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Old 08-25-2008, 05:10 PM   #11
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People actually watch the opening and closing ceremonies?
Billions of people, actually.
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Old 08-25-2008, 05:11 PM   #12
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People actually watch the opening and closing ceremonies?
So you're one of those who checks himself out of humanity?
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Old 08-25-2008, 05:32 PM   #13
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So you're one of those who checks himself out of humanity?
No, he's just one of those that finds it somewhat boring. I kept flipping back and forth to other shows. I remember the athletes coming in, flipped away. Came back and I saw the bus and a bunch of dancers, then the bus opened up, then flipped away. Came back and Rogge was speaking, flipped away. Came back and there was something I thought was the leaning tower of Pisa, but wasn't, flipped away. Came back and there were some fireworks, so I figured it was over. I probably got the order wrong. I checked myself out of humanity off and on.
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I didn't watch it. Instead I watched a movie about a bunch of kids getting killed, on UtahDan's recommendation.
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Old 08-25-2008, 05:44 PM   #15
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What? The "Hey, here's some random famous British people" bit didn't get you pumped for London 2012? Beckham was there. BECKHAM.

As an aside, can Beckham talk? I don't believe I've ever seen/heard him speak. He's always just sort of there smiling stupidly.
He sounds like Harry Potter.
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No, he's just one of those that finds it somewhat boring. I kept flipping back and forth to other shows. I remember the athletes coming in, flipped away. Came back and I saw the bus and a bunch of dancers, then the bus opened up, then flipped away. Came back and Rogge was speaking, flipped away. Came back and there was something I thought was the leaning tower of Pisa, but wasn't, flipped away. Came back and there were some fireworks, so I figured it was over. I probably got the order wrong. I checked myself out of humanity off and on.
Sounds like you need a DVR, my friend. I cant watch TV anymore without a fast-forward button.
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Sounds like you need a DVR, my friend. I cant watch TV anymore without a fast-forward button.
I need more time in the day to do such things. There are a few things I record and do exactly as you suggest, but not many lately. One problem is that it is attached to the TV the kids use most of the time, so my access is limited.

I was glued to the TV all week until we were left with diving and rythmic gymnastics. At least they brought us all down easy. What do I do this week?
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/oth...ish-pride.html

Great article. I watched the closing ceremony for about 10 seconds, and I was thinking "what the hell is this bus doing?"

The London Olympics is guaranteed to be an embarrassment to Western Civilization.
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The London Olympics is guaranteed to be an embarrassment to Western Civilization.
I agree. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if this didn't herald the end of the British Empire itself.
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/oth...ish-pride.html

Great article. I watched the closing ceremony for about 10 seconds, and I was thinking "what the hell is this bus doing?"

The London Olympics is guaranteed to be an embarrassment to Western Civilization.
Nice article. We in America need to start using the word "naff."
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