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Old 27-01-2012, 19:18   #18
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Re: Olympic farrago

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Originally Posted by Eric View Post
I don't think anyone does it well, least of all our moronic neighbours, which is surprising as they have had lots of practice. For the ultimate in tacky, watch the half-time show at the Super Bowl. But it seems as if each Olympics has to achieve a lower standard at twice the expense. Maybe the organizers get all their ideas from Wrestlemania.

One could also blame the krauts and their Aryan Expo '36.
The French actually do it well. As was seen at the World Cup.

But they're brilliant at pulling off 'all show, and no substance'.

It's how they are.

French women look very chic, but drenching yourself in eau de toilette, is no excuse for only giving your pits and your tuppence, a quick wipe over with the flannel once a month.
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