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Old 02-13-2010, 03:23 AM   #1091
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Originally Posted by Hemi-Cuda View Post
i was watching the NBC broadcast and the announcers said that they didn't raise the cauldron in rehearsal. they didn't have to use the torch bearers for the sake of secrecy, but for the grand finale of the show that you've spend 6 years planning for, you should practice it a little bit
K, well I talked to a guy who was at rehersal and they had stand ins in place of the torch bearers and they rehearsed EVERYTHING.

The truth probably lies somewhere in the middle, but I have a hard time believing they didn't test out the equipment prior to the ceremony.

Crap happens.
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