Originally posted by Mat KelleyThat's what I was thinking. And I'm not even English (and anyone who thinks the "UK" team isn't English hasn't heard the BBC commentary).
Withoput doubt great viewing - I will never forget watching Steve Redgrave winning his 5th Gold In Aus.
He was utterly splendid. What an achievement. A nice lad by all accounts too. The entire pub was watching. Which is where I saw most of the olympics that I saw. (I'm writing a lot of odd sentances lately). It makes MUCH better pub TV than soap operas.
You know, I look forward to the sport of it all (except syncronized diving - um, no thanks) ... what I can do without though - is all the "human interest" stuff that the networks throw in there.
A lot of the time, I just want to say "enough!" and bring on the games.
Interesting note - Guesses welcomed - In honor of the first Olympics, Greece always leads the parade of nations. However, hosting nation always CLOSES the parade (marching in last).
Any guesses on how they'll handle this?! Will Greece walk in first AND last? Last only? First only?
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Originally posted by turtlexI guess they'll split roles, with the greek olympic team doing one, and the greek football team doing the other.
...Interesting note - Guesses welcomed - In honor of the first Olympics, Greece always leads the parade of nations. However, hosting nation always CLOSES the parade (marching in last).
Any guesses on how they'll handle this?! Will Greece walk in first AND last? Last only? First only?
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Originally posted by ToeYes, perhaps - I'd forgotten how great the footie team did, it would be nice to see them honored.
I guess they'll split roles, with the greek olympic team doing one, and the greek football team doing the other.
Well, guess I'll just have to wait until Friday evening to be certain.
NBC is broadcasting opening ceremonies from 8-12midnight.
Athens is 7 hours ahead of me (East Coast US) so I am assuming they will be tape delayed.
