What a load of grouchers you are !
I admit to watching the whole 4 hours of it and was absolutely magnificent, the lighting of the torch was the ultimate finale and very emotional.
You cannot but admire the enthusiasm of the Chinese population to welcome the world to their city. Ok.. know they have been sheltered against any political ramifications, but the costumes, fireworks and technical images were 5-star.
I am not sure that it is all necessary though, seems a little exorbitant sometimes, and very competitive between the host cities. I am sure we will make a decent contribution in 2012 with not so much military precision of thousands of bodies (15,000), which was a little over the top at times. Felt proud of Sarah Brightman .. lovely performance.
Eric .. you can watch your ice hockey every year, this is only 16 days, every four years of the world's best athletes..
