phelps-and-coughlin-will-have-to-miss-opening-ceremony

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Former Member — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:42:31 GMT

How are the trebuchets there? Well-greased? Well, um, I've heard from a friend that's where one would go for such a spectacle.

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Former Member — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:17:48 GMT

They should be carried out while resting comfortably on recliners, fanned by masters swimmers... Lol. It be interesting to know how many other athletes skip out on the ceremony to keep their legs rested. Bob Costas..." Well Malawi does have one swimmer but he's back at his hotel room trying to not to hinder his taper."

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Former Member — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:16:04 GMT

I find the opening ceremonies unwatchable as well. But if they're going to be launching flaming queens, I might have to reconsider! :banana: If flaming queens are entertaining, I would recommend San Francisco or West Hollywood instead of London.

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That Guy — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:35:45 GMT

If flaming queens are entertaining, I would recommend San Francisco or West Hollywood instead of London. How are the trebuchets there? Well-greased?

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Jeff Commings — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:24:51 GMT

But then you'll miss Bob Costas' little facts about every country! My favorite last time was "you might know of Malawi because Madonna adopted a child from there." Yeah, that's right Bob, I only know the countries of the world due to their appearance in pop culture! But he is right, Kirk. Would you have really known anything about Malawi if Madonna hadn't made news about it? Personally, I like learning little factoids about each country during the Opening Ceremony, even if they are mundane. It makes it more watchable.

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knelson — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 09:22:03 GMT

I can't watch the 15 hour blotation of the opening ceremonies. But then you'll miss Bob Costas' little facts about every country! My favorite last time was "you might know of Malawi because Madonna adopted a child from there." Yeah, that's right Bob, I only know the countries of the world due to their appearance in pop culture!

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rxleakem — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 07:52:49 GMT

Organizers are trying to be sure the ceremony does not stretch out for more than 3-3.5 hours: www.stuff.co.nz/.../Time-restrictions-bite-into-opening-ceremony

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Former Member — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 07:12:38 GMT

Well these Opening Ceremonies feature real live sheep, so that spells can't miss television to me...

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Former Member — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 06:20:42 GMT

Well, Phelps and Coughlin are not the only ones. Almost half of Australia's athletes are expected to miss the London Olympic opening ceremony to focus on their preparations (www.smh.com.au/.../ceremony-snub-half-of-australias-team-to-give-opening-night-a-miss-20120726-22rnx.html). Sun Yang is also reported to skip the opening night.

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Former Member — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 05:38:36 GMT

They should be carried out while resting comfortably on recliners, fanned by masters swimmers...

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That Guy — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 03:43:38 GMT

It must have been a liberal arts college. Any college worth its salt has Medieval Siege Engines as a required course. How else will you know the difference between a mangonel, onager, ballista and trebuchet? Footnote: The development of gunpowder and the subsequent inventions of petards and artillery really took the fun out of siege engineering. What's worse than having a piano land on you? If the piano was ON FIRE!!! Rich English Guy and his Trebuchet - YouTube

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smontanaro — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 03:39:27 GMT

Well these Opening Ceremonies feature real live sheep, so that spells can't miss television to me... Especially with that trebuchet in the end zone. :D

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jroddin — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 03:38:34 GMT

Well these Opening Ceremonies feature real live sheep, so that spells can't miss television to me... Now now, careful. You might get Wookie a little riled up at the thought...:afraid:

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orca1946 — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 03:27:12 GMT

This is why I use fast forward .

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knelson — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 03:15:49 GMT

But he is right, Kirk. Would you have really known anything about Malawi if Madonna hadn't made news about it? To be honest I didn't know Madonna had adopted a Malawian child until Costas mentioned it! But I will admit Malawi is not a country you hear a whole lot about. How else will you know the difference between a mangonel, onager, ballista and trebuchet? I remember actually checking out books from the library on medieval armor and weaponry when I was in probably fifth or sixth grade. Being a nerd is hard-wired, I guess!

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Elaine Krugman — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 03:15:41 GMT

It must have been a liberal arts college. Any college worth its salt has Medieval Siege Engines as a required course. How else will you know the difference between a mangonel, onager, ballista and trebuchet? :lmao: Well, my degree was from San Diego State University... :D Thanks, Rob. :bitching: Now I have to look up what the heck a "mangonel", "onager", and "ballista" is. :bolt:

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Rob Copeland — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 03:10:08 GMT

Am I the only college-educated one out here who had to look up the definition of "trebuchets"? :dunno: :help: :whiteflag:It must have been a liberal arts college. Any college worth its salt has Medieval Siege Engines as a required course. How else will you know the difference between a mangonel, onager, ballista and trebuchet? Footnote: The development of gunpowder and the subsequent inventions of petards and artillery really took the fun out of siege engineering. I haven’t heard if Lochte will be in the parade of athletes. I would assume not.

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Elaine Krugman — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 02:55:22 GMT

How are the trebuchets there? Well-greased? Am I the only college-educated one out here who had to look up the definition of "trebuchets"? :dunno: :help: :whiteflag:

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Bobinator — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 11:35:09 GMT

I enjoy watching the torch light up, the rest of it is usually too drawn out for me.

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Former Member — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:34:23 GMT

Can't-take-any-credit-for-it. It-was-a-copy-paste-thing. Anyway, Mark Spitz never had such problems. Kids must be getting soft these days. Thus the invention of the 2 wheeled electric upright thing.

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That Guy — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 09:08:30 GMT

I can't watch the 15 hour blotation of the opening ceremonies. It is a dreadful spectacle of horribleness. Plus, we all know that the Queen is going to be set alight and shot from a trebuchet to light the flame. Who really needs to see that? I find the opening ceremonies unwatchable as well. But if they're going to be launching flaming queens, I might have to reconsider! :banana:

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aquageek — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:18:28 GMT

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That Guy — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:41:21 GMT

Kids must be getting soft these days. Too much jazz music for kids today! I mean, rock and roll. I mean, video games. I mean, the internets.

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That Guy — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:23:59 GMT

typing-like-this-is-actually-pretty-cool-I-thought-it-would-be-lame-but-it-is-growing-on-me