[Yogi]

sandorski wrote:

Two Reasons for why bitching about the French component is Fail

1) Official language of Canada
2) Official Language of the Olympics(English being the other)

Fail

So we invite people into our home and then speak in a language that most of them don't understand. That's real classy!

FYI. I speak & read a bit of French,can understand a French conversation, and usually partake by responding in English. We get by. Usually though, if the majority present speak/understand English, that is the language of conversation!

[Hyack]

In my opinion the opening ceremonies were not outstanding, but I would say they were fairly good. The national anthem was, to put it bluntly, butchered, sing it like it was written, never mind the personal additions or interpretations. As for the official flame cauldron, it looks like something a child would put together with a mechano set, never mind that it is supposed to look like the twigs of a cottage bonfire.

[Brenda]

It was all translated on a big screen. There was even a deaf-translator. Jesus Christ, its ok you are against the games, I was. But its inevitable, and I refuse to bash the efforts ALL people have made, including John Furlong and his team.

That you don't speak both official languages of your country is not on the IOC, but on the Canadian education system, that obviously failed on you.


If you can't beat them, join them.

[Yogi]

Brenda wrote:

It was all translated on a big screen. There was even a deaf-translator. Jesus Christ, its ok you are against the games, I was. But its inevitable, and I refuse to bash the efforts ALL people have made, including John Furlong and his team.

That you don't speak both official languages of your country is not on the IOC, but on the Canadian education system, that obviously failed on you.


If you can't beat them, join them.

Are you being dense on purpose B?

The French segments ARE NOT AN ISSUE WITH ME PERSONALLY! I felt/feel that it was purely ignorant and rude to 'our guests'!

[Brenda]

Did we all speak Chinese? NOPE. Did we bitch? NOPE!
English is not sacred.

[Regina]

Overall I was disappointed in the ceremony. Obviously didn't go on without a hitch and had too much content that I didn't think belonged. Although the girl who sang O'Canada had a beautiful voice, I did not like her version in the least. It seriously lacked any life until the fiddles came out.........and I'm not a fiddle fan at best. Never thought I'd say this.............but they should have hired someone from Hollywood to run that gig.

[Yogi]

Regina wrote:

Overall I was disappointed in the ceremony. Obviously didn't go on without a hitch and had too much content that I didn't think belonged. Although the girl who sang O'Canada had a beautiful voice, I did not like her version in the least. It seriously lacked any life until the fiddles came out.........and I'm not a fiddle fan at best. Never thought I'd say this.............but they should have hired someone from Hollywood to run that gig.

I think Canada is going to come out of this looking like a 'skinny little 14 yr old white boy 'gangsta wannabe'. Hope I'm wrong!

[Brenda]

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[sandorski]

Yogi wrote:

sandorski wrote:

Two Reasons for why bitching about the French component is Fail

1) Official language of Canada
2) Official Language of the Olympics(English being the other)

Fail

So we invite people into our home and then speak in a language that most of them don't understand. That's real classy!

FYI. I speak & read a bit of French,can understand a French conversation, and usually partake by responding in English. We get by. Usually though, if the majority present speak/understand English, that is the language of conversation!

Read what I posted. In China, Japan, S Korea, US, yadda yadda ya. French spoken in each and everyone of those Olympic Games.

[ManifestDestiny]

I liked it but, What was up with the white trash guy tapdancing with a cheap leather jacket and a kilt? That was reallly wierd!!!!

[Canadaka]

Scape wrote:

Even the Chiefs showing up late for their own show didn't really adversely effect the overall performance but you have to admit the whales were cool and the bear was neat.

Actualy the reason the chiefs were late was because they were held up my the protestors outside the stadium. But they should have still been there much earlier like most people were.

[Mr_Canada]

My favourite part was the whole Celtic bit (I seriously love that crap for some reason) and the Canada rant bit which actually seemed slightly awkward and ended HORRIBLY. Like, play a song or something..

The only part I had any real issue with was simply the 4th pillar. Of all things to go wrong.

[Cangal]

Opening ceremonies showcased some wonderful, awe-inspiring moments. I wasn't impressed with our National Anthem, although Nikki has a beautiful voice. As much as I enjoy opera, but the Olympic anthem was less impressive. The glitch with the inside torch didn't sway me either way. Overall kudos to the Olympic organizers.

[herbie]

It's an official event. You HAVE TO have Opera singers. Nobody likes them, you just have to have them.
Like brussell sprouts at Christmas dinner.... gulp a few down and praise the host's cooking, listen to the Fat Lady for three minutes and clap politely.

[Gunnair]

Canadaka wrote:

I just got home from the absolute crazyness all over downtown, mostly granville st and robson square. Headed to the streets right after watching the ceremonies and the fireworks over Canada place from my apartment. Never seen the city this alive and so much outward patriotism. There was a laser/fireworks/balls of fire show and then watched a free concert.

Not quite so exciting on the water.