2008 Beijing Olympics Thread

[Gummer12 134]

Alrighty...since China is 12 hours behind...and everything is going to be tape delayed... is there anywhere that's streaming live coverage online?

[kilner 0]

Surely its 12 hours infront of you?

[Gummer12 134]

yeah, same difference

[D3nZ 0]

I woke up and Canada was like 2 delegations away so I was pretty happy. The lighting of the torch was amazing, how the hell can Vancouver come up with something even comparable to that?

[JR Boucicaut 3802]

Don't spoil.

[Goonsquad 209]

.... how the hell can Vancouver come up with something even comparable to that?

Something like they did with the closing of the Montreal forum... That was classy how they passed the torch..

[Stampeder 2]

I woke up and Canada was like 2 delegations away so I was pretty happy. The lighting of the torch was amazing, how the hell can Vancouver come up with something even comparable to that?

Crosby will snipe the torch with a flaming puck from 300 feet away.

[Hooah4 12]

I woke up and Canada was like 2 delegations away so I was pretty happy. The lighting of the torch was amazing, how the hell can Vancouver come up with something even comparable to that?

Crosby will snipe the torch with a flaming puck from 300 feet away.

Betttman isn't on the IOC...yet.

[mik3 1]

I'm really only interested in Phelps, Tyson Gay, and the basketball team this year.

[Spreedizzle 1]

It was tough hearing about the injuries and otherwise for BOTH of the Hamm brothers this year, and their inabilities to compete in their final olympics. :(

[mxihockey 0]

I'm exited to watch USA basketball the "Redeem team"

[kilner 0]

HAHA, just found out that someone i know's little sister is there (Becky Downie, gymnastics).

Small world...

[lampliter87 8]

English, I assume?

[JR Boucicaut 3802]

Wow. That was amazing. The whole thing.

[Drewhunz 3]

It was tough hearing about the injuries and otherwise for BOTH of the Hamm brothers this year, and their inabilities to compete in their final olympics. :(

I'm just hoping this doesn't hamper their Ninja Warrior abilities.

[SuperMan3 1]

The opening event is probably the best thing about the summer Olympics, how can you guys watch people run around in circles?

[mxihockey 0]

I'm confused now.. What we see on T.V actually happened hours ago?

[JR Boucicaut 3802]

Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.

[kilner 0]

English, I assume?

Yep

[Spreedizzle 1]

Ceremonies were incredible. $300 million was put into the production of it alone....and it showed.

[pantherfan 0]

I feel sorry for the people that have to follow that up in 2012...

[kilner 0]

Ceremonies were incredible. $300 million was put into the production of it alone....and it showed.

300 mil is not justified for an opening ceremony.

The olympics is a sports event, not a fireworks competiton.

[RadioGaGa 162]

I'm confused now.. What we see on T.V actually happened hours ago?

So, if you plan on watching on TV in the eveneing...stay away from the Radio (Sports Talk specifically)...or you're gonna find out results.

I think CBC has more live coverage than the US Networks...

[lampliter87 8]

I love living in the US and getting CBC...

[JR Boucicaut 3802]

Ceremonies were incredible. $300 million was put into the production of it alone....and it showed.

We'll make it up for them in two weeks Stimulate that economy, y'all.