Opening Ceremony- NBC Broadcast

[my little pony]

did meredith just sing?

[Matryeshka]

LOL! I could never stand the sound of our anthem. I've always found it so clunky and unmusical. I wish we used America the Beautiful as our anthem. The UK , German, Russian etc. anthems always made me a bit envious at the Olympics since they sounded so melodious yet powerful.

I looooove our National Anthem. It's hopeful, strong, and powerful. America the Beautiful is anemic and dull and would not inspire nearly as many gold medals.

I want to wear lighted lampshades out on the town in Britain under giant jumprope arch thingies in perfect peace sign formation.

[london_calling]

Okay, please move on ceremony.

[PrincessLeppard]

There had better be some Def Leppard, Judas Priest and Whitesnake in this here musical number.

[numbers123]

Queen!

[my little pony]

i dont think frankie and june were necessary

[Southpaw]

The only thing that can save this thing now is the slam poet

[skipaway]

I looooove our National Anthem. It's hopeful, strong, and powerful. America the Beautiful is anemic and dull and would not inspire nearly as many gold medals.

I want to wear lighted lampshades out on the town in Britain under giant jumprope arch thingies in perfect peace sign formation.

So with you on that! ( the anthem comment, not the lampshades )

[london_calling]

The only thing that can save this thing now is the slam poet

[numbers123]

yes mlp, merdith did sing along with the stones. If we miss out on the 80's to watch this stupid ford commercial

[PrincessLeppard]

The only thing that can save this thing now is the slam poet

With a spoken word interpretation of Pour Some Sugar on Me

[TalentedButHumble]

tbh a lot of the production's been a bit too bombastic and busy and cluttered-looking for my taste.

[Southpaw]

Gawd I miss the 80s

[london_calling]

Love how the TV commentators had to try and explain this storyline.

[rfisher]

I don't think I care if Frankie and June hook up. We've got a storm on the way. It should come now so if I lose satellite signal it'll be back for the cauldron lighting.

[my little pony]

oh this is that firestarter they were talking about in the other thread, i kept thinking what does that drew barrymore movie have to do with anything

[Theatregirl1122]

I miss middle earth. I agree this would be better without the Frankie and June Story line.

[london_calling]

Of course, Trainspotting got put in this.

[Matryeshka]

Why couldn't this just be a tribute to the musical British Invasion without the love story?

I do not understand the song choices. No Duran Duran?

[my little pony]

i should have worn my frankie say relax t shirt, i wasnt prepared