The Olympics

[MOBIUS]

What no thread already?

So who likes watching the Olympics when they're on? Who's going? Who's taking part?

It's only 8 days before Cardiff literally kicks off the games with the opening event of women's football between Team GB and New Zealand, followed by Cameroon Vs Brazil, and I'll be there!

[rah]

Women's beach volleyball.

[MOBIUS]

Sadly that won't be in Cardiff...

[rah]

Instant communications has really changed how much interest I have in watching the Olympics.
When I was young, everyone tried to keep it a secret who won so you didn't really know until you watched it.
These days, most of the broadcasts are shown taped with the winner already made aware to most of the those watching due to everyone being connected.
It takes a lot of drama out of the viewing.
At least this year with it over the pond, there will be some opportunity to watch some of the events live.

My wife and I don't make it a priority to watch but I'm sure we'll get caught up in the excitement.
And it is considerably better than most of the other reality type shows that permeate the Summer broadcast schedule.

[-Jrabbit]

I believe they are making every event available live this year, via either broadcast or live stream.

I could be wrong; haven't paid much attention.

[Ming]

I believe they are making every event available live this year, via either broadcast or live stream.

I could be wrong; haven't paid much attention.

You are correct.. That is the new NBC/Comcast strategy. Every event will be covered live in "some" fashion. They are hoping that the live web feeds will generate a strong "word of mouth" campaign to get people to watch the TV coverage. Only time will tell if that is a "good" strategy

[OzzyKP]

Like usual I doubt I'll be watching any of the Olympics this year. I might venture over to Wikipedia once or twice to double check that the US is kicking ass in the medal count, but that's it.

[rah]

Since we're 5-8 hours behind I'm sure almost all of the prime time NBC broadcasts will be taped production pieces. So unless you have your head buried in the sand, most will know the outcome already.
Hopefully on the weekends we can catch some live stuff in the afternoons.

[Ben Kenobi]

This being my first Olympics here am I required to go USA USA at random intervals? I was told people do that sort of thing.

[OzzyKP]

It is a requirement. You should have gotten a brochure about it.

[SlowwHand]

Women's beach volleyball.

[MOBIUS]

Women's football to kick off (pun intended!) the Olympics tomorrow in the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff!

Team GB Vs New Zealand, followed by Cameroon Vs Brazil.

Cardiff is looking great with all the flags and the buzz around the place! I've got my Olympic accreditation sorted so I'll be attending 9 of the 11 matches that are being held here in an official capacity - looking forward to it!

[-Jrabbit]

Nice! Enjoy.

[michtreme]

Can't wait for the Olympics to start. what country do you think will win the most gold?

[H Tower]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/breaking/chi-greek-triplejumper-expelled-from-olympics-for-racist-tweet-20120725,0,1640724.story

Greek triple jumper expelled from Olympics for racist tweet
“With so many Africans in Greece ... the West Nile mosquitoes will at least eat homemade food!!!” she had posted on her Twitter account.

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