Athena January 5, 2018 Share January 5, 2018 Your Opening Ceremony topic! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/
kittykat January 8, 2018 Share January 8, 2018 YES! They're almost here. Can't wait for South Korean spectacle and the Parade of Nations. Canada, USA, Norway, Netherlands home of Dutch Speedskating deities, Rus---oops sorry not so fast Russia. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-3947904
galaxygirl76 January 19, 2018 Share January 19, 2018 So, who do we think will light the cauldron? South Korea has a few short track riders who have won several gold medals or will they go with Yuna Kim? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-3980087
MyAimIsTrue January 19, 2018 Share January 19, 2018 I was thinking Yuna Kim. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-3980200
Good Queen Jane February 6, 2018 Share February 6, 2018 (edited) So I'm confused. For a while, NBC was advertising that the Opening Ceremony would be shown on Thursday night and now the commercials are saying Friday. I know that Korea is 13 hours ahead of Eastern time, so if it's evening here, it's the next morning there. When will the Opening Ceremony be shown on NBC and will it be live or on delay? Edited February 6, 2018 by Good Queen Jane Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4032319
peachmangosteen February 6, 2018 Share February 6, 2018 (edited) @Good Queen Jane The NBC Olympics primetime coverage starts on Thursday with figure skating/freestyle skiing and then the Opening Ceremony is on Friday night. I'm not sure about it being live or not. NBC seems to be saying it'll be live though since they have 'live' listed in the description. Edited February 6, 2018 by peachmangosteen Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4032390
lambertman February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 The Opening Ceremony will be livestreamed at 6 AM Friday and aired on tape Friday night. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4039505
ChicksDigScars February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 I heard on the radio today that they're expecting temps to dip to 23 BELOW ZERO for the Opening Ceremony. Team USA's jackets are heated, which is fine, but how does that help your fingers, toes and nose? I wonder how many athletes will skip the ceremonies? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4039761
Good Queen Jane February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 Erin Hamlin, Luge, is chosen as the USA flag bearer, but Shani Davis is not happy. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4039847
Ohwell February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 Just sitting here waiting for the Tonga dude.............................. 15 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4039989
galaxygirl76 February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 6 hours ago, ChicksDigScars said: I heard on the radio today that they're expecting temps to dip to 23 BELOW ZERO for the Opening Ceremony. Team USA's jackets are heated, which is fine, but how does that help your fingers, toes and nose? I wonder how many athletes will skip the ceremonies? There will only be 11 Dutch athletes on the parade. Mostly because a big chunk of the 33 athletes will be active on Saturday but the cold doesn't help. 5 hours ago, Good Queen Jane said: Erin Hamlin, Luge, is chosen as the USA flag bearer, but Shani Davis is not happy. I would have picked Shani but I'm partial towards speed skaters. He has meant a lot for the sport and he was the first black athlete to win an individual gold medal. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4040997
kittykat February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 Damn so we're having the opposite issues that Sochi and Vancouver had, too cold. I need to find streaming. Can't believe they're already here ? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4041284
Daisy February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 6 hours ago, Ohwell said: Just sitting here waiting for the Tonga dude.............................. mhmmm Tonga Dude. also. helloo my people!! 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4041327
mtlchick February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 Go on Team Canada with your still somewhat questionable clothes from The Bay! 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4041655
ImSo February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 (edited) Awesome Show put up 12 hours ago, mtlchick said: Go on Team Canada with your still somewhat questionable clothes from The Bay! (Y) Edited February 9, 2018 by ImSo Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4043333
kokapetl February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 The Accuweather app says it was -2 c all evening. Seems reasonable. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4043339
galaxygirl76 February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 Anyone watch it live? I woke up early and turned it on in the middle of the parade of nations. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4043360
Dots And Stripes February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 22 hours ago, Good Queen Jane said: Erin Hamlin, Luge, is chosen as the USA flag bearer, but Shani Davis is not happy. I wish he would have handled this differently. His disappointment is understandable but let Hamlin have her moment. It was a 4-4 tie among the federations but it sounds like individual athletes got to vote. Maybe allowing the “popular vote” winner to prevail in that circumstance would be better than a coin toss. Something tells me Davis would have reacted this way if he lost no matter the process. Also, I keep seeing pics of the Tongan guy shirtless. Are those old from Rio or did he do that again here even with the temperature? 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4043364
kili February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 Quote Are those old from Rio or did he do that again here even with the temperature? He did it again. Maybe the oil was heated. I bet he puts a shirt on for his event (cross-country). 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4043390
galaxygirl76 February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 Can we talk about it since the live event is over or are we using spoiler bars because NBC is airing it tonight? Regarding Tonga guy Spoiler He did walk in the parade like he did in Rio. He deserves a medal for that alone. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4043394
