Opening Ceremonies Thread

[Flamesoholic]

Originally Posted by Eastern Girl

Seriously? I thought there was too much French during the opening ceremonies to be honest. It just seems like they are never going to be happy with their representation. But then again, I hate the French....

Yup, big surprise though right? This kind of complaining really pisses me off.

Here's another report on it.

http://vancouver2010.sympatico.ca/Ho...abc&date=False

[tripin_billie]

Um, just so people know, there is no canonical arrangement of O Canada. How it was meant to be sung? Doesn't exist. And really, if you don't like the arrangement, ragging on the singer is not the smartest way to express it, as the singer has little to no control over the song in a production such as this. This is completely controlled by the production team.

So, all those internet tough guys wanting to force a 16 to sing "properly," blow it out your asses.

[old-fart]

Originally Posted by chid

^ Well our history has aboriginal peoples, nature, wheat fields, whales, maple leaves, music, dance, poetry and art. How would you describe Canada to someone else?

Also, don't a LOT of the athletes train in Canada already anyways? I know many NZ athletes do.

You forgot the two most important parts:

Coca-cola bear
Freak fiddlers on meth

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Eastern Girl

Seriously? I thought there was too much French during the opening ceremonies to be honest. It just seems like they are never going to be happy with their representation. But then again, I hate the French....

French is the official language of the Olympics.

[Resolute 14]

I always get a kick out of Quebec politicians whining about the fact that non-french regions of Canada don't give a rats ass about their second rate language when they support the legislated discrimination of English and English speaking people in their own province.

Those who live in glass houses...

[Eastern Girl]

Originally Posted by troutman

French is the official language of the Olympics.

It's one of them.

Either way...

Originally Posted by Eastern Girl

Seriously? I thought there was too much French during the opening ceremonies to be honest. It just seems like they are never going to be happy with their representation. But then again, I hate the French....

The games could be 99% French and they would complain about that 1% not showing enough respect for the French language and culture.

[tripin_billie]

Musical director, Dave Pierce wins 2010 Emmy for Opening Ceremonies!!!!!!!