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Post by oh yvonne on Jul 26, 2024 18:50:33 GMT
So far it's been really fun to watch!
The city looks so beautiful and the perfomances have been pretty top notch. <erm, okay maybe not top notch, some of that special effects are kind of...er... But hey, I give them credit!>
I especially loved that heavy metal number.
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Post by oh yvonne on Jul 26, 2024 18:52:38 GMT
But the Minions? WHYYYYYYYY
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Post by lisaknits on Jul 26, 2024 18:57:56 GMT
I'm watching! I wish it weren't raining, but I'm enjoying the performances mixed in with the boat parade of nations.
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Post by dawnnikol on Jul 26, 2024 19:05:06 GMT
We're lovin' it.
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Post by hopemax on Jul 26, 2024 19:14:54 GMT
We were just in Paris for the first time in December, so it’s fun watching the torch travel through all the places we visited. Recognize the backdrop, where all the dignitaries are, etc.
It was raining like this when we’re at the Trocadero / Eiffel Tower.
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Post by wellway on Jul 26, 2024 19:15:19 GMT
Yes, we're watching. Very creative and a great backdrop. It's a terrible shame about the rain.
The river seems to have calmed down, the early boats were creating a big swell and we imagined any athletes with sea sickness thinking they could handle a river were probably regretting the trip.
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Post by wellway on Jul 26, 2024 19:16:08 GMT
Mongolia has the best outfits, fabulous.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jul 26, 2024 19:18:37 GMT
Have to wait for the family and watch the recording. We're super Olympic nerds so will watch more tv in the next two weeks than probably the rest of year combined.
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Post by oh yvonne on Jul 26, 2024 19:20:57 GMT
I'm annoyed that those fountains are obstructing the camera view of some of the boats.
And okay a French rapper!
Speaking of rappers, Snoop seems to be having a good time, but Kelly Clarkson needs to stop with the girly squeeing at everything. It's very Drewy and cringe.
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Post by oh yvonne on Jul 26, 2024 19:24:21 GMT
oh, and this bridge of Drag Queens...<chef's kiss>
but omg it's POURING.
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Post by needmysanity on Jul 26, 2024 19:24:23 GMT
This has to be my favorite opening ceremony. It's different - I love the athletes being on boats! I also love having Peyton and Snoop on there. The rain is very unfortunate but the performers are still killing it.
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Post by wellway on Jul 26, 2024 19:26:54 GMT
I read once that Snoop is like the gamer who has finished the main game and is now doing all the side quests. You never know where he is going to turn up, having a great time.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Jul 26, 2024 19:28:34 GMT
I'm annoyed that those fountains are obstructing the camera view of some of the boats. And okay a French rapper! Speaking of rappers, Snoop seems to be having a good time, but Kelly Clarkson needs to stop with the girly squeeing at everything. It's very Drewy and cringe. Is Kelly Clarkson co-hosting with Peyton Manning? I am so confused, what the hell do either of them really have to do with the Olympics?  |
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Post by dawnnikol on Jul 26, 2024 19:29:34 GMT
But the Minions? WHYYYYYYYY I'm sure Universal paid a ton for it to try to help promote their latest movie. I had to go see it last Friday with the kids... I will not be re-watching. |
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Post by oh yvonne on Jul 26, 2024 19:34:50 GMT
I'm annoyed that those fountains are obstructing the camera view of some of the boats. And okay a French rapper! Speaking of rappers, Snoop seems to be having a good time, but Kelly Clarkson needs to stop with the girly squeeing at everything. It's very Drewy and cringe. Is Kelly Clarkson co-hosting with Peyton Manning? I am so confused, what the hell do either of them really have to do with the Olympics? yeah, I'm not sure why she's there. I mean, I like her and all but maybe she's considered a host because she has a talk show? IDK. She seems to be an odd pick though. Peyton at least he's a sports commentator and an athlete so HE makes sense to me. Snoop, well, damn he's in a category all his own, we let him do what he wants  |
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Post by hopemax on Jul 26, 2024 19:35:11 GMT
I'm annoyed that those fountains are obstructing the camera view of some of the boats. And okay a French rapper! Speaking of rappers, Snoop seems to be having a good time, but Kelly Clarkson needs to stop with the girly squeeing at everything. It's very Drewy and cringe. I will gladly take Kelly’s reactions over the cringe comments and jokes Savannah and Hoda were making. Kelly’s reaction is at least genuine excitement to be there. |
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Post by wellway on Jul 26, 2024 19:35:14 GMT
It's getting dark quite quickly, an assuming we are going to have a great fireworks show...
