Sir Rols
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And now the climate segment. 1 million MAGA’s are now typing “Woke” into their phones -
Hmmmmm. I’ve got lots of thoughts on that, but Probsbly worth a thread of its own later where I can make a more thoughtful comment
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Volunteers montage
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I’m still a teeny bit resentful over that
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Heeeeeeeere’s Kirsty! Where’s AF?
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This part is giving me Paris space wasp vibes… ugh!
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Yeah, where’s Rigoletto got to?
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Not yet - got your stopwatch ready?
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Dancing nuns???
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I’m usually surrounded by it between my partner and mia migliore amica (best lady friend Italiana), so I’m getting a kick out of it.
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I’m guessing Turandot, so maybe we’ll get Nessum Dorma again
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Okay, here they come. Time to make breakfast
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I was wondering earlier if they’re being left for the athletes. But now I’m also wondering if the athletes (apart from the flagbearers) are coming at all.
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Funny, I hated Volare in the opening because it was such a slow, mournful version. But I didn’t mind the subdued anthem version. Oh well, different tastes.
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And now flame coming in in a Murano glass lantern
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Flame journey montage
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So, are the flag bearers the only athletes who will be attending:
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Lovely rendition of the anthem
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Absolutely wonderful opening act. Just that part has already surpassed Paris’ entire closing ceremony (sorry Paris, I still suffer PTSD from that)
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And now we’re outside. Jeez, hard to think if a more stunning location
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Traviata!
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Well, as an Opera fan, I’m enjoying so far
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Finally
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Is this thing going to start already…? Oh, a lovely amphitheater in blue
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Milano Cortina 2026
Sir Rols replied to AustralianFan's topic in Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games
I haven’t seen much about how Italians embraced the game, but this article seems to dictate that, yes, they caught the Olympic glow: How Italians fell in love with their Winter Olympics after gaffes turned into gold
