Comments on: An Opening To Remember

By: Bonnie

Bonnie — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:56:57 +0000

The Olympics is not about politics. It’s a celebration of us being as one.
Agree with Lana and Trent. If one boycotts the Olympics, fine, but stop judging people using your own standard. It’s sad to see people think they CARE, but they are simply small minded.

By: debho

debho — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:55:22 +0000

If we boycott everything we are upset about, then we wouldn’t have much joy in the world. Boycotting the opening ceremony would achieve nothing. No one in their right minds likes to see any living creature being mistreated. That’s a fact. However, it’s an individual choice to either boycott or not. I guess more people chose not to. Me? I love the fact that even with all the crap going on in the world (Russia and Georgia fighting as I type!), people can come together in spirit of compassion and hope. That to me is far better than some person lying on the ground in protest. My Opinion.

By: It's Trent, Bitch!

It's Trent, Bitch! — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:15:59 +0000

Sorry, I’m not out to be a role model for anyone. Y’all are free to do as you wish as am I. I have no problem with anyone choosing to boycott whatever they wish but I can’t be responsible for anyone else’s decisions to do what they please. It’s a shame you can’t understand that.

By: Allie

Allie — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:10:44 +0000

I’m with BB on this one, I’d rather miss a great show if it means I’m standing up for something I believe in, and sadly for China this year, one of the things I will stand up for is human rights…of course it’s fun to watch, but it’s a shame Trent wasn’t aware (or didn’t care) about the political reasons (Tibet, Burma, Darfur, migrant workers who built the beautiful display you watched) not to watch the Olympics this year because this blog is read by a huge amount of people and talking about the unfortunate political descisions China is making these days on this blog could really make a difference! I was actually very surprised to see the Olympics so lauded on here! As for Lana’s comment, I think it’s a shame it takes sports to bring the world together and not our common goals for peace and equality. And as for comparing an important and much needed boycott due to the terrible consequences of China’s descisions to taking away a child’s cupcakes? No comment.

By: Lana

Lana — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:39:39 +0000

For those who say “let’s boycott it” for whatever reasons. Yes your reasons are valid but what about the all those athletes that trains for months, years for the event? And it’s the only world-wide event that actually brings the world together for a moment despise disagreements and show that we can play together as a world instead of be at each other throats. Even if the coming of together doesn’t solve anything and somewhat of in vain – it still shows the potential of what can be and that is to play with each other in peace. To take it away would be like taking cupcakes away from a child’s birthday party.

By: Lana

Lana — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:35:21 +0000

It’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. And the whole story telling and hope for the future and fight against global warming and the asking that we all come together was quite touching. As for the stabbing death – it doesn’t overshadow the event but it stands as a reminder of reality.

By: Barry

Barry — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:32:02 +0000

Beijing’s torch lighting ceremony definitely surpassed Barcelona’s. I think I wept more this time around than I did back then.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:49:25 +0000

I was there at the opening ceremony …. (I’m still here in Beijing right now) … and it was one of the most incredible shows I have ever seen!!! To be there in person and experience it all was phenomenal … once in a lifetime opportunity! GOOO USA (& CHINA)…

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 07:21:36 +0000

I bet some people did boycott the ceremony but I’m glad I watched a bit of it. Politics or not..it was amazing! :)

By: emily

emily — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:13:14 +0000

it was incredible! I agree….this opening ceremony can never be topped! It was the only one I can ever remember actually wanting to watch the whole thing. Plus, it was such an amazing mix of artistry and modernity.

By: BB

BB — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:25:31 +0000

Was I the only one that read because of the HORRIFIC human rights violations, we’re supposed to be boycotting the opening ceremonies? It’s not fair to boycott the Olympics because the atheletes did nothing wrong–but as a statement of protest of the Chinese government’s INhumanity toward millions of innocent people, folks like George Clooney, Spielberg, etc are calling for a boycott of the opening ceremonies. That’s China’s time to shine, so it’s the best time to ignore them.

By: kelvin

kelvin — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 23:02:08 +0000

If you missed it on TV, you can still watch the entire “Opening Ceremony Sights and Sounds” on nbcolympics.com.

By: dustin

dustin — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:11:06 +0000

london wont be able to top it

By: Irma

Irma — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:58:01 +0000

How in the world will London top this in 4 years???

By: Monique

Monique — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:39:59 +0000

I was only able to catch about 10 minutes of it durning my break at work lastnight, but was really impressed. It was an amazing show.

By: tanya

tanya — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:34:48 +0000

I have to admit, China did a phenomenal job. It was memorable, especially when Li Ning was hoisted up in the air and carried the torch around the stadium. ‘Sho nuff, China raised the bar.

By: debho

debho — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:59:32 +0000

I thought the Chinese did a wonderful job of the opening ceremony. Here’s hoping the rest of the games goes incident free and without a hitch.
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
lol

By: Felicia

Felicia — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:57:58 +0000

Lol my uncle was suppose to go to watch it but he couldn’t because his friends kid was getting married yesterday, it’s a shame though it was a great show.

By: kait

kait — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 20:50:39 +0000

the opening was crazy! kinda makes you wonder if they could have used all that money for something better though…but very very cool as an artistic expression.