CherryMalotte February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 I would like to express my eternal gratitute to the nation of Tonga. You've made my Opening Ceremonies complete. 18 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045599
Ohwell February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Tonga tourism will go up again. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045602
Popular Post leopardprint February 10, 2018 Popular Post Share February 10, 2018 There are hundreds of gold medalists but only one Shirtless Tongan Flagbearer. 28 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045604
GreyBunny February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Pita is an international treasure. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045608
mightysparrow February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 I know there are skeptics but I felt a chill when the North and South Korean teams came in as 'Korea' IN Korea. There are so many Korean people on both side of the DMZ who have family members they haven't seen in over 50 years. This moment must give them a tiny spark of hope. It would be an amazing thing if the Olympics was the start of the reunification of Korea because that's what the original Olympics was all about; countries that usually fought each other getting together in peace. It might be corny but I hope this is the beginning of something for Korea, especially since this is something the Koreans are deciding for themselves. God bless them. 22 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045609
LilWharveyGal February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, Ohwell said: Tonga tourism will go up again. You mean I have to go there, and he won't just come to me? Darn. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045611
roamyn February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 If I was a female (or gale male) athlete, I'd offer to snuggle w/Pita to keep him warm. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045612
voiceover February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 54 minutes ago, Ohwell said: I swear, if they go to commercial and skip Tonga I'm gonna cut somebody. He's already on a poster in the gift shop. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045623
Mittengirl February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Can someone explain why N and S Korea are allowed to compete as one country? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045629
chitowngirl February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 So NBC basically just announced that they can’t show everything because of “time constraints” <commercials>, but you can watch everything streamed and without commentary. So turn us off and watch everything folks! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045631
GreyBunny February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, chitowngirl said: Well, she might be executed like the half brother if she did smile. I'm not so sure...I think Jong Un is just a figurehead and she's the one who is really running things. Edited February 10, 2018 by GreyBunny Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045634
legaleagle53 February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 1 minute ago, Mittengirl said: Can someone explain why N and S Korea are allowed to compete as one country? I don't think they're actually competing as one country. They simply chose to march together as a show of goodwill in the spirit of the Games. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045636
absnow54 February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Just now, legaleagle53 said: I don't think they're actually competing as one country. They simply chose to march together as a show of goodwill in the spirit of the Games. They have a unified women's hockey team. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045639
chitowngirl February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Just out of curiosity-is the language of North Korea and South Korea the same? Or are there differences? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045644
BuckeyeLou February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 I was impressed...I thought the Opening Ceremony was beautiful. I did not know much about Korea, but feel I have a better feel for the country, that's what I like about seeing the Opening Ceremonies from different nations & I find out things about their history & culture. 11 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045646
crimsongrl February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Does anyone know what NBC cut for time? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045647
GreyBunny February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Just now, chitowngirl said: Just out of curiosity-is the language of North Korea and South Korea the same? Or are there differences? Same language. They both speak Korean. There are differences in accents. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045649
mightysparrow February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 I loved the coats that the women who carried the signs with the countries names were wearing. Very fashion forward. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045651
absnow54 February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 1 minute ago, chitowngirl said: Just out of curiosity-is the language of North Korea and South Korea the same? Or are there differences? Technically, but South Korean dialect has been westernized. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045654
chitowngirl February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Just now, GreyBunny said: Same language. They both speak Korean. There are differences in accents. Thank you! That’s what I love about the Olympics. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045655
CherryMalotte February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 12 minutes ago, voiceover said: He's already on a poster in the gift shop. I just ordered the wallpaper myself, and the hologram. 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045660
Thumper February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 5 hours ago, dcalley said: Yeah, it was 28F with a wind chill of about 18F. Well, that's doable if you are dressed appropriately. I read elsewhere it was -23??? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045664
galaxygirl76 February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 8 minutes ago, chitowngirl said: So NBC basically just announced that they can’t show everything because of “time constraints” <commercials>, but you can watch everything streamed and without commentary. So turn us off and watch everything folks! Interesting because the live stream I watched this morning was approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, so not really that long for an opening ceremony. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045668
roamyn February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Just now, Thumper said: Well, that's doable if you are dressed appropriately. I read elsewhere it was -23??? That might've been Celsius. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045672
BuckeyeLou February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Oh Yes, "Imagine"....one of my favorite songs 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045675
mightysparrow February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 The dove lighting up was lovely. This song must mean a bit more to the Korean people. I hope so. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045676
Athena February 10, 2018 Author Share February 10, 2018 No personal politics please. Thank you. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045679
