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Originally Posted by Rusty Gull
OK, maybe awful is too strong a word.
But it was a buzz-kill after the hockey game, and it featured some quite cringe-worthy musical performances. I also shuddered when Rogge announced our Games to be "terrific and very friendly". That's like winning the Miss Congeniality award.
With that being said, the ceremony was peppered with some wonderful moments (the ovation for Michael J Fox, Neil Young, Catriona finally lighting the torch).
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"Excellent and friendly Games" is the closest Rogge will ever get to saying "Best Games Ever".
FYI, he called Athens 2004 "dream Games".
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