sebastien1214 Posted August 11, 2024 Report Posted August 11, 2024 Oh by the way, I just noticed: but we didn't have an appearance from Joe Biden. So that ends a beginning of tradition where each leader appeared during the handover? - Milan-Cortina 26: the presidents of the two regions - Paris 24: Macron - Beijing 22: Xi Jinping - Tokyo 20/21: Abe Quote
Red Centaur Posted August 11, 2024 Author Report Posted August 11, 2024 LA was everything California everything USA: action movie, celebrities, beach culture, original local culture. I really liked it. My only small comment would be it went on a little too long and would have preferred a medley. It was PURE LA USA. Well done LA. Quote
ejaycat Posted August 11, 2024 Report Posted August 11, 2024 I was disappointed with the Los Angeles handover too. I hated the fake palm trees too, they weren't even the right kind. Who was that set designer? And it was obvious to me that it was in Belmont Shore, too. Did any SoCal people notice that too? 11 minutes ago, sebastien1214 said: Oh by the way, I just noticed: but we didn't have an appearance from Joe Biden. So that ends a beginning of tradition where each leader appeared during the handover? - Milan-Cortina 26: the presidents of the two regions - Paris 24: Macron - Beijing 22: Xi Jinping - Tokyo 20/21: Abe Would have required too much security detail, you know how it is with American presidents. And Joe Biden is too old to be jetting around to have him fly to Paris just for the closing ceremony and then have to jet back to DC... that would be elder abuse. Quote
FYI Posted August 11, 2024 Report Posted August 11, 2024 8 minutes ago, sebastien1214 said: Oh by the way, I just noticed: but we didn't have an appearance from Joe Biden. So that ends a beginning of tradition where each leader appeared during the handover? - Milan-Cortina 26: the presidents of the two regions - Paris 24: Macron - Beijing 22: Xi Jinping - Tokyo 20/21: Abe Well, for starters. President Biden has other things on his mind right now that are more important than even the Olympics. In addition, the difference between those other world leaders, in particular Abe & Macron, Tokyo 2020 & Paris 2024 were really "their babies". From the very beginning, Paris 2024 was owned by Macron. Same with Abe with Tokyo 2020 (even though he wasn't there at the end of it). Abe was in Buenos Aires in 2013 when the 2020 vote took place. So he was also very well-invested in it. Quote
sebastien1214 Posted August 11, 2024 Report Posted August 11, 2024 2 minutes ago, ejaycat said: Would have required too much security detail, you know how it is with American presidents. And Joe Biden is too old to be jetting around to have him fly to Paris just for the closing ceremony and then have to jet back to DC... that would be elder abuse. For Xi Jinping, from memory, it was just 10 seconds where he said welcome to the world in his office. And Macron's appearance was in Paris itself, not in Tokyo. 2 minutes ago, FYI said: Well, for starters. President Biden has other things on his mind right now that are more important than even the Olympics. In addition, the difference between those other world leaders, in particular Abe & Macron, Tokyo 2020 & Paris 2024 were really "their babies". From the very beginning, Paris 2024 was owned by Macron. Same with Abe with Tokyo 2020 (even though he wasn't there at the end of it). Abe was in Buenos Aires in 2013 when the 2020 vote took place. So he was also very well-invested in it. That's a good point. That said, since Joe Biden is no longer a candidate, he may have fewer concerns (like, he doesn't have a campaign to run). Afterwards, I say "Biden", but it could have been the governor of California, I just wanted to say that there was no appearance of a political person during the handover (and I'm not complaining at all on the contrary) Quote
FYI Posted August 11, 2024 Report Posted August 11, 2024 5 minutes ago, sebastien1214 said: That's a good point. That said, since Joe Biden is no longer a candidate, he may have fewer concerns (like, he doesn't have a campaign to run). Afterwards, I say "Biden", but it could have been the governor of California, I just wanted to say that there was no appearance of a political person during the handover (and I'm not complaining at all on the contrary) Wasn't mayor Bass of L.A. there, though? She was suppose to be there from what I read. Didn't she except the Olympic flag from Paris? Another thing to consider, in the U.S. it's not the federal gov't who really funds the Games (other than for security). So that's probably why you won't see a U.S. president at a handover. The Governor could be a different story, but Gavin Newsom is prob busy as well, considering all what's going on right now with the election here. Quote
