Random thoughts about the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in all its lame Euro abstract style:
- The endless loop of American disco music while the athletes entered the stadium was an odd, underachieving choice. Why not use Italy's own glorious musical heritage?
- Why in the world would the powers-that-be pick overrated actress Susan Sarandon to help carry in the Olympic flag? Still, if we had to have "celebrities," it was charming to see ageless Sophia Loren.
- That dove of peace formed by aerial acrobats looked a lot like an American eagle ready to strike... sorry, wishful thinking.
- Very rewarding to hear the hearty applause for the American team. Who was that on our team talking on her cell phone? ("You'll never guess where I am right now..." - ???)
- There's nothing in the world more pointless than Yoko Ono. Spare us. Spare the world. For the children. Please.
Among others, we'll be watching for Kris Freeman, cross-country skier. He has overcome Type 1 diabetes to achieve at the highest level. That's an important issue at our house, so it's great to know that he's out there representing our country.
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Posted by Alan at February 11, 2006 08:10 AM