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lidlicker | 21:35 Fri 27th Jul 2012 | Film, Media & TV
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I thought English was our language !!! why make announcements in French first ?
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Here we go again, French is the official language of the Olympics.
21:36 Fri 27th Jul 2012
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If you have a look at any of the other umpteen threads about the opening ceremoney you'll see that French is the official language of the Olympics.
21:37 Fri 27th Jul 2012
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it is because the founder of the modern games was french.
21:38 Fri 27th Jul 2012
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French is accepted as the 'official' Olympic language.
21:38 Fri 27th Jul 2012
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The founder was Pierrre baron de Coubertin, or something like that!
21:39 Fri 27th Jul 2012
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However what about Wenlock?
21:42 Fri 27th Jul 2012
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You all have much more knowledge than me. I should have done my research before spouting off ! sorry.
21:44 Fri 27th Jul 2012
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no apology necessary.

ask a question - and it is answered.
21:45 Fri 27th Jul 2012
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You will know for Rio.
21:48 Fri 27th Jul 2012
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Now that may well be one big party!
21:49 Fri 27th Jul 2012

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