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[kevzz]

So it is indeed a hoax

http://www.burnham-o...es-22-05-12.php

[The_Torch]

It's wonderful to see so many people on the streets supporting the torch relay.

However, I've been watching the relay off and on over the last couple of days and have been astonished at the stupidity of some members of the public. Some are clearly aware that the relay is being broadcast live on the web, and have jumped out into the path of the runners just for the attention. The Police guarding the torch really have their work cut out for them.

I'm keeping everything crossed that it all goes off without too many problems, but I can't help but feel uneasy.There are too many idiots out there just waiting for an opportunity to ruin such a great event. Not to mention the amount of protest groups and organisations that would gladly love to throw a spanner in the works.

But it's nothing that hasn't been seen before in other Olympic host nations I'm sure.

[SkiFreak]

will.i.am ran with the torch:

[Ripley]

I've just seen the torch running through Bristol. I was astonished how many people lined the streets...there were literally thousands lining the streets all the way through the Eastern suburbs between Bath and the city centre. I thought it would just be me and a few other sad tw@ts but everyone was really up for it. The weather was fantasic as well. It was amazing to see the torch, the whole operation around the relay is really something to see and the security was not oppresive either.