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RossMAN

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I never watch the opening ceremony.

Reminds me of a boring parade.

We'll probably watch everything but gymnastics and ping pong.
 

Zim Hosein

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Originally posted by: RossMAN
I never watch the opening ceremony.

Reminds me of a boring parade.

We'll probably watch everything but gymnastics and ping pong.

A lot of it is boring IMO, but I've always enjoyed the lighting of the torch :D

18 days to go! :D
 

nCred

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Oct 13, 2003
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hmmm.. is the opening ceremony on friday 13th? doesnt sound good.
 

JayHu

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Is anyone going? Either athlete, medical staff, support staff or spectator?

I screwed up at my chance, so I'm spectating from home.
 

walkur

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I'll be pleasantly surprised if nothing goes wrong.
The way they have had to rush the contruction of various stadiums .... *shiver
 

Ikonomi

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Originally posted by: nCred
hmmm.. is the opening ceremony on friday 13th? doesnt sound good.

Goddamn. lol

I'm looking forward to the games, as always, but man, it seems like Greece has done a crappy job this year. I'm a little worried.

Oh well, go USA! :thumbsup:
 

EvilYoda

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Apr 1, 2001
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So the opening ceremony (with music by DJ Tiesto! :D) is tonight at 8PM? It's gonna be in HD, I assume, right?
 

Zim Hosein

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Well at least the Olympic complex looks complete! :p
 

NakaNaka

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In what order do they introduce the countries? It doesn't seem to have any order.

-Phil
 

EvilYoda

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They're introduced in alphabetical order - the Greek alphabet, this year.

and all you EDM fans, d'you hear a familiar Tiesto track just now? :D
 

desiplaya4life

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Originally posted by: EvilYoda
They're introduced in alphabetical order - the Greek alphabet, this year.

and all you EDM fans, d'you hear a familiar Tiesto track just now? :D

omg i missed it... can we get this track online?