Rob2012 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Scotland looking sexy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Not sure about Wales' suits though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Confetti entrance just like in 2012. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, Rob. said: Not sure about Wales' suits though England's are kind-of dull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 So i guess this is why Boris skipped the opening ceremony..... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Cheeky use of Bowie for the home team parade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) Yep ikarus, that's what I was referring to here.... 33 minutes ago, Rob. said: Ah, Hugo Boss. Oooh, was that a bit off script?! Edited July 28, 2022 by Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 First time the new Commonwealth Games Federation flag/symbol is hoisted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Armed forces flag-raisers, 2012 style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Very anticlimatic entrance of the Queen's Baton if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Definitely not shying away from political statements at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Just now, Ikarus360 said: Very anticlimatic entrance of the Queen's Baton if you ask me. Really? When did you last see people rolling around on the track during a baton/flame lap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Just now, JMarkSnow2012 said: Really? When did you last see people rolling around on the track during a baton/flame lap? ... or getting carried on a shield ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 I went to the store, did i miss anything since the CWG flag made its entrance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Just now, Bear said: I went to the store, did i miss anything since the CWG flag made its entrance? Just some weird stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 minute ago, JMarkSnow2012 said: Just some weird stuff any specifics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Bear said: any specifics? The group of runners following the Baton did all sorts of odd manoeuvres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 The Bull looks even better at night! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Some of Duran Duran have aged better than others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Good job, Birmingham. A bit too weird ceremony but very well done nonetheless. First ceremony which truly feels pre-2020 now. We've reached a point every other sport event ceremony easily steamrolls the Olympic ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Bringing the whole cast back as backing dancers for the band is effective; gives a sense of scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Pretty decent fireworks too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 And now the fireworks reach the city landmarks. Always liked when they did this in other ceremonies such as Melbourne 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 6 minutes ago, Ikarus360 said: First ceremony which truly feels pre-2020 now. Yes, definitely back to the days without fear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guilga Posted July 28, 2022 Report Share Posted July 28, 2022 Heh, that was really fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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