2024 Paris Olympics

[MNLonghornFUKM 8,918]

Eswatini deserves one of these

[WBT 20,762]

1 minute ago, randomhorn said:

Tournament of Roses parade floats cruising down the LA River

Being chased by a T-1000 in a big rig

[Nicole44 22,197]

The rain doesn’t want to fuck off. Dude at the piano is like fuck it.

[Captain Ron 12,977]

3 minutes ago, Deej said:

C'mon, Nicole. We know you are really just scouting possible body dump locations for a future trip to Paris. 

For Paris it's too obvious

https://www.catacombes.paris.fr/en

[GopherRock 1,773]

The sound mixer is doing an awful job. Commentators mikes are way too loud, the main event audio feed way too low.

[Surly Bevo 25,539]

Just now, Captain Ron said:

For Paris it's too obvious

https://www.catacombes.paris.fr/en

One of the more unique and creepier places to visit in the world.

[Captain Ron 12,977]

The Great Britian team thinks this weather feels familiar

[BurntEyes 6,089]

Holy shit they Brits are actually smiling! Who was passing them the mdma?

[Surly Bevo 25,539]

Just now, BurntEyes said:

Holy shit they Brits are actually smiling! Who was passing them the mdma?

They're right at home in rainy/dreary weather.  

[mdmost 43,320]

I love the smaller nations that make me go to Google to figure out what area of the world they're in like Comoros. 

[Captain Ron 12,977]

Way to be a killjoy about Iran Mike.

[MNLonghornFUKM 8,918]

I want to be on the Iraqi/Irish boat

[WBT 20,762]

Heh, no surprise Iran and Iraq are on separate boats

[Ted Lange 16,158]

 

Normally enjoy Peyton, but he sucks in this role.

[MNLonghornFUKM 8,918]

Heh, no surprise Iran and Iraq are on separate boats

Israel not too far behind Lolol

[cmontexas 3,306]

Everyone on that Italy boat is fucking

[Captain Ron 12,977]

Any wagers on who is going to light the cauldron?

[GopherRock 1,773]

Play La Marseillaise. PLAY IT!

[randomhorn 1,919]

2 minutes ago, Captain Ron said:

Any wagers on who is going to light the cauldron?

Marine Le Pen. They’re just going to chuck her in there. 

[Surly Bevo 25,539]

3 minutes ago, Captain Ron said:

Any wagers on who is going to light the cauldron?

Zhidane headbutts the cauldron and it lights

[randomhorn 1,919]

16 minutes ago, WBT said:

Being chased by a T-1000 in a big rig

A 21 gun salute from a bunch Johnny Utah lookalikes 

[mdmost 43,320]

Orsey is a badass museum.

The Melies nod was great. 

Edited July 26 by mdmost

[BurntEyes 6,089]

7 minutes ago, cmontexas said:

Everyone on that Italy boat is fucking

Say what you will about my people, they are not prudes and never lack emotional investment in their endeavors.

[Ted Lange 16,158]

6 minutes ago, Captain Ron said:

Any wagers on who is going to light the cauldron?

[cmontexas 3,306]

39 minutes ago, Surly Bevo said:

When it's LA's turn they can convey the quintessential LA experience by putting all the athletes in cars on the 405 and have them sit in traffic.

If they dont rollerblade that torch down the boardwalk...

[bolverk 29,835]

3 minutes ago, mdmost said:

Orsey is a badass museum.

The Melies nod was great. 

The Petit Prince and Ariane Rockets got their moments in the spotlight during that too.

[cmontexas 3,306]

That lady had 1400 instagram followers

Axelle Saint-Cirel

1401 now

[Braff Zacklin 13,672]

50 minutes ago, Nicole44 said:

I’ve never been. It’s on my bucket list but to me this beats a closed in auditorium type thing. A lot went into this. Stunning shots of the city. 

Shit. They better start seining the Seine for stiffs ...

[Pam Cummings 9,702]

14 minutes ago, Ted Lange said:

 

Normally enjoy Peyton, but he sucks in this role.

I don't mind him, it's only annoying when someone tries to say or do too much.

[Captain Ron 12,977]

Peyton Manning is a million times better doing this than Kelly has been.

[Ted Lange 16,158]

meh

[MNLonghornFUKM 8,918]

That looks fun

[WBT 20,762]

9 minutes ago, Surly Bevo said:

Zhidane headbutts the cauldron and it lights

Zidane would be my legit guess

[mdmost 43,320]

That shot of the Eiffel Tower with the lit up Olympic rings. Damn. 

[BurntEyes 6,089]

5 minutes ago, cmontexas said:

That lady had 1400 instagram followers

Axelle Saint-Cirel

1401 now

1973

[Captain Ron 12,977]

1 minute ago, WBT said:

Zidane would be my legit guess

 

I would agree if he didn't open the show.

[WBT 20,762]

2 minutes ago, Captain Ron said:

 

I would agree if he didn't open the show.

Oh he did?  I missed the very beginning

Maybe the guy Vince Carter dunked on then?

Edited July 26 by WBT

[Brisketexan 105,624]

Saw a little bit of the ceremonies when we were having lunch.  They had the vignette where the dancers were in the library, reading french classics, including some sexy ones.  I made a crack about how they'll probably have a menage a trois sequence.

And then they have an actual menage a trois sequence.

God I love the French.

Oh, and then running through the Louvre, past Winged Victory (my wife's favorite), and then The Magdalene with the Smoking Flame (my favorite)....just fucking cool.  

Recorded it, will watch the whole thing tomorrow.  Just cool, and so damned French.

[Brisketexan 105,624]

Also, when the Americans sail down a French river, it oughta be in Higgins Boats.  Just sayin'.

[BurntEyes 6,089]

I throw Yannick Noah as a possible torch bearer. For the record he's someone that just comes to mind as a well known French athlete with a big following. I loved his tennis play too.

[Nicole44 22,197]

NBC trying to kill the vibes with personal interviews. Stop it!!!!!!!!! This is the coolest opener I’ve seen and I want to enjoy it damnit. Talk to our people later. 

[Brisketexan 105,624]

2 minutes ago, BurntEyes said:

I throw Yannick Noah as a possible torch bearer. For the record he's someone that just comes to mind as a well known French athlete with a big following. I loved his tennis play too.

The cauldron should be lit by a young, sexy perfection Catherine Deneuve's cigarette, after which she turns back to look at you, smiles, and then walks away slowly.

Edited July 26 by Brisketexan

[WBT 20,762]

3 minutes ago, BurntEyes said:

I throw Yannick Noah as a possible torch bearer. For the record he's someone that just comes to mind as a well known French athlete with a big following. I loved his tennis play too.

maybe with Mary Pierce

[Captain Ron 12,977]

What did Snoop say? Was that English?

[Pam Cummings 9,702]

There's a French pit bull??

[MNLonghornFUKM 8,918]

Lmao!

[Brisketexan 105,624]

Just now, Pam Cummings said:

There's a French pit bull??

Le peet bool.

[Pam Cummings 9,702]

Of coooouuuurse there's a weird French fashion segment. I dig it

[Braff Zacklin 13,672]

4 minutes ago, Pam Cummings said:

There's a French pit bull??

 

[Nicole44 22,197]

As it gets darker the shots of the city look even more amazing. So very cool.