Olympics have officially Begun - But... - Page 5

MargaretR · 27-07-2012, 15:30

I always thought he was a bell end

Urban Dictionary: bellend

cashman · 27-07-2012, 15:45

Aint switched telly on today, If i want to watch crap, I'll go to Turf Moor.

susie123 · 27-07-2012, 16:09

I am quite looking forward to watching the opening ceremony tonight to see if it is as naff as it promises to be, with the farm animals and dancing nurses etc.

I think it is time that countries stopped trying to out do each other with these spectaculars costing millions of pounds and went back to what the Games should be all about = sport. We have heard far more about the ceremonies than about the actual games so far.

To many people, sport in all its aspects is a large part of their lives, whether as competitor, coach, spectator or whatever. It gives a focus and purpose and can help folks turn their lives around. It also contributes to the health of he nation's inhabitants and provides employment for many.

As in many other aspects of modern lives, big business and money have become involved, leading to telephone number salaries for footballers and other downsides.

We should not forget however that for what I hope is the majority of participants in these games, this will be the highlight of their lives, whether they win or lose. They will just be happy to have been there.

mobertol · 27-07-2012, 17:27

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

I always thought he was a bell end

Urban Dictionary: bellend

Exactly to what I was alluding but was too delicate to say!

jaysay · 27-07-2012, 17:30

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Originally Posted by mobertol

You obviously didn't look into mine then Jay

I gave over looking in to ladies eyes a while ago, although the mind is still willing the body is completely knackered

jaysay · 27-07-2012, 17:31

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Originally Posted by cashman

Aint switched telly on today, If i want to watch crap, I'll go to Turf Moor.

Like it cashy like it

mobertol · 27-07-2012, 17:32

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Originally Posted by susie123

I am quite looking forward to watching the opening ceremony tonight to see if it is as naff as it promises to be, with the farm animals and dancing nurses etc.

I think it is time that countries stopped trying to out do each other with these spectaculars costing millions of pounds and went back to what the Games should be all about = sport. We have heard far more about the ceremonies than about the actual games so far.

To many people, sport in all its aspects is a large part of their lives, whether as competitor, coach, spectator or whatever. It gives a focus and purpose and can help folks turn their lives around. It also contributes to the health of he nation's inhabitants and provides employment for many.

As in many other aspects of modern lives, big business and money have become involved, leading to telephone number salaries for footballers and other downsides.

We should not forget however that for what I hope is the majority of participants in these games, this will be the highlight of their lives, whether they win or lose. They will just be happy to have been there.

We are all looking forward to seeing it here -just hope it won't be naff as the only Brit present.

I do like fireworks so i hope they are good.

I imagine that for most of the athletes who don't stand a chance in hell of winning, that just taking part is the pinnacle of their career. I enjoy quite a lot of sports and can see the skill in most of them - but to be honest some of the best sports events I've ever watched were when my son was playing football as a little one and was goalkeeper for Scalenghe FC near Turin -great fun and you can't beat cheering someone you know on!

(Hated having to wash the kit and clean the boots though!

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jaysay · 27-07-2012, 17:32

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

I always thought he was a bell end

Urban Dictionary: bellend

Thats not very lady like Margaret

mobertol · 27-07-2012, 17:35

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Originally Posted by jaysay

Thats not very lady like Margaret

That's why I didn't say it and just implied it

MargaretR · 27-07-2012, 17:44

'I didn't get where I am today' by being a lady
....maybe I would be better placed if I had.

but it was fun getting here

susie123 · 27-07-2012, 17:47

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Originally Posted by mobertol

How about a Bell's Up then - Jeremy Hunt having a bit of trouble with his....well the end of his bell!

Must have been a cheap Chinese bell - wouldn't happen with a British one!

jaysay · 27-07-2012, 17:48

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

'I didn't get where I am today' by being a lady
....maybe I would be better placed if I had.

but it was fun getting here

Welcome to the pleasure dome

kestrelx · 27-07-2012, 19:57

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Originally Posted by susie123

I am quite looking forward to watching the opening ceremony tonight to see if it is as naff as it promises to be, with the farm animals and dancing nurses etc.

I think it is time that countries stopped trying to out do each other with these spectaculars costing millions of pounds and went back to what the Games should be all about = sport. We have heard far more about the ceremonies than about the actual games so far.

To many people, sport in all its aspects is a large part of their lives, whether as competitor, coach, spectator or whatever. It gives a focus and purpose and can help folks turn their lives around. It also contributes to the health of he nation's inhabitants and provides employment for many.

As in many other aspects of modern lives, big business and money have become involved, leading to telephone number salaries for footballers and other downsides.

We should not forget however that for what I hope is the majority of participants in these games, this will be the highlight of their lives, whether they win or lose. They will just be happy to have been there.

Why is it so long - 3 hours + also It would have been better if they had it in the afternoon then started the events directly afterwards wouldn't it?

Less · 27-07-2012, 20:03

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Originally Posted by kestrelx

Why is it so long - 3 hours + also It would have been better if they had it in the afternoon then started the events directly afterwards wouldn't it?

Yes it would, or even better do away with this trash, it will only become more & more expensive for each Country wanting to be the host, I don't think that is the meaning at the heart of the Olympic games.

DaveinGermany · 27-07-2012, 20:11

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Originally Posted by Less

I don't think that is the meaning at the heart of the Olympic games.

Exactly, way back in the mists of time it was based around military skills & who could kick whose arse. Standing armies & bloody battles were a bit pricey & costly in bods, so they sort of agreed to sending several of their best arse kickers along every 4 years to do the proverbial kicking & just remind each other who exactly was the Doggies danglies in said kicking.

Now if they reverted back to that sort of performance I might well be interested.