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A clown show and an impudent break from olympic protocol not having bothered with any kind of stadium. Where are they gonna do the javelin?

I could not be more furious.

Fred Sirieux on presenting duties?

Have I taken acid?

I saw some clips and screenshots of the opening ceremony. The last supper acted out by transvestites? Lol

Tedious in the extreme. Shocking for the sake of being shocking. I note, as many others have, Christianity is fair game but they wouldn’t have dared do Islam after Charlie Hebdo.

Beijing 2008 and London 2012 the high points of the opening ceremony, all downhill since.

Nick Witchell on BBC News just now:

….and a real sense that this appalling farce marks the official beginning of the end for humanity.

    mono-stereo Ideally, Millsy will lead the Organising Committee for all future opening ceremonies.

    ‘Live, laugh, love’ slogans everywhere, and Natasha Bedingfield soundtrack would set the right tone.

    ’Tough times don’t last, tough people do.'

    That one’s on me.

      Womens Archery final was to the wire

        Millsy
        Did the say they haven’t lost a final in 40 years.

        Top Tip: GBR women in the rugby 7s, always consider marking the winger at all times.

        Murray’s having a shocker, should have retired before the Olympics.