Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
#1Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 6:40pmI'm looking forward to the opening ceremony at 7:30!
#2Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 7:07pm
The photos look amazing. (I couldn't help seeing them, NYT tweeted them!)
I smirked when I saw the fifth Olympic snowflake didn't open.
#3Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 7:12pm
Haha, something went wrong already I guess. I sure hope the ceremony is better than the accommodations!
Jay, did you watch the figure skating last night?
#4Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 7:18pm
Um, I peeked. I figured they can't be that important if they're on before the official opening, anyway.
What happened to the other thread? If something defamatory was said, why can't the mods just delete that one post instead of the entire thread?
#5Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 7:23pm
#6Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 7:25pm
The figure skating was pretty important in that Plushenko skated. He was way ahead until one of the young Japanese skaters pushed him into second place. It was pretty exciting. Next figure skating is tomorrow.
i asked the thread be deleted Jay.
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#7Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 7:35pm
Friends who were there today reported that the ceremony is wonderful.
The Russian culture is rich in history and beauty - folklore, dance, music - I love being able to celebrate that.
(I shall simply turn my back on the TV when Putin enters).
I love the Opening Ceremony. Emotional, and gets me so excited for the athletes!
#8Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 7:48pm^Yeah, I'll turn my back too. Good idea. Barack Obama, as my head of state, has already represented me by his own boycott, so I think I'll just press ahead with viewing, even if I do feel guilty. Is that bad?
#9Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 7:55pm
I always love the olympics and even this year-as long as our athletes are already in Russia and living their dreams, I want to support them.
BOO PEE-U-TIN!
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#10Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 7:55pmI'm watching to support all the athletes who are living their dream! And to celebrate the Russian culture that stands apart from this hideous regime... The ballet, the music, the art. So much to love about the country and the people. NOT the government.
#11Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 8:07pmMe too. They aired some beautiful shots of the architecture and art at the beginning of the program at 7:30
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#12Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 8:33pmSo far I think it's beautiful.
#13Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 8:33pmLoving it too! I love Russian arts and history. Their National Anthem is one of my favorites- so passionate and powerful. Such a rich history indeed and I love the traditional costumes.
#13Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 8:35pmThe parade of nations already!
#14Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 8:41pmThe projections on the arena floor are beautiful.
#15Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 9:17pmI want to know why the USA always has to put some embarrassing ensembles together for the opening. Who approves of those? They should be fired.
#16Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 9:27pm
yay USA! they look so happy!
The interior of the arena looks so futuristic-like the inside of the ship in ALIENS. Love it!
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#17Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 9:27pm
...actually, I came here to post that, as an entire group, I like the look.
I didn't think i liked the sweater when I saw it shown on it's own. But, as an entire team of over 200 athletes walked in together, wearing them, I actually liked the look...
(Agree Jane - the projections during the parade of athletes are beautiful. Beautiful visuals for this Ceremony!)
#18Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 9:30pmI also think the sea of jackets with the dark blue background and white stars looked fabulous!
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#19Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 9:32pm
I'm loving all the Olympic-themed ads, also! 
Seeing the athletes arrive - with their cameras and their smiles - all hugging eachother and waving their flags - makes me so happy.
#20Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 9:50pm
I like the outfits too.
I wish some of the athletes would stop filming with their phones and iPads - experience it through your eyes, people!
Yay Jamaica.
#21Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 10:00pmI LOVE the look of this set OMG the balloons!
#22Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 10:05pmI love how they've used the whole space of the arena and not just the floor. Makes for some great TV.
#23Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 10:07pmjust. wow.
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#24Olympics thread for those watching and who are interested
Posted: 2/7/14 at 10:11pm
It's SO beautiful.
Glebby would have adored this...
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