Ohwell February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 I forgot it was on live this morning. I'll avoid the thread until 8 tonight. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4043431
Daisy February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 :laugh: Spoiler Gangam Style I feel kind of lucky. Vancouver was my home olympics - but i spent some time in Korea (and in Peyongchong itself), so this is second home Olympics for me. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4043463
mtlchick February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 26 minutes ago, kili said: He did it again. Maybe the oil was heated. I bet he puts a shirt on for his event (cross-country). He did not disappoint because he knows he's giving the people what they (sort of) want. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4043483
Daisy February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 3 minutes ago, mtlchick said: He did not disappoint because he knows he's giving the people what they (sort of) want. lol i would have been happy with him wearing a coat LOL. he's adorable. but i think for some of these warm countries, they wanna do the "stereotype" (wearing bermuda shorts etc) 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4043495
Popular Post BitterApple February 9, 2018 Popular Post Share February 9, 2018 Regarding Davis, I get being disappointed, but how is a coin toss racist? To not march in the ceremony is just classless. Everyone's a victim these days. I don't get what I want so I'll just pitch a tantrum and not participate. 26 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4043511
Daisy February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 12 minutes ago, BitterApple said: Regarding Davis, I get being disappointed, but how is a coin toss racist? To not march in the ceremony is just classless. Everyone's a victim these days. I don't get what I want so I'll just pitch a tantrum and not participate. totally agree 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4043558
doodlebug February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 (edited) 36 minutes ago, BitterApple said: Regarding Davis, I get being disappointed, but how is a coin toss racist? To not march in the ceremony is just classless. Everyone's a victim these days. I don't get what I want so I'll just pitch a tantrum and not participate. The coin toss was also written into the rules as the tie breaker long before the situation ever occurred. He's essentially asking that the rules be changed so he can 'win'. Poor sportsmanship, IMO. If he didn't like the rule, then don't participate in the contest in the first place. Edited February 9, 2018 by doodlebug 19 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4043613
Good Queen Jane February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 1 hour ago, kili said: He did it again. Maybe the oil was heated. And a grass skirt and sandals! 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4043646
Quickbeam February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 Hamlin was also a drought buster as a luge medalist. Was happy to see her representing. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4043783
dcalley February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 7 hours ago, Kokapetl said: The Accuweather app says it was -2 c all evening. Seems reasonable. Yeah, it was 28F with a wind chill of about 18F. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4044632
kokapetl February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 I thought the flag bearers were very unisex Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4044690
blackwing February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 8 hours ago, BitterApple said: Regarding Davis, I get being disappointed, but how is a coin toss racist? To not march in the ceremony is just classless. Everyone's a victim these days. I don't get what I want so I'll just pitch a tantrum and not participate. Shani Davis has always been a selfish prima donna, going all the way back to 06 (?) when Chad Hedrick wanted him to help USA win a gold in team pursuit and Davis declined because he wanted to save himself for the individual races. He has a history of being selfish. Now there is an election for team representative and he's surprised he didn't win? I read that he didn't show up to the opening ceremonies. What a prick. I hope he does poorly and goes home early. 12 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045055
Daisy February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 1 minute ago, blackwing said: Shani Davis has always been a selfish prima donna, going all the way back to 06 (?) when Chad Hedrick wanted him to help USA win a gold in team pursuit and Davis declined because he wanted to save himself for the individual races. He has a history of being selfish. Now there is an election for team representative and he's surprised he didn't win? I read that he didn't show up to the opening ceremonies. What a prick. I hope he does poorly and goes home early. I remember that! everyone was so shocked that he declined. I so don't like him. Even though these olympics are Costas-free :'( what time is the opening ceremonies for NBC? i love the opening puff piece 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045065
walnutqueen February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 17 minutes ago, Daisy said: I remember that! everyone was so shocked that he declined. I so don't like him. Even though these olympics are Costas-free :'( what time is the opening ceremonies for NBC? i love the opening puff piece Pacific Time - 5:00 pm. Encores at 8:00 pm and 12:30 am. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045124
mojoween February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 I have to say the live-streaming ceremony without commentary was very refreshing. I hope it’s not a spoiler to say that the US gloves are fug as hell and don’t go with the rest of the outfit. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045276
GreyBunny February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 (edited) I DVR'd the Canadian broadcast (they aired it live at 3 AM) and I'm watching it now. 4 hours ago, mojoween said: I hope it’s not a spoiler to say that the US gloves are fug as hell and don’t go with the rest of the outfit. No kidding. Why are they wearing oversized cowboy gloves? Is cattle rustling a winter olympics sport? Time to get rid of Ralph Lauren. Edited February 10, 2018 by GreyBunny 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045286
