London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

[wolf]

How charmingly British it all was. The American TV commentators were ... morons. And lame.

I recognized Glastonbury Tor for what it is, and about cried (did you too, els?) when they ripped the tree of life out by the roots to begin the industrial revolution section. The set changes were pretty impressive.

I am entirely disappointed that no one identified the Child-Catcher from Ian Fleming's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang during the salute to the NHS. And what is with Tubular Bells as the music to that bit? Speaking of odd music choices, of all the OMD out there, they pick Enola Gay? Really? And they should have been kinder about the costume choices ... some of those girls in the harlequin suits will be quite regretful of that video! Did think the Rowan Atkinson bit was funny, but the he really seems only to tell one joke. Did like HM's entrance, though, even it he isn't my Bond. And there was insufficient Beatles.

I think that will do it for comments at this point.