2012 London Olympics

[eyedomainous]

With the Olympic Games coming up this month, some pre-game publicity struck me as just a bit odd.

1). The official Olympic Theme song video was released on the 4th of July. Its sounds a bit Queenish... which kinda makes sense, and I do like the guitar wales. But the 4th.?. Really? The day the U.S. celebrates its independence from the Crown. A bit odd.

But no biggy, though the London organizers shoulda waited a day if only not to bury a news worthy release on a holiday. Maybe they don't like the song? The title "Survival" is also odd, IMO, for the Olympics.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66molzUEkWI"]Survival[/ame]

2). BP, the company responsible for the worst oil spill in U.S. history, just a year ago, is listed as a "Sustainability Partner". Odd. When did oil become a sustainable product?

I get that BP, aka British Petroleum, is a logical sponsor for the London Olympics... but trying to use the Olympic platform as a springboard to greenwash BP will likely backfire, and tarnish the games in the process.

Also, on the domain "cyber-squatting" front: The Olympic website: london2012.com. The BP website: bplondon2012.com
I doubt a domainer could get away with that.

 

[lennco]

So far I am an hour into it here in Calif and I have to say I am not too impressed with the opening ceremonies, to much film being used, dancing is just ok and most of the music is prerecorded and its just samples of hit songs.
I hope it gets better.

 

[JB Lions]

Eh, it was kinda boring. Too many commercials, announcers were bad, NBC showing Seacrest instead of the tribute they did, NBC not showing it live, while other places get it. They're getting hammered for it now. But looking forward to the actual competition.

Here's the tribute they didn't show, put Ryan Seacrest on instead - http://deadspin.com/5929778/heres-t...-terrorism-victims-nbc-doesnt-want-you-to-see

 

[lennco]

It made me sick to see our USA athletes march out in Chinese uniforms, and to make matters worse they looked more French then American.

Ralph Lauren should be ashamed.
He bitched that he couldnt get American clothing made in time. Well Ralph you could have went to the Gap and pick up this iconic Red, White and Blue American outfit,

I say this should be our Olympic uniform for 2016

 

[GILSAN]

Looks like the lack of enthusiasm for the London Olympics are not an exclusive to Namepros.

What the hell is wrong with the Brits?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...--tickets-sent-foreign-VIPs-black-market.html

 

[Adrian98]

A brief update about London Olympics 2012, India managed to secure a Bronze medal in half rifle aim !

 

[Deem Host]

I was waiting for Olympics 2012 very eagerly and now olympics have started i am watching every games every moment and i love olympics.

 

[GILSAN]

The games have ended with a spectacular closing ceremony, that was even better than Beijing in my opinion.

Brazil had 2 dramatic losses in team events. Yesterday they lost to Mexico in the soccer final and today they lost to Russia in the volleyball final after being 2-0 up and having a set + game point on the 3rd set, they choked and allowed Russia to beat them 3-2

The basketball final was won without surprise by the US team, though Spain were a worthy opponent.

Just a shame that this thread was ignored. It shows that the present Namepros community is just not the same as before :zzz:

 

[Sabre]

Went to see the athletics on Saturday night - was incredible.

Loved the opening ceremony - was quintessentially British. It was far more witty and intelligent than previous opening ceremonies.

 

[eyedomainous]

I began the thread with high hopes of participating -more than I have, but was unable to 'get away' from the biz to enjoy the games much.

Like any community, in tough times there's less time for 'games'. NamePros, and this thread, reflects that reality.

I enjoyed what was posted, thank those who contributed... and all who gave us a look.

The games have ended with a spectacular closing ceremony, that was even better than Beijing in my opinion.

Just a shame that this thread was ignored. It shows that the present Namepros community is just not the same as before :zzz:

 

[GILSAN]

When the Beijing Olympics were over people were saying that it was a hard act to follow, but the Brits showed the world it could be done. Now the Brazilians will also have a hard act to follow.

Thanks London and the Brits for a memorable games. :sold: Looking forward to Rio. Time to start practicing my Samba moves.