AuntieDiane6 February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Quote Even though these olympics are Costas-free :'( what time is the opening ceremonies for NBC? i love the opening puff piece SO DISAPPOINTED that they couldn't do that great travelogue piece with the incredible National Geographic-style photography about the host country!! Instead, they just hawked the performers. I loved those inspiring openings with the Morgan Freeman/James Earl Jones voiceovers!! And I hate that there are apparently only about 6 US competitors. Although I DO love that short track skater Maame who is SO EXCITED!! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045296
Daisy February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, mojoween said: I have to say the live-streaming ceremony without commentary was very refreshing. I hope it’s not a spoiler to say that the US gloves are fug as hell and don’t go with the rest of the outfit. they are as ugly as all out 2 minutes ago, GreyBunny said: I DVR'd the Canadian broadcast (they aired it live at 3 AM) and I'm watching it now. No kidding. Why are they wearing oversized gardening gloves? Time to get rid of Ralph Lauren. that's what i did 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045300
hoosier80 February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Ugh, why can't they just let us watch the damned ceremony without interrupting with inane facts every few minutes. I'm not a moron, and I can figure out what is going on most of the time. It's like the stupid chatter during parade coverages. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045325
WhitneyWhit February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 I know those kids represent the colors of the Olympic rings, but when they came together in the middle of the stadium I thought they were going to morph into the Power Rangers. 11 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045337
galaxygirl76 February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Just now, WhitneyWhit said: I know those kids represent the colors of the Olympic rings, but when they came together in the middle of the stadium I thought they were going to morph into the Power Rangers. Actually they didn't represent the rings. I thought so too, and was confused by the white coat, but the Dutch commentator said they stood for elements that helped build Korea or something along those lines. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045342
GreyBunny February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 (edited) They represent wood, water, fire, earth, and metal. Edited February 10, 2018 by GreyBunny 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045348
Ohwell February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 I've seen short track speed skater Maame Biney in several interviews and, yes, while I get that she's only 18, this is her 1st Olympics, and she's understandably excited--she really does need to calm the hell down. I can only stand her for about 10 seconds. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045362
Vanderboom February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 12 minutes ago, hoosier80 said: Ugh, why can't they just let us watch the damned ceremony without interrupting with inane facts every few minutes. I'm not a moron, and I can figure out what is going on most of the time. It's like the stupid chatter during parade coverages. Seriously. The NBC team seems surprised that Korea, while Asian, wants to celebrate its uniqueness and does not want to be conflated with Asia as a whole. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045369
Ohwell February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Ghana flagbearer has a beautiful smile. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045370
Snow Apple February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 The parade of nations use to bore me and would skip that part of the program, but I like it now, especially seeing the countries with less than 10 athletes. They just seem so thrilled. 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045388
GreyBunny February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 (edited) I like when the games are in a country that has a different alphabet or character system. The nations march in in a different order than we're used to and it makes it more interesting. Jamaica comes in dancing! They're playing Gangnam Style and the flag bearer from Malta is doing the dance. That is cute. So far Nigeria has the best hats. Eritrea is here for the first time. Do well, Eritrean athletes, and have fun! The dance routine they're doing for the march of the nations looks like it could be a pretty good low-impact aerobics routine. The Americans wore heated unforms and fugly gloves while Bermuda came out in - you guessed it - shorts. Bermuda is badass. Iran has very nice, stylish coats. I want one. Edited February 10, 2018 by GreyBunny 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045396
PaulaO February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 What order are the countries entering? I thought it was alphabetic. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045401
mtlchick February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Snow Apple said: I like it now, especially seeing the countries with less than 10 athletes. They just seem so thrilled. I enjoy it for the randomness of the sport they're competing in. Nigeria is fronting a women's bobsled team? Why not? (I had figured they were sprinters who wanted to do a winter sport.) On a complete aside, the more I hear NBC's Olympic theme, the more I appreciate the CBC's theme and how they change it up to reflect the country that is hosting the games. Quote What order are the countries entering? I thought it was alphabetic. They come in order of the official language of the host country. Edited February 10, 2018 by mtlchick 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045404
Ohwell February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 (edited) 10 minutes ago, PaulaO said: What order are the countries entering? I thought it was alphabetic. Is by the South Korean alphabet. Edited February 10, 2018 by Ohwell Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/#findComment-4045410
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