2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing

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08-24-2008, 05:53 AM
Roto13

I thought that was awesome when I first saw it. :P I was like "I know this song! Take THAT, sports people!"
08-24-2008, 06:03 AM
Big D

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Originally Posted by Yaridovich

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Originally Posted by Roto13

One year, I saw a team swimming to Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec from Final Fantasy VIII. That was awesome. xD

Here ya go! ;)

It acutally starts about 2 minutes in. I think they won bronze.

Ah, thanks for the link! I've been looking for that for ages, and couldn't find it on YouTube before.

I see they were using not just Liberi Fatali but also the orchestrated version of Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec from the album of the same name... interesting. That'd suggest their choice of music was influenced by someone who actually knew FFVIII and its music, rather than someone who found Liberi Fatali at random.
08-24-2008, 09:53 AM
Kirobaito

Wonderful story with the US men's volleyball team.

Hugh McCutcheon's father-in-law gets murdered there in Beijing, and the team comes together to win gold.

Also wonderful to see the basketball team play together to restore them to their proper place on top.
08-24-2008, 03:54 PM
Roto13

That story isn't wonderful at all. :P That's actually completely terrible.
08-24-2008, 05:38 PM
Yar

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Originally Posted by Roto13

That story isn't wonderful at all. :P That's actually completely terrible.

Yeah, I'd have to agree. Winning a gold medal doesn't come close to healing a wound like a murdered father. :-/
08-24-2008, 05:40 PM
Psychotic

I rather liked Britain's 8-minute display. I don't think you can sum up Britain any better than Boris Johnson, access for wheelchair users and rain.
08-24-2008, 08:18 PM
charliepanayi

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Originally Posted by Psychotic

I rather liked Britain's 8-minute display. I don't think you can sum up Britain any better than Boris Johnson, access for wheelchair users and rain.

Leona Lewis and Boris Johnson helping to represent London - oh dear :(

Still, Olympics in my hometown, can't wait.
08-24-2008, 09:42 PM
Nifleheim7

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Originally Posted by Yaridovich

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Originally Posted by Roto13

One year, I saw a team swimming to Fithos Lusec Wecos Vinosec from Final Fantasy VIII. That was awesome. xD

Here ya go! ;)

It acutally starts about 2 minutes in. I think they won bronze.

That's why i love these forums!How many FF fans would know that?!!:D
08-24-2008, 10:30 PM
Yar

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Originally Posted by charliepanayi

Leona Lewis and Boris Johnson helping to represent London - oh dear :(

Still, Olympics in my hometown, can't wait.

:nonono: No. I'm boycotting the London Games! Do you know how Britain treats its citizens? It isn't exactly humane. :nonono:
08-24-2008, 10:32 PM
Psychotic

Yup, look at me. I'm living proof of what can happen to the British people.
08-24-2008, 10:35 PM
Zeldy

I think the London games will be boss, I'm hoping I'll be able to drive down and watch myself as I'll be.. 20? :jess:

I'd probably just watch the marathon though, as it's FREE.
08-24-2008, 11:10 PM
Quindiana Jones

China won, eh? Interesting. :shifty:
08-25-2008, 12:01 AM
Yar

Woohoo! It's closing ceremonies time! Now China can get back to beating its citizens.
08-25-2008, 02:58 AM
Goldenboko

As beautiful as this ceremony has been. I feel like I have to be on LSD to truly appreciate them.
08-25-2008, 03:00 AM
Yar

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Originally Posted by Goldenboko

As beautiful as this ceremony has been. I feel like I have to be on LSD to truly appreciate them.

NO! I just told that to PG! Get your own jokes! :gobo:

I liked watching the fireworks. I just wish that the announcers would stop telling what China has and hasn't invented.
08-25-2008, 03:09 AM
Zeldy

I watched most of the olympics on BBC HD ;D ;D
08-25-2008, 03:12 AM
Goldenboko

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Originally Posted by Yaridovich

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Originally Posted by Goldenboko

As beautiful as this ceremony has been. I feel like I have to be on LSD to truly appreciate them.

NO! I just told that to PG! Get your own jokes! :gobo:

I liked watching the fireworks. I just wish that the announcers would stop telling what China has and hasn't invented.

stfu I said that the moment it started :gobo:

Look at those Chinese breath! Good thing they invented air!
08-25-2008, 04:49 AM
Formalhaut

The Marathons and triathlons are the best events IMHO

Im looking forward for the London Olympics, I live in Bournemouth so its only a few hours drive their.
08-25-2008, 04:53 AM
Yar

This is why slo-mo was invented.
08-25-2008, 05:35 AM
Miriel

Watching the Closing Ceremonies now... not as good as the Opening for sure.

Oh and button up your jacket Boris Johnson, you look messy!
08-25-2008, 05:37 AM
Psychotic

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Originally Posted by Miriel

Oh and button up your jacket Boris Johnson, you look messy!

That is exactly what I thought.

Although to be honest, I am very surprised that was the most embarassing thing he did.
08-25-2008, 05:41 AM
Miriel

Oh my god, the Leona Lewis performance. xDDD

Edit: Ahahaha, and out pops David Beckham. Of course. :p
08-25-2008, 05:42 AM
Big D

For a public official, Johnson does a fine job of looking half drunk all the time. I thought he was going to fumble the flag a few times...
08-25-2008, 07:26 AM
Miriel

God damn, China knows how to put on a show. That bit with the people performing on that tower was insane.

Lol @ London following China's tremendous show with some flying planes and a bit of colored smoke. :p
08-25-2008, 07:42 AM
Yar

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Originally Posted by Miriel

Lol @ London following China's tremendous show with some flying planes and a bit of colored smoke. :p

Yeah. :p Why did they make a French flag in the air? :p
08-25-2008, 02:59 PM
scrumpleberry

London.

Why.
08-25-2008, 03:34 PM
charliepanayi

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Originally Posted by scrumpleberry

London.

Why.

Because the IOC picked it? :confused: - what's your exact question? :D

It'll be great hopefully anyway, the two sporting events I want to go and see during my lifetime are the Olympics and the World Cup. So this will cover 50% of that wish.
08-25-2008, 03:44 PM
Psychotic

I find it amusing how China's serious business is being followed by one of the few countries in the world that doesn't take itself seriously at all.
08-25-2008, 05:14 PM
scrumpleberry

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Originally Posted by Psychotic

I find it amusing how China's serious business is being followed by one of the few countries in the world that doesn't take itself seriously at all.

I agree. I did think it was a bit ott stage schoolish though. So maybe LONDON WHY was a little dramatic but something about the style just put me off. Still, I really hope we make it good fun.

edit: just as a note, our logo is the very definition of craptacular.
08-25-2008, 05:20 PM
Yar

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Originally Posted by scrumpleberry

just as a note, our logo is the very definition of craptacular.

Wasn't there a big ordeal that the logo causes seizures? :rolleyes2
08-25-2008, 08:21 PM
charliepanayi

The logo for London 2012 is pretty terrible, why couldn't have we come up with something like the one they had for Barcelona 1992, that was a great logo.
08-30-2008, 12:35 AM
Cloudane

Hehe the logo is shocking. It just says everything about how tacky and committee-designed our Olympics will be.

The logo:
http://www.cloudane.com/stuff/london2012.gif

It's Lisa Simpson erm... erm... "playing" with Vivi :eek:

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