Sir Rols Posted August 11, 2024 Report Posted August 11, 2024 (edited) 52 minutes ago, FYI said: Didn't that start in Tokyo with the Paris handover, of showing scenes on TV for the next host city, because of Covid (even though the Trocadero was packed)? Sydney’s at Atlanta had a cutaway to people on the harbour. And Sochi’s at Vancouver had cutaways to ballet in Russia, I seem to remember. 52 minutes ago, sebastien1214 said: So, we can't be disappointed. I rather liked the first few minutes despite Tom Cruise, less the concert. But that's because I'm not a big fan of this kind of very American shows anyway. I still preferred the Paris handover to the LA one, because I think that the Paris one had that little extra soul that LA was perhaps lacking. I agree. Paris’ at Tokyo really amped the anticipation for me. I thought it was wonderful - the only one I go back to rewatc often. LA’s was okay. The only thing that raised the tone from the rest of the ceremony. A couple of songs on a beach though didn’t heighten my excitement. Edited August 11, 2024 by Sir Rols Quote
illustrado Posted August 12, 2024 Report Posted August 12, 2024 Here my verdict of the hand over -HER was absolutely phenomenal. she sang the hell out of it but i don't know if it the dubbing took over because of the ear issue. The guitars are used thoughtfully. -mr scientology was a great. That stunt was actually surprising. Above the queen parachuting and below lady gaga jumping at the superbowl. -hollyw0o0o0d was cringe. Don't do it in 2028 -The Olympic flag travelling to the beach is cute. But need more scenes and personality. - the beach scene was too much of a let down. 1) it's 'live via satellite' i think this kind of Handover cheapens the ceremonies. 2) i did hope the cut away to some beach scenes than just focusing on the bands. It felt too long for my taste with no interesting visual. With the exception of snoop who had a dancer. Overall 5/10 serviceable but you'll forget it in a year. Quote
Bear Posted August 12, 2024 Report Posted August 12, 2024 will release my verdict once i re-watch it during the NBC primetime airing. Quote
FYI Posted August 12, 2024 Report Posted August 12, 2024 I already did,& the handover was still blah. Actually, I'd say it was even worse the second time around. Nothing inspirational about it at all. And the beach music show was mediocre at best. Quote
rio2016man Posted August 12, 2024 Report Posted August 12, 2024 The Tom Cruise entrance was quite amazing Quote
MisterSG1 Posted August 12, 2024 Report Posted August 12, 2024 HER was phenomenal? Give me a break, have someone who actually loves America sing it. I can’t take anyone seriously who sings a song called “I Can’t Breathe”. Quote
Bear Posted August 12, 2024 Report Posted August 12, 2024 1 hour ago, FYI said: her who lol thats her artist name 😭 H.E.R. 1 hour ago, MisterSG1 said: HER was phenomenal? Give me a break, have someone who actually loves America sing it. I can’t take anyone seriously who sings a song called “I Can’t Breathe”. girl i just know a CANADIAN ain't talking about "someone who actually loves America" Quote
FYI Posted August 12, 2024 Report Posted August 12, 2024 1 minute ago, Bear said: thats her artist name 😭 H.E.R. Yes, I know that. You took my comment "a little too seriously". I was being facetious. Quote
Bear Posted August 12, 2024 Report Posted August 12, 2024 Just now, FYI said: Yes, I know that. You took my comment "a little too seriously". I was being facetious. touche haha Quote
Bear Posted August 12, 2024 Report Posted August 12, 2024 okay i rewatched the handover - National Anthem H.E.R. was stunning, I loved her rendition of the anthem. Plus, very American with the electric guitar and stuff. Totally fitting with the "im not patriotic except for when the olympics happen" fun trend ive been seeing online. Tom Cruise Stunt Really cool too, even if it is Tom Cruise. Really nice seeing him being engaged with the athletes / volunteers (at one point stopping to take the selfie with one of them). Journey of the Flag to LA Pretty good video as well, really brings out the Hollywood factor that was promised. The song used when Tom jumps off the plane was so good too, and I love the shot showing DTLA in the distance. Also - Olympic rings on the Hollywood Sign? yes pls that would be so cool. Journey of the Flag across LA Love seeing various landmarks being shown with the athletes relay. Having "ordinary" people join behind them was also a nice touch. I think in a way it shows to the international audience that LA is more than just Hollywood - it's an actual city with normal people living in it Beach Party RHCP - good music, not many comments here. Billie Eilish - i do not listen to her, but I found her performance to be pretty good Snoop Dogg - don't particularly care for him, but he is Snoop after all. The final song with Dr. Dre was top tier though, I absolutely loved it from the Super Bowl halftime show and I love it here too. Handover as a whole Pretty good imo. It's definitely west coast vibes, and I feel almost satisfied with what I was expecting. I don't think I'd change many things. Though I will comment on the beach party segment: Now, taking the entire party segment as a whole into consideration, I do find it pretty cool. However I think a more lively audience would have helped. Maybe if it happened in the Stade de France it would have been much better? I know the stadium isn't exactly a beach, but I think the trade-off with having an actual full audience would have made it worth it. Plus, at least the audience at the stadium wouldn't be forced to look at a small (from their perspective) screen for like 15 minutes straight. Not many other comments for now, if I think of any I'll put them here. 1 Quote
antiperspirant Posted August 12, 2024 Report Posted August 12, 2024 5 hours ago, ejaycat said: And it was obvious to me that it was in Belmont Shore, too. I forgot if it was Snoop, but one of the artists said "Hello Long Beach!" or something gahaha I cackled. I know very few people who wear being from Long Beach as a badge of honor Quote
antiperspirant Posted August 12, 2024 Report Posted August 12, 2024 6 hours ago, FYI said: Well, for starters. President Biden has other things on his mind right now that are more important than even the Olympics. In addition, the difference between those other world leaders, in particular Abe & Macron, Tokyo 2020 & Paris 2024 were really "their babies". From the very beginning, Paris 2024 was owned by Macron. Same with Abe with Tokyo 2020 (even though he wasn't there at the end of it). Abe was in Buenos Aires in 2013 when the 2020 vote took place. So he was also very well-invested in it. Also with Xi, I feel like his job desc includes being a nationalism figurehead so part of promoting nationalism would include making an appearance. I think with Biden making way for another candidate, he doesn't hold quite as much political significance to make such gestures. 2 hours ago, MisterSG1 said: HER was phenomenal? Give me a break, have someone who actually loves America sing it. I can’t take anyone seriously who sings a song called “I Can’t Breathe”. This is such a social experiment. I thought Canadians were supposed to hate America? This is American nationalism I did not expect to see Quote
antiperspirant Posted August 12, 2024 Report Posted August 12, 2024 What the fork was that handover. They just abandoned all those people in Stade de France and had a mediocre little party in Long Beach? Please! Isn't the closing ceremony supposed to be about celebrating the achievements of the athletes? Why would you just put them on do not disturb while you do your own thing thousands of miles away. Like I get it, it's supposed to show that the Olympic spirit is arrived and alive/kicking in LA, but you could at least have a little more activity in the stadium instead of awkwardly have them watch other people party ?? in the dark ??? huh ???? Was the experience supposed to recreate watching a Hollywood movie in a theater for them????? Quote
FYI Posted August 12, 2024 Report Posted August 12, 2024 10 minutes ago, antiperspirant said: What the fork was that handover. They just abandoned all those people in Stade de France and had a mediocre little party in Long Beach? Please! awkwardly have them watch other people party ?? in the dark ??? huh ???? Was the experience supposed to recreate watching a Hollywood movie in a theater for them????? Quote
FYI Posted August 12, 2024 Report Posted August 12, 2024 That's also the worry over L.A.'s 2028 dual-stadium OC proposal. Quote
FYI Posted August 12, 2024 Report Posted August 12, 2024 OMG, I'm watching on NBC right now on it's three-peat, & gawd, it's so BAD! It just gets worse each time you watch it! Quote
Red Centaur Posted August 12, 2024 Author Report Posted August 12, 2024 The LA handover was pure celebrity culture. This is American culture!! There is no where else on the planet that handover could be from. I felt quite emotional to see the Olympic flag back in the coliseum. Quote
FYI Posted August 12, 2024 Report Posted August 12, 2024 Well, someone needs to tell Casey Wasserman that it's 'American culture' then. Especially when he said, while talking to Mike Tirico earlier, that "L.A. is the 'cultural capital' of the world". Quote
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