Olympic Opening Ceronomy

[Colwyn]

I have sampled public opinion over at the Masons Arms - regular haunt of some Britain's most rabid, reactionary, foul-mouthed, and downright obnoxious senior drinkers (readers of the now hidden, and therefor disused, Grumpy Old Men forum may remember this place). The majority opinion, with one exception, was that the ceremony was "effing, beebing brilliant". Everyone had their own favourite bit. One very popular snippet was the pouring out of molten metal at the iron foundry and its casting into 5 golden rings (and yes, they knew it wasn't real iron - but it looked like it).

[Tineathers]

I have never watched any opening ceremonies before, so can't compare with Beijing,but I thought Danny Boyle did a great job. I especially like the comedy bits, the bond theme & the Queen & Rowan Atkinson. Oh and the gorgeous Mr Beckham! Wonderful,come on Team GB   

[mkwhite]

Is it just me or are you embarrassed about this ? And what's with the French announcements before those in English ?

Surely it must get better

Baron de coubertain was the founder of the modern Olympic games that s why all announcements are n French first

[Colwyn]

Does the German Official really understand what he is doing ?

I imagine he is just following the historical theme of the opening ceremony and remembering the 1936 games.

[Scunner]

After 4 pages can I ask...

What is a ceronomy  

[Highlander]

My goodness you're taking a chance there.

Asking a straightforward question, that is  

[Colwyn]

After 4 pages can I ask...

What is a ceronomy  

It is a medical term applying to damage to a delicate part of your internal anatomy that you would not like lifelong friends or close members of your family to mention. It is a very considerable breach of normally accepted etiquette even to refer to it in public.

[Scunner]

I'll move this to adult jokes then

[sandgrounder]

I can't really comment because I didn't see the opening ceremony. I have however taped it so I'm just wondering whether to start flicking through it? Having seem some of the comments thought, why weren't the Rolling Stones involved considering it's their 50th anniversary???

[patrice]

I believe Mick Jagger announced last week that The Stones had declined the offer of taking part