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Post by Country Ham on Jul 26, 2024 19:36:38 GMT
ENjoying most of it.. disppointed in the coverage of the parade itself. I want to see EVERY country. They skipped Canada as far as I can tell.. or I blinked. Made a big deal of the neighbors to the south, and nothing for the north. So they are interviewing athletes during the parade and we can't enjoy the whole thing. And snoop dog???
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Post by caangel on Jul 26, 2024 19:38:40 GMT
ENjoying most of it.. disppointed in the coverage of the parade itself. I want to see EVERY country. They skipped Canada as far as I can tell.. or I blinked. Made a big deal of the neighbors to the south, and nothing for the north. So they are interviewing athletes during the parade and we can't enjoy the whole thing. And snoop dog??? We saw Canada but yes it was quick, they did acknowledge them. |
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Post by wellway on Jul 26, 2024 19:40:35 GMT
Country Ham, we definitely saw Canada. There was a big contingent. (BBC coverage)
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Post by librarylady on Jul 26, 2024 19:48:37 GMT
But the Minions? WHYYYYYYYY We wondered also. Apparently the artwork was done in France (Paris?) |
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Post by wellway on Jul 26, 2024 19:51:36 GMT
That USA boat looks like a safety concern!
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Post by wellway on Jul 26, 2024 19:52:46 GMT
The surfers have a great location, Tahiti.
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Post by librarylady on Jul 26, 2024 19:58:07 GMT
What was/is your interpretation of the very early moments of the parade? The scene where a female and 2 males were in the library, gave each other flirting looks, then left and went into a room, shut the door and seemed to indicate they wanted privacy. This was when they were supposed to be telling the story of France's history. Was this indicating a menage a trois? Probably not, but what??
In the very beginning, I could not figure out what the heck was being represented and apparently our NBC hosts didn't know either. It would have helped if they could have let the viewers know.
It sure got dark fast!
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Post by katlady on Jul 26, 2024 20:03:01 GMT
I only started watching less than an hour ago. The boats were on countries that started with “P”. I always get a little teary eyed when I see the US contingent. But the Minions? WHYYYYYYYY I read that they were created by a French animation company. |
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Post by mom on Jul 26, 2024 20:05:50 GMT
I am watching while I clean out my closet. It's been fun to watch!
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Post by quiltz on Jul 26, 2024 20:07:32 GMT
They skipped Canada as far as I can tell.. or I blinked. Great coverage on CBC. The hosts actually know stuff and are very informative. |
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Post by oh yvonne on Jul 26, 2024 20:08:54 GMT
What was/is your interpretation of the very early moments of the parade? The scene where a female and 2 males were in the library, gave each other flirting looks, then left and went into a room, shut the door and seemed to indicate they wanted privacy. This was when they were supposed to be telling the story of France's history. Was this indicating a menage a trois? Probably not, but what?? In the very beginning, I could not figure out what the heck was being represented and apparently our NBC hosts didn't know either. It would have helped if they could have let the viewers know. It sure got dark fast! I took that they were kicking us out of their 'room' so they could have a menage a trois, lol. DD and I went 'okay now!'. It was definitely the romance/sexy side of France. I was a little bummed they didn't feature more of the Louve. But the Cathedral portion was epic, I loved how the featured the restoration in a artistic way. Oh, and that opera singer who sang the French national anthem took my breath away. |
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Post by librarylady on Jul 26, 2024 20:13:02 GMT
@oh yvonne
OK, perhaps it WAS menage a trois--but rather surprising that we are celebrating that.
This world is changing!
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Post by oh yvonne on Jul 26, 2024 20:13:57 GMT
okay Tito, get me a tissue.
Imagine. Wow.
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