I am happy to report that the rumors were true, and the Opening Ceremonies did indeed include forty flying Mary Poppinses fighting a 100-foot Voldemort. Take *that*, flawlessly orchestrated Beijing drummers. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Rain Man:
It got a little north korea with children singing praise to the queen while she watched.
Yes, but if you looked really hard, and didn't blink or avert your eyes for a second, you could see that at one point, obviously overcome by the moment, the Queen almost - almost! - smiled. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Rain Man:
I hope they do something from monty python and the holy grail, or maybe a good topless chase scene from benny hill.
While John Clese leading in the Brits as flag bearer in Ministry of Silly Walks fashion would be awesome I'm afraid instead you'll get a hundred year old McCartney and like it. [Reply]