Olympian2004 Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 1 minute ago, AustralianFan said: Yes, we were hauling suitcases up and down multiple of flights on the Paris Metro and so I couldn’t imagine how it must be for disabled persons. Rome Metro Station iin Paris was the one we used most as was closest to hotel I've run out of likes for today, but thank you for this insight! Really puzzling, I didn't even notice that when I last visited Paris in 2017. I guess that should remind us how privileged we are that we have no mobility issues and can use both our arms and hands. Quote
Olympian2004 Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 Breakdancing to the strains of a Charles Aznavour chanson. I guess he would have really liked that. Oh, how I miss him. Quote
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 Would I be right in thinking that the guy with the turntables is doing precisely nothing useful? Quote
Olympian2004 Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 Just now, JMarkSnow2012 said: Would I be right in thinking that the guy with the turntables is doing precisely nothing useful? Compared to those dancers, he is doing comparably few movements, yes. Quote
Bear Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 okay here we go finally this time for real (hopefully) Quote
Olympian2004 Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 Thomas Jolly really didn't like the idea of letting athletes carry the Olympic and Paralympic flags, did he? Instead, he chose to let them all run with the torch and not even let their names be announced (apart from those of the "lighters" of the Paralympic cauldron). But whatever... Quote
yoshi Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 Time for La La Land! I wonder who'll be tonight's Tom Cruise... Quote
Olympian2004 Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 And now you get your handover, @Bear. Quote
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 There's something about the simple act of waving a flag ... Quote
AustralianFan Posted September 8 Author Report Posted September 8 13 minutes ago, Cyriln said: I guess there's still some raindrops, but not much. Thankyou Quote
FYI Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 Quote I wonder who'll be tonight's Tom Cruise.. Ugh, hope not. It should be a disabled Hollywood actor this time, to make it more appropriate. Quote
FYI Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 Ugh, why is it the Brits can never say Los Ange-LESS appropriately. Quote
Ikarus360 Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 Simple but nice rendition of the US anthem. Quote
Olympian2004 Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 Shame on that guy in the VIP stands who checked his phone during the US anthem. But that was a wonderful performance by Ali Stroker. Such a lovely person as well. 1 Quote
FYI Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 Quote Simple but nice rendition of the US anthem. Certainly better & much more appropriate than that "her" performance of it at the Olympic closing, that's for sure. Quote
Olympian2004 Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 I must say that I really enjoy this ceremony so far. Even the Los Angeles video is nicer and more stirring than the one during the Olympic closing ceremony. Quote
JMarkSnow2012 Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 Oh yeah. LA has "California Dreamin' "- that's an instant advantage. Quote
AustralianFan Posted September 8 Author Report Posted September 8 A truly beautiful performance of Star Spangled Banner Quote
Olympian2004 Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 But now it is far too obvious that the "beach concert" is pre-recorded. I doubt that the sun is setting currently in LA. Quote
Ikarus360 Posted September 8 Report Posted September 8 Its kinda sad LA'28 didn't bother doing a live show which people could enjoy in the stadium. While the prerecorded videos are okay, this gives strong vibes of Covid era ceremonies for some reason. Quote
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