Olympic Fan Darcy Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Just now, Olympian2004 said: I must say as well that the Ode to Joy is some great music especially for the closing ceremony parade. Even if I still think that Beethoven is currently twirling in his grave because they are pretending to be a harmony-loving regime with his music... We love living in denial. China isn’t committing genocide! They’re just hosting an Olympic Games. Putin who was at the opening ceremony isn’t planning something sinister with Ukrsine. Let’s just pretend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorchbearerSydney Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Q: What a waste of time: the atletes where on the stage and newly go to their seats Was a nice idea, but it is like herding cats now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munichfan Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Just now, Olympian2004 said: I must say as well that the Ode to Joy is some great music especially for the closing ceremony parade. Even if I still think that Beethoven is currently twirling in his grave because they are pretending to be a harmony-loving regime with his music... Oh, well, he was working for the undemocratic regime of one of the most censoring imperialistic empires of his time, after all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Tatsh said: What a waste of time: the atletes where on the stage and newly go to their seats That is actually very common for Olympic Winter Games ceremonies. Due to the lower number of athletes, it is easier to seat them all and leave the infield empty for the performances there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympic Fan Darcy Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Olympian2004 said: It is rather spooky and macabre, if you ask me. A few days from now, we might not be in the mood to laugh about it anymore. I say hilarious to take away from the severity of the situation. It’s crazy, I love the Olympics but the whole situation is cooked. Xi telling Putin to wait to invade til the Olympics are over and everyone is home, it’s so obvious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zigzag Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 I'm still confused with the music, Modern China? You mean classical Europe musics? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoshi Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Presidential binoculars lol - and it sounds like John Hunt is getting slightly fed up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, munichfan said: Oh, well, he was working for the undemocratic regime of one of the most censoring imperialistic empires of his time, after all. I didn't know that, to be honest. But I hope that he still had other intentions than the empire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 6 minutes ago, Olympic Fan Darcy said: There’s something hilarious seeing Russia, Ukraine, China all there on the stadium floor like Russia isn’t on the verge of invading the Ukraine and causing chaos. It's the new Winter Olympic tradition: peace between Russia & Ukraine until just after the Closing Ceremony 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australian Kiwi Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 2 minutes ago, zigzag said: I'm still confused with the music, Modern China? You mean classical Europe musics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Seriously? Apparently I've already used up my quota of reaction emojis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Yes, I have the same problem. A bit silly, but okay... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Considering how much these Games were hampered by strong wind, it is funny how there seems not the slightest bit of wind in the stadium and they have to use the ventilators to keep the flags flying... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 All the medallists cheerfully putting their masks back on for a group-hug photo ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Just now, Olympian2004 said: Considering how much these Games were hampered by strong wind, it is funny how there seems not the slightest bit of wind in the stadium and they have to use the ventilators to keep the flags flying... The Bird's Nest does have A Lot of walls & roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacholympic Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Hello guys!!! Entering to the discussion... 9.40 Chilean time. The ceremony seems a bit boring up to here, the introduction too short! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacholympic Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 I thought they were le panels again in the public but they are red lanterns, remind me a bit the segment "Furusato" of Nagano 1998 closing ceremony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 For this magnificent piece alone instead of the national anthem they should keep Russia partially banned. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Just woke up and started to watch it. And I see an almost full podium of Russians wearin the russian flag in their arms. Nice "ban", Bach.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacholympic Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Shame on Russia to hear Tchaikovsky instead of their anthem... A master piece used as "punishment" Oh, those Russians!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 "I Can Sing A Rainbow"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munichfan Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 They should have used "Moskau" by Dschingis Khan as their anthem replacement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian2004 Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 I don't know whether they do that song a favour by displaying its tacky lyrics on the screen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munichfan Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Oh, they can't refrain from that stuff, can they? Volunteer from Hong Kong among those currently on stage apparently... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorchbearerSydney Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 THis is weird- the IOC is premiering the Tokyo Closing Ceremony on You tube ....NOW. What bizarre timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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