JMarkSnow2012 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 BTW, I did not, at any time, feel that I was seriously missing out by not having commentary ! Still can't beat Salt Lake & Vancouver (which for me come in as #1 and a close #2) for Winter OCs. This should be #3. (I fear PyongChang will be dreadful.) I think I'm going to ahve to disagree slightly there- Sochi had the beauty of Vancouver with the bonus of a tremendous pace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 so, looking back now., after some time to reflect.. what would you say was my best joke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony E Loves Architecture Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 My first Olympic Games on GamesBids. I am happy I spent it with all of you, Thankyou for the experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Ooh! BBC now showing Lego highlights from past Winter Olympics ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony E Loves Architecture Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Ooh! BBC now showing Lego highlights from past Winter Olympics ! I know. It's quite funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 My first Olympic Games on GamesBids. I am happy I spent it with all of you, Thankyou for the experience! Our first experience with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord David Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 A good Opening Ceremony, but not the greatest. The little girl seemed rather pointless in her "journey" it could have potentially been a time machine approach. They could have had the little girl go through "time" to the Medieval period, then go to the War and Peace part, the Soviet Times. The modern era should have been separate from the Soviet bit and should have represented the fall of Communism.I rather thought the Dove/Peace part was rather dull and didn't get the message across, compared to previous representations in the Olympics. Russia has been in it's fair share of wars, there could have been representations of Medieval battles, the Napoleonic Wars, World War 1, the Great Patriotic War and possibly even the Afghanistan War in the 80's, only to have the "soldiers" lay down their arms in a proper representation of a dove. The arrival of the Olympic Flag should have really gone from the point of the cauldron, rather than that short L shape they ended up doing. Have the flag bearers march in a straight line, towards the podium, only then making a sharp left. The cauldron lighting was anti-climactic. They should have attempted to some sort of lighting within the stadium which heads towards the cauldron outside. All in all, good but not great. 7/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony E Loves Architecture Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 We're not nearly as happy. I get it. Nevermind. Sorry if it wasn't good with me around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tower Bridge Fox Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I loved Parts of that especially the ballet.And nice to have a caldron outside the stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Coast Lions Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Thomas Bach will be the most interesting and outstanding IOC President ever if he does the full 12 years from 2013 - 2025 imagine where the Olympics Movement be by 2025 it is going to be very interesting Presidency of Thomas Bach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Was really expecting something more elaborate and really over-the-top. Like the Kazan show was in many ways, more over-the-top than this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofan Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 You said it, so it makes you garbage. I'm going to be pleasant to you. If your not to me, then just don't post about me. Tony, you suck at comebacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony E Loves Architecture Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Tony, you suck at comebacks. Why do I wanna fall to his level, and come out with silly nasty remarks? I'm trying to be pleasant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 well this thread is ruined, and for once it wasn't by baron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony E Loves Architecture Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 well this thread is ruined, and for once it wasn't by baron. it's not. I'm ignoring any negative comments now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofan Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 well this thread is ruined, and for once it wasn't by baron. I would even argue that the forum is ruined at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I rather thought the Dove/Peace part was rather dull and didn't get the message across, compared to previous representations in the Olympics. Aah; that's a shame. I thought it was really lovely (and a fine display of pirouetting skill too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyroKinesis Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 well this thread is ruined, and for once it wasn't by baron. It was ruined the moment Tony found this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Universal Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I get it. Nevermind. Sorry if it wasn't good with me around. Don't worry, you spoke honestly and without any malice. Don't be put off by the troll behaviour of the minority Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord David Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Was really expecting something more elaborate and really over-the-top. Like the Kazan show was in many ways, more over-the-top than this one. Me too. How about the Soviet segment where people in the stands are force to hold LCD tablets/iPads which mimic the graphic displays of Moscow 1980 and Commie graphic displays in general. Or what about the 2 final torch bearers being raised by performers on an Olympic rings platform? Where they are "marched" outside the stadium to either light the cauldron, or better yet give the platform carriers walk all the way up to the cauldron! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 the ring not opening was only part of the fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citius Altius Fortius Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I liked the OC - it was a show for Russia and I think there were segments, which were really stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLishere Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Except for a few moments (notably, the entrance of the Russian delegation), the crowd felt rather subdued to me. Oddly quiet during the countdown. Perhaps it's the way the stadium is arranged, maybe the audio or camera angles, but the audience seemed distant from the action. Loved the ballet segment and visual design in general. Athlete parade was interesting, with the projected atlas. Not sure how I feel about the mascots skating around for a few minutes. Same with the floating constellations at the end. They kept blinking in and out for quite a while. Not sure it turned out as it should have. On TV, it felt like a Christmas house lights show. Also, where was the retrospective of all the Winter Games since 1924 ? Did I miss it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiroamorim Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Dispite the olympic rings, I love the OC. My question is where the theme song? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Also, where was the retrospective of all the Winter Games since 1924 ? Did I miss it ? oh, hey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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