying such individuals, once sentences are complete, should be prevented from having a job but the fact he could become a medal winning hero, with the potential benefits that would give him, is just wrong imo.

Yeah Idk personally I think of it the same as say the Danny Mastertom thing (obviously there are degrees yeah). When he is released I hope he’s able to return to acting, and people will be able to hire him if they really want to - to their detriment re: publicity/money ofc.

I guess I’m just able to seperate the accomplishments of a person - whether in sports, film, or otherwise - from the actual person and their actions and just look at their contribution to their field. I can understand the other point of view.

I would sincerely hope if the Dutch do win beach volleyball he won’t be making commercials or featuring on cereal boxes.

 

[howitzer]

In fairness it is quite a nice cauldron.

 

[CartyDurham]

In fairness it is quite a nice cauldron.

Agreed . 8/10 cauldron imo

 

[CartyDurham]

It doesn't usually take France this long to set something on fire

 

[CartyDurham]

Wonder how Serena, Rafa and Carl Lewis are doing ?

on a drip for Hypothermia?

my telly gave its verdict and switched itself off Im clueless how to prevent it doing that

somebody is bound to take a shot at that balloon

Michael Johnson in the studio and I loved watching him run and Rebecca has turned up in her onesie pyjamas

 

[CartyDurham]

Someone asked who was on the boat , it was Nadia Comeneche, I’ve spelt it wrong but iirc she was a gymnast

with Rafa , Serena and Carl Lewis

@SillyCowCorner1

Breakdancing
Dates: August 9th to 10th / Venue: Place de la Concorde

Finals: August 9th: Women's final / August 10th: Men's final

marked on my Calender .

 

[Burgey]

Opening ceremony was a great rehearsal for Brisbane’s version which will be held on the brown snake with the torch lighting on the fake beach at South Bank.