msp2032 0 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I think the IOC should re-name the Opening/ Closing Ceremonies. I understand there are the traditional protocol element(Athletes Parade,opening speeches,lighting of the cauldro etc) But times have changed!! The ceremonies don't seem completely ceremony esq at all!! It really seems more like 3-5 hour concert/ party(a extended Super Bowl Half Time show!!) Don't want to lose the spectators and tv audiences with all protocol!! The term "opening/closing festival or party would be better. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Quaker2001 1263 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I think the IOC should re-name the Opening/ Closing Ceremonies. I understand there are the traditional protocol element(Athletes Parade,opening speeches,lighting of the cauldro etc) But times have changed!! The ceremonies don't seem completely ceremony esq at all!! It really seems more like 3-5 hour concert/ party(a extended Super Bowl Half Time show!!) Don't want to lose the spectators and tv audiences with all protocol!! The term "opening/closing festival or party would be better. So do you want to change the content or just the name? I highly doubt the name is what will or won't compel someone to watch. It's still a ceremony, especially the Opening. Maybe the Closing is a little more of a party/festival, but 'Ceremony' still seems appropriate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lord David 225 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 It looked like an Opening Ceremony to me. And there wasn't any sort of concert. Perhaps that will be for the Closing Ceremony. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Durban Sandshark 155 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Things get more informal at the Closing Ceremony with more for celebration and festival of a good performance. You can thank John Wing for that with all the athletes coming in as one. Opening Ceremonies are more of an apex for many people, casual and hardcore Olympic fans alike. Highly doubt things will change just with the name. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zekekelso 794 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 They should what the did with the Oscars, and outsource all the dull stuff to a separate ceremony nobody has to watch. Any speech other that the "I declare open" part? Get rid of it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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