Official Paris Olympics Thread

[Aloe Vera]

Wow! Heavy metal. This is so cool! This is definitely a one of a kind opening ceremony.

[curbsideprophet]

Yes, I see that now. I just assumed they would not air it now and would only air it tonight, lol. Thanks everyone.

[gretchenindisguise]

This is a really fun opening ceremony show. This "Liberty" section with a transition from Les Mis to Heavy Metal mixed with Opera is amazing.

[zelda25]

I shall forever miss the Bob Costas recaps here Velar Fricative

[gretchenindisguise]

Jul 26, 2024 13:18:48 GMT -5 zelda25 said:

I shall forever miss the Bob Costas recaps here Velar Fricative

His poor eyeball. I wonder if it every fully recovered.

[zelda25]

Jul 26, 2024 13:19:10 GMT -5 gretchenindisguise said:

Jul 26, 2024 13:18:48 GMT -5 zelda25 said:

I shall forever miss the Bob Costas recaps here Velar Fricative

His poor eyeball. I wonder if it every fully recovered.

Wasn't it BOTH eyes?! LOL

[neverfstop]

The opening ceremony is amazing- the scope and scale of the show is mind blowing and i"m only on letter C of the alphapet!

[kdubs923]

I signed up for Peacock. I need to write a note somewhere to remember to cancel it when the games are over.

This opening is so good! There's so much going on, I can't really describe it beyond 'cool' or 'unique'.

[mrsslocombe]

The camera work in this section is appalling. I’m assuming the rain is messing up their plan.

[TR]

It's so cute when marching bands dance a little. I love it so much.

[mrsslocombe]

The one thing I don’t love about the boats is you don’t get as good a look at the outfits, even outside of the ponchos.

[neverfstop]

did we miss Australia? I love all the storytelling, history/art, city tours included.

I think the camera work, angles, dances, and everything are amazing....

the rain is a bummer- i feel bad for everybody doing their best

[redheadbaker]

Minions?

[heat40]

It’s a bit chaotic, but i like it!

[neverfstop]

My kids loved the minions & also the "gremlin" person running throughout the city

[basilosaurus]

Jul 26, 2024 13:53:15 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

Minions?

Yeah. What tf was that?

[dontlook]

Jul 26, 2024 14:00:02 GMT -5 basilosaurus said:

Jul 26, 2024 13:53:15 GMT -5 redheadbaker said:

Minions?

Yeah. What tf was that?

Advertising lol

[mrsukyankee]

I'm seeing it a bit later, but it was wild to see the rebuilding of the Notre Dame as I was there when it burned (we were on a bus tour and could see the flames - I definitely cried at that).

So many gorgeous things happening during this opening ceremony - so French, so unique!

[purplepenguin7]

Jul 26, 2024 13:41:42 GMT -5 neverfstop said:

did we miss Australia? I love all the storytelling, history/art, city tours included.

I think the camera work, angles, dances, and everything are amazing....

the rain is a bummer- i feel bad for everybody doing their best

Australia is 3rd to last as the host of the 2032 games.  The parade ends with Australia (2032), USA (2028), and France (2024 hosts).

[wise_rita]

Jul 26, 2024 13:23:18 GMT -5 mrsslocombe said:

The camera work in this section is appalling. I’m assuming the rain is messing up their plan.

OMG yessss!

Flyover with heart trails? Nah, here's a threesome instead.

[basilosaurus]

Jul 26, 2024 14:11:52 GMT -5 purplepenguin7 said:

Jul 26, 2024 13:41:42 GMT -5 neverfstop said:

did we miss Australia? I love all the storytelling, history/art, city tours included.

I think the camera work, angles, dances, and everything are amazing....

the rain is a bummer- i feel bad for everybody doing their best

Australia is 3rd to last as the host of the 2032 games.  The parade ends with Australia (2032), USA (2028), and France (2024 hosts).

Thank you for this information. I thought I'd missed it which was really surprising since I'm watching on Australian tv.

I'm loving the breaking, bmx, skateboard cuts. 

I found this explanation for minions. "While the “Despicable Me” franchise may be produced by Universal’s U.S. animation powerhouse Illumination, at the helm has been French filmmaker Pierre-Louis Padang Coffin, who co-directed four films and provided most of the iconic voices. In honor of this — and perhaps Illumination’s French tax rebate — an extended specially made Minions animation was shown in which they attempted various sports in a submarine (with predictably disastrous results)."

The pianist was beautiful. The first tune sounded Debussey, but not something I'm familiar with so I'm unsure. The second was definitely Erik Satie

[minzy]

Loved the rendition of Imagine. Chills.

[wise_rita]

Is it normal for this to go many, many hours?

I'm feeling overstimulated. 😂

[neverfstop]

it def. feels too long.... yes, i keep thinkig it's almost the climax or end but NOPE! lol

[redheadbaker]

Jul 26, 2024 14:07:45 GMT -5 dontlook said:

Jul 26, 2024 14:00:02 GMT -5 basilosaurus said:

Yeah. What tf was that?

Advertising lol

basilosaurus apparently the animation studio is headquartered in Paris. 

[TR]

Ok, I was on a work meeting so I had it on mute, but what was the metal horse "running" on the water thing? That was so cool looking!

[pixy0stix]

Y'all... it's still going? I was going to watch tonight, but I think this is too long for my attention span.

[UMaineTeach]

Jul 26, 2024 15:29:56 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Y'all... it's still going? I was going to watch tonight, but I think this is too long for my attention span.

We’re at the dignitary speeches. It must be almost over.

[wise_rita]

My cable has blocked off 4 hours total. Still 45 minutes to go!

Halp.

[dontlook]

Jul 26, 2024 15:29:56 GMT -5 pixy0stix said:

Y'all... it's still going? I was going to watch tonight, but I think this is too long for my attention span.

It was pretty interesting but when it wasn’t it was perfect background noise to scroll on my phone lol.