2010 Vancouver Olympic & Paralympic Super-Thread - Page 99

SpongeG · #**1961** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 2:51 AM**

ok theres tons on youtube but i will step away

SpongeG · #**1962** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 2:52 AM**

ok last one

Delirium · #**1963** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 3:22 AM**

"What has struck me thus far is that for every weather delay, highly publicized protest and tragic event, there seems to be tenfold that many experiences in terms of the kindness and demeanor of the Canadian people, the beauty of their city and constant reminder that sports can indeed unite diverse people — even for just a couple of weeks," said David Carter, executive director of the Southern California Sports Business Institute, who is in Vancouver for the Olympics".

USA TODAY http://www.usatoday.com/sports/columnist/brennan/2010-02-14-olympic-weekend_N.htm

SpongeG · #**1964** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 3:24 AM**

hehe i made that my facebook status

Prometheus · #**1965** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 3:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by nova9

I know. Way to lose graciously - maybe he should have taken a lesson from Jennifer Heil. How un-Canadian. Let's not forget about his malware/spyware company.

What did he do after he lost? Did I miss something on TV?

Delirium · #**1966** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 3:58 AM**

how's this for true patriot love? Corner of Robson/Thurlow
http://vimeo.com/9448409

Flash mob on Robson dancing to "Dancing in the streets"
http://vimeo.com/9434034

Waders · #**1967** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 4:19 AM**

TV is showing the Vancouver episode of The Simpsons.

giallo · #**1968** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 4:24 AM**

The videos are incredible, guys! Thanks so much for posting them.

Spikester · #**1969** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 4:45 AM**

This one is just all kinds of awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tyaXaemxsA&feature=player_embedded

srperrycgy · #**1970** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 4:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by Prometheus

What did he do after he lost? Did I miss something on TV?

When the three medalists were on the podium after the event, he did not smile at all. The Aussie was completely unemotional. Very 'Vulcan-like.' But the traitor lost to his former country, so it's all good.

Spork · #**1971** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 4:48 AM**

Oh man, Benny Benassi was AWESOME last night! He was wearing a Team Canada jersey and was crowdsurfing a bit at one point. On the skytrain home people were wooing like mad, particularly as we stopped at each station and a few people got off. The train was packed -standing room only (probably at 85% full for each car). Truly epic.

PS. If you are ever trying to get to the Plaza of Nations, the seawall is the only way. The giant fenced mess that is BC Place & GM Place is a challenge to get around, but I recommend keeping to the East of it, as it extends very far West without any breaks in the fencing.

Spork · #**1972** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 4:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by Spikester

This one is just all kinds of awesome.

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djh · #**1973** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 4:49 AM**

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Originally Posted by Yume-sama

I can hear a ton of wooing coming from Robson Street and all my doors and windows are shut

Please, can you write a letter of complaint to the Westender and tell them that all these people outside of your window making noise need to let you get your sleep? I mean, they're so inconsiderate...

jk

Spikester · #**1974** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 5:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by Spork

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Sorry about that. Embedding with the "youtube" bbCode didn't work for some reason. Edited with a simple URL instead.

Locked In · #**1975** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 7:03 AM**

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Originally Posted by whatnext

Was he always a big douchebag?

Well, his name is D. Begg (-Smith)...

Ok, cheap shot, couldn't resist. Anyways, he seemed like a real robot up there after coming 2nd... what a difference from Jenn Heil, who was so gracious.

Anyways, one photo I took of the convention centre today - so many people!

mr.x · #**1976** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 7:06 AM**

DOWNTOWN = SHINJUKU.

The atmosphere is surreal.

SpongeG · #**1977** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 7:18 AM**

downtown erupted when the gold medal was won - they played live footage on CTV over and over

Yume-sama · #**1978** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 7:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by mr.x

DOWNTOWN = SHINJUKU.

The atmosphere is surreal.

It did remind me a lot of Japan. Maybe even busier than some of the busiest places, today!

jlousa · #**1979** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 7:28 AM**

Got back a while ago from the medal ceremonies tonight, money well spent, the opening BC segment was pretty good except for the fashion show (paper mache dresses?

). The medal presentations were incredible, even though our anthem wasn't played tonight the crowd exploded for the two medals we did get. The concert was actually the worst part of the night, not really because Nelly was bad, the sound was completely off, such a contrast from opening night. It was too loud, the instruments overpowered the vocals, someone definitely dropped the ball on the soundchecks. Was also surprised to see them only use half the stadium although I guess it makes sense.

And before anyone asks if they fixed the cauldron, the answer is no, and not only that it was turned off. It isn't visible, you need to walk all the way to the edge to look behind the curtain.

Rusty Gull · #**1980** Posted **Feb 15, 2010, 7:35 AM**

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Originally Posted by jlousa

Got back a while ago from the medal ceremonies tonight, money well spent, the opening BC segment was pretty good except for the fashion show (paper mache dresses?

). The medal presentations were incredible, even though our anthem wasn't played tonight the crowd exploded for the two medals we did get. The concert was actually the worst part of the night, not really because Nelly was bad, the sound was completely off, such a contrast from opening night. It was too loud, the instruments overpowered the vocals, someone definitely dropped the ball on the soundchecks.

How was security? Just curious how early I need to get into the building for Monday's victory ceremony. I'm guessing an hour?

Too bad about the acoustics. Everything sounded amazing at the Opening Ceremonies, and I thought good acoustics at BC Place would be permanent. Oh well.