A couple quick thoughts... after watching the CBC's replay version of the opening ceremonies.
Thumbs down on the French women's outfit. The Polish ladies' dress was nice, just not so on some huge must be weight lifter lady. And what was with the Swede's sort of Japanese look, complete with fans ??
The Chinese are big on the 8/8/8 business, down tot he 2008 drummers, tai chi-ers, But I loved the drums... and the oar/flags ... Did anyone wonder which orphanage the little 9 yr. old girl who sang that song came from ? we are cynical..
And no one really thought that volleyball woman was going to be the torch lighter? right. but it was cool to watch
But right now the Canadian Bob Costas (Ron McClean) is interviewing the parents of a gymnast guy. This interview epitomizes why we love Canada. These folks are from Calgary, sitting there in t-shirts and jeans, not team gear, sponsor gear, not a Maple leaf flag in sight, they are NOT there in China, they look like some kid's parents...totally nervous to be on tv.. Just regular people. Not over the top pushing their kid...
And Ron is calling it 'pollution'. Not mincing words like the NBC folks who spout the party (China, IOC) line
OK, so no spoiler ... they light the caldron at the end. as usual.
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