Daisy February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 37 minutes ago, mtlchick said: That reminder that while I am still mixed on Canada's outfit, I need to replace my maple leaf mittens. OOh i still have my vancouver ones! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045680
Snow Apple February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Imagine. I'm finally crying. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045682
chitowngirl February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 It would be nice to know who those singers were NBC! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045685
Dots And Stripes February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Imagine was a really nice touch. Not only is the message appropriate but it was a nice bit of outreach to do a song that would be so familiar to western audiences. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045689
AuntieDiane6 February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 (edited) Quote So NBC basically just announced that they can’t show everything because of “time constraints” <commercials>, but you can watch everything streamed and without commentary. So turn us off and watch everything folks! The streaming won't be available until tomorrow morning ... and you won't have Piya's image to dream about! Quote It would be nice to know who those singers were NBC! The TV screen showed their names and their musical specialty. Edited February 10, 2018 by AuntieDiane6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045690
Dots And Stripes February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 1 minute ago, chitowngirl said: It would be nice to know who those singers were NBC! Unless their names are Nathan Chen or Lindsay Vonn, NBC does not know them. 12 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045691
BuckeyeLou February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Those starry Drones were So Cool! Making the Olympic Rings at the end was so amazing! 11 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045696
chitowngirl February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Dots And Stripes said: Unless their names are Nathan Chen or Lindsay Vonn, NBC does not know them. Hey, Shaun White’s there too! Edited February 10, 2018 by chitowngirl 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045697
AuntieDiane6 February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Quote Those starry Drones were So Cool! Making the Olympic Rings at the end was so amazing! I want a Starry Drone too ... and a couple of those Olympic candle/torches everybody was holding. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045701
absnow54 February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 I always forget that the John Williams composed theme isn't the actual Olympic anthem. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045712
Spunkygal February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Just tuned in. That opera chick is freaking amazing! 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045718
mightysparrow February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 (edited) That's a lot of stairs. Thank goodness they're athletes, they're fit enough to make that climb. Edited February 10, 2018 by mightysparrow 14 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045722
Dots And Stripes February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Carrying an open flame up that many stairs in front of an audience of millions (if not billions) maybe my new nightmare. 17 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045725
chitowngirl February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 That was cool, but Barcelona is still my gold standard. 13 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045728
AuntieDiane6 February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 (edited) Quote That was cool, but Barcelona is still my gold standard. Oh my, yes! And second is the ski jumper at the Lillehammer Games! Glad to see Katie and Mike read my tweets and are actually letting the audience view the ceremony without inane comments. Edited February 10, 2018 by AuntieDiane6 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045734
Thumper February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 I liked the point where she lit the flame, where it looked like an icy flame, but the top part where it ended is too modern and uninspiring to me. Looks like a water tower, 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045735
Ohwell February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 I really appreciate the effort that South Korea put into the Opening Ceremony, kudos to them, but it was just ok to me. The best part was the parade of nations and, of course, my Tonga fix. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045737
mightysparrow February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 I'll bet our man from Tonga is happy to see all the flames. He's probably moved closer to the Olympic cauldron. 13 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045742
SophiaD February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 I teared up twice - once when the opera singer was singing, and then when I saw Yu-Na skating around that lovely little rink. Loved her outfit, too. Especially the hat. Nothing will quite ever surpass the Barcelona Arrow for me, but that torch lighting was really cool. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045745
mbaywife123 February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 S. Korea has some spectacular firework displays. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045758
emma675 February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 Hellooooo, Tonga!! I pray he doesn't come down with pneumonia and miss his event. I also hope he competes again in the next summer Games and this becomes a new shirtless Olympic tradition. I both enjoyed and was slightly uncomfortable with the two Koreas marching together. I can't let the thoughts of all of the atrocities the North Korean people deal with from Kim Jong Un go. I wonder if any of the North athletes will defect or if that's even possible? 9 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045775
galaxygirl76 February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 8 minutes ago, emma675 said: I both enjoyed and was slightly uncomfortable with the two Koreas marching together. I can't let the thoughts of all of the atrocities the North Korean people deal with from Kim Jong Un go. I wonder if any of the North athletes will defect or if that's even possible? I'm sure they have people surrounding them at all times to ensure this doesn't happen, like they used to do with the Eastern Europeans. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045800
BitterApple February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 (edited) I thought the ceremony was okay. Not awful, not spectacular, but just sort of tame. All these athletes who buy citizenship in other countries because they can't make the team in their own is leaving a bad taste in my mouth. Some of them weren't even riding the coattails of their parents' citizenship, it was the grandparents in one case, which I think is ridiculous. Those Team USA gloves? Yeah, it might be time to put Ralph Lauren out to pasture. I know I was supposed to feel something when North and South marched together, but it didn't really affect me one way or the other. I feel somewhat guilty that an oiled up, hot Tongan guy held my interest more than the unity stuff. Overall, nice start to the games. Edited February 10, 2018 by BitterApple 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/65124-the-opening-ceremony/page/3/#findComment-4045821
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