Originally Posted By WestWind Now that the Olympic games are over ... what did you think? Did you watch any of it? I am just watching the closing ceremonies to end the games. I watched many of the events on TV. I just want to say, and no matter what anyone else says: I am proud to be Canadian!
Originally Posted By debtee I thought the games were great and watched far more of these Winter games, then any other ones from the past. Our Tv commentary was very supportive of Canada and showcased the best of the country. Even though I'm an Aussie, I found myself hoping Canada would win in any event that we didn't have a hope in.
Originally Posted By hopemax Right now, I just want to strangle the programming directors at NBC. Those on the west coast, watching on the ridiculous tape delay, aren't aware of this yet. NBC decided to cut away before the end of the Closing Ceremonies, in order to show the Marriage Ref. After that show is over, THEN they'll come back and show the final portion of the Closing Ceremonies.
Originally Posted By Longhorn12 I wasn't that interested in battle NHL this afternoon. I think the Olympics are interesting, if a little over-rated. Congrats to America's Hat for a a job well done.
Originally Posted By mickeymeg I really enjoyed watching everything. Who knew it was possible to get so into a curling game =) The closing ceremonies were fantastic up until the end of the Michael Bouble dancing Mounties, giant beaver musical extravaganza ! I thought the gag about the broken torch was great and the Shatner speech was awesome ! There were a lot of super awesome parts for sure.
Originally Posted By mapleservo I loved watching the games - feeling pretty proudly Canadian. Didn't quite love the closing ceremonies though. Some nice ideas but the comedy didn't really work for me at all - I found it kinda painful. It was great to see Shatner, Catherine O'hara, and especially Michael J. Fox though - I just wish the script wasn't so hokey. (I love that Catriona Le May Doan finally got her chance to light the torch.) Sports-wise, I've always liked the hockey & short-track. I thought the snowboard and ski-cross events were pretty fun additions. Kudos to the US for pushing us so hard in hockey. That was an amazing game.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper Canada had me until the closing ceremonies. I don't know what that was. I have a good sense of humor, don't get me wrong. But, I have to wonder what they were thinking. William Shatner talking about Canadians' ability to make love in a canoe? Michael J Fox pulling the plunger a la Joker's Wild to change the medal count? Whoa. I kept waiting for the punch line...and it never came.
Originally Posted By RockyMtnMinnie Loved watching the Olympics. I loved the opening ceremonies. I loved the beginning to the closing ceremonies, but the rest of it had me scratching my head a bit. And then the abrupt cut-off to go to the Marriage Ref!?!?!?!?! Come ON!!!!
Originally Posted By Marlin Perkins Great games and some exciting and tragic moments. The closing ceremonies were interesting. I love how Catherine O'Hara came out like a curling stone with sweepers in front of her--funny stuff. Neil Young, good. I look forward to the Summer Olympics.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt I watched all day everyday! Total Curling junkie, even though the US team wasn't so great! Liked Eve ( the one with the crazy dye job) from GBR.
Originally Posted By pecos bill A Good friend is a coach on the American Men's Alpine team. He is the big guy in the start area who is yelling so loud all the time. I saw, and heard him numerous times through the competition. Also saw him in the opening and closing ceremonies. He should have some good stories when he gets back from World Cup.
Originally Posted By oneyepete The olympics had to be fun for a lot of people. A local radio station reported that the ahtletes village ran out of condoms (thousands) and had to bring in several hundre more. Good times.
Originally Posted By Ursu La La MBC needs to be shot for what they did. We played our hand well. We shut off the TV at the start of the show they were promoting and then programmed the DVR for the end of the ceremony. This way, we can FF through the commercials later on tonight. And Neil Young was horrible. (I don't like him so there's that.)
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE Vancouver put on an Amazing show for the World to see. Despite glitches at the begining of the show in regards to the opening ceremony , they never looked back. We are a proud people ,our love and respect for all countries gave the 2010 Olympics such a warm foundation of friendships , that shall last for an Eternity. The competitions were absolutely Marvelous , from the USA capturing the most medals ever, from the Canadians capturing the most Gold Medals in History to the young Swedish gal who broke her ribs and punctured her lung , yet still fought and won Silver . There were many sad times for all the Athletes in 2010, with the stunning loss of Nadal from Georgia, with the loss of a Athlete's mother , a friend of a USA Athlete, numerous injuries along the way. Everyone bonded to-gether here at home and from across the World , to become One , just an amazing feeling. These games will go down in History to become one of the Greatest Winter Olympics ever. Canada will no longer be known as that frozen tundra any longer...the closing Ceremonies were very good, loved seeing one of my favourite singers Alana Morrisette, sad thing is it is now over for another four years.....hope the next one is more exciting than this one. Canadian horns and Flags are still flying everywhere to-day, still celebrating Canada's Gold medal hockey win...yesterday, it was a great game...as was the bronze medal game...hope the next olympics are even better than ours were...what a sight that would be to behold...I know that everyone is proud of their Athletes, were sure proud of ours..Amazing games, just Amazing...Hope the Para- Olympians do just as well...God Luck..now if i spelt anything wrong, it is not because i have long nails, ha ha ha...just teasing u r s u L A L A ....: ) hope to meet you again next christmas..nice meeting you this past one...
Originally Posted By oneyepete I can totally agree with you TM. I was part of the olympics in Salt Lake. Watching the ceremonies braught back many fond memories.
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE I remember watching those games...The Miracle Team on ice , we were so very Proud of the USA Hockey Team, even the most colourful peacock...couldn;t have been more prouder than both of our countries..Brings back those happy tears....can;t wait to get back to Disney, bet Eric"submarine maniac" an ice cream if the USA lost to Canada in the first meeting..he will get his choice when i return...he doesn;t know this, but i bet him a Premium Annual Pass on the Gold Medal Final...ha ha ha..only kidding of course on the final...: )
Originally Posted By disney pete ive never been a fan of the winter olympics my dad used to love them but this years really got a hold of me loved everything even the curling,the hockey final was great kristine was supporting canada as her uncle lives there and her grandma wants to go visit and i was supporting the states as i am a token american the atmosphere in our house was electric,pity the weather hit the slopes the last few days but LOVED THE OLYMPICS
Originally Posted By irishfan I really enjoyed the games, probably watched more of these olympics than any in the past. It's also made me want to visit Canada!
Originally Posted By magic0214 This was the first year I really WATCHED the Olympics, and they were spectacular. From the amazing Snowboard Cross turn around, to the loss of my favorite Ice Skaters mother, Ms. Rochette, to the mime helping the broken portion of the opening ceremonies at the closing ones. These will go down in history as the best Winter Games ever. P.S. Looking forward to London 2012!
