The Olympics Opening Ceremony

[sp1814]

Is it my imagination, or is it quite bloody amazing?

[mrsmaveric]

markrae you are obviously not a fan of the monarchy but what would you rather have a president of the uk???...how much money do presidents generate for their respective countries??...not a lot when you compare it to what the queen generates for the uk...and what about centuries of history?? you cant just wipe that out at the stroke of a pen....LONG LIVE THE QUEEN...[AND ALL HER SUPPORTERS]...LOL

[MarkRae]

But their abysmal cover of Come Together was Danny Boyle's first serious error of judgement tonight...

[sp1814]

Perfect end to this music section would be Bowie rising from the stage to perform 'Let's Dance'.,

[erin-x]

I was just saying the same Mark! My dad just walked out the room! haha!

[MarkRae]

MrsM this is a common argument and a totally nonsensical one, IMO. The biggest tourist attraction in Europe remains the Palais de Versailles - no reine required...

[sp1814]

MarkRae - I agree...it's a bit of a downer.

And who told Alex Turner that he's allowed to dress up like Lennon from '59?

[bibblebub]

someone give Coe the cut signal, please

[bibblebub]

and now... someone give Rogge the cut signal, please

[Prudie]

And now the first bit that's really dire - McCartney ruining Hey Jude

[Coldicote]

I agree with Invisiblelady's early comment. For me the whole thing went on far too long. 2 hours instead of 3+ would have been plenty.

[gness]

Loved it....dark and quirky.

[MoonRocker]

it's not your imagination it was bl00dy amazing!