The olympic games - Beijing 2008 (Ching)

adidasss · 08-08-2008, 02:52 PM

It's begun! What about the opening ceremony? I thought it was a little underwhelming considering the ENORMOUS expectations I had but some moments still gave me goosebumps, like the giant fireworks footprints across Beijing, the drums at the beginning, the Tai chi, the people with the lights.

You can find more spectacular photos here:
2008 Olympics Opening Ceremony - The Big Picture - Boston.com

Anyways, will you be watching? What sports and athletes in particular? Share!

**right-track** · 08-08-2008, 02:54 PM

I heard the 3 hour spectacle cost £3,000 per second ($8,000 dollerydoos)...

**Piss Me Off** · 08-08-2008, 02:58 PM

Those photos are beautiful.
I'm a bit embarassed i forgot all about it!

matious · 08-08-2008, 03:40 PM

Denmark is gonna take it all this year

**jackhammer** · 08-08-2008, 04:01 PM

I always watch the athletics especially the Javelin, High Jump and all the running disciplines. We usually do quite well in the men's relays. I will keep up online.

lucifer_sam · 08-08-2008, 04:58 PM

Usually I don't listen to the bullcrap my brother sifts through but I think he's right about the Olympics becoming a giant soul-sucking entity.

**Urban Hatemonger** · 08-08-2008, 10:43 PM

These games are just crying out for someone to upset the Chinese.

This whole thing is just one big PR exercise for the Chinese government. I would love it if just one athlete sticks it to them on the podium.

Can't see it happening though , today's athletes are far too worried about sponsorship deals to upset anyone.

**LesPaul43** · 08-08-2008, 10:50 PM

I feel so bad for the athletes who have to compete in the polution. I probably won't watch all that much, I really only watch basketball in the summer, hockey in the winter. I'll watch some baseball this year and probably some of the sprints as well.

littleknowitall · 08-09-2008, 12:28 PM

I'm very much looking forward to the judo.

Anyone notice how during the athletes parade when Iraq made an appearance the cameras shot up to George Bush?

ProggyMan · 08-09-2008, 11:05 PM

Holy ****ing ****, Latvia? ****ing joking me?

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08-08-2008, 02:52 PM
adidasss deadbeat Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Croatia Posts: 4,790	The olympic games - Beijing 2008 It's begun! What about the opening ceremony? I thought it was a little underwhelming considering the ENORMOUS expectations I had but some moments still gave me goosebumps, like the giant fireworks footprints across Beijing, the drums at the beginning, the Tai chi, the people with the lights. You can find more spectacular photos here: 2008 Olympics Opening Ceremony - The Big Picture - Boston.com Anyways, will you be watching? What sports and athletes in particular? Share! __________________

08-08-2008, 03:40 PM
matious Music Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,532	Denmark is gonna take it all this year

08-08-2008, 04:01 PM
jackhammer and he goes like one too Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 6,917	I always watch the athletics especially the Javelin, High Jump and all the running disciplines. We usually do quite well in the men's relays. I will keep up online. __________________ My music collection.cough cough enjoy. Ha Ha charade you are. My dvd collection.

08-08-2008, 10:50 PM
LesPaul43 Bring da Ruckus Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: British Columbia Posts: 4,056	I feel so bad for the athletes who have to compete in the polution. I probably won't watch all that much, I really only watch basketball in the summer, hockey in the winter. I'll watch some baseball this year and probably some of the sprints as well. __________________ Life's not a bitch life is a beautiful woman You only call her a bitch because she won't let you get that pussy Maybe she didn't feel y'all shared any similar interests When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold

08-09-2008, 12:28 PM
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08-09-2008, 11:05 PM
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