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  1. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    It's been a really good two weeks, I was cynical but I have really enjoyed it.
     
  2. Throbbi

    Throbbi What's a Dremel?

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    Am I too cynical if I'm a little disappointed about this rendition of imagine? With all the athetes, volunteers and a full arena the recording should be completely inaudible. Still awesome though.
     
  3. Unicorn

    Unicorn Uniform November India

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    Yeah, they also had Elbow which was another awesome choice, but 1D have no business being there. Why would GB be proud of one of the most manufactured artist groups in the world?! Meh, they must have been thrown in there to keep the majority of teenage girls and the rest of the sheep interested :rolleyes:

    Me too! :D

    That John Lennon bit was awesome. George Michael too! What a show :thumb:
     
  4. woof82

    woof82 What's a Dremel?

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    I have to admit I'm not such a big George Michael fan. Actually kind of hoping he hurries up and gets off the stage...

    edit: ugh please stop
     
  5. faugusztin

    faugusztin I *am* the guy with two left hands

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    &$^%*^$#*# commentary at our local national TV station. WHO the **** is interested in celebrity gossip, history facts etc etc ? I am here to watch the show, not listen to the stupid blablabla :duh:. Because i need to be said that Lenon was shot in '80, i need to say that those are Pet Shop Boys,... Totally devastates the show :rolleyes:.
     
  6. YEHBABY

    YEHBABY RIP Tel

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    How can you not love that moustache :nono:
     
  7. Throbbi

    Throbbi What's a Dremel?

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    Isn't Cadbury an official sponsor? They want to be careful around him...

    EDIT: Kaiser Chiefs playing Pinball Wizard? Isn't that illegal? :p
     
  8. Blazza181

    Blazza181 SVM PLACENTA CASEI

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    Wait, Kaiser Chiefs are still around?

    And is there going to be some Bowie?

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    Edit: Are these fashion brands Olympic Sponsors? And Kate Moss looks great :blush:
     
  9. Throbbi

    Throbbi What's a Dremel?

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    Indeed there is and from 40 years of options they go with Fashion? Wtf is that about? :lol: Meh, it's still a decent show.
     
  10. faugusztin

    faugusztin I *am* the guy with two left hands

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    Blazza181 SVM PLACENTA CASEI

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    And now we broadcast our slave trade.

    But wait, there's more! It's Annie Lennox. This is like the Ultimate British Concert, of we ignore that nlip at the start.

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  12. dancingbear84

    dancingbear84 error 404

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    Not impressed.
    The opening was good, the past 2 weeks have been good, I'm currently at the random pyramid thing being built to what I think is Kate Bush. I am watching in 3d, the commentary is a bit guff too.
    I expected more from the closing ceremony to be honest. Maybe there will be a massive finale
     
  13. whisperwolf

    whisperwolf What's a Dremel?

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    and again thankful I have the option to watch it without commentary through the BBCs red button. I tried with their commentary and felt much the same as you.
     
  14. YEHBABY

    YEHBABY RIP Tel

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    Ed Sheran ????
     
  15. Throbbi

    Throbbi What's a Dremel?

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    GINGER!!! KILL IT WITH ****ING FIRE!
     
  16. Unicorn

    Unicorn Uniform November India

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    Still love Annie Lennox :thumb: I was disappointed to see that the Who weren't performing Pinball Wizard. George Michael has a great voice and great stage presence, I've always liked him. He also looked awesome!

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    Ed Sheeran performing Wish You Were Here! :jawdrop:

    Why do you guys not like Ed Sheeran?! He's unbelievably talented and not a product of the British music manufacturing industry...
     
  17. faugusztin

    faugusztin I *am* the guy with two left hands

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    Tried to switch to secondary audio channel without the commentary, but there was none :D
     
  18. Blazza181

    Blazza181 SVM PLACENTA CASEI

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    RUSSELL BLOODY BRAND!

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    Edit: I think Ed's a very talented lad, and Russell's doing quite well singing Beatles.
     
  19. dancingbear84

    dancingbear84 error 404

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    His music is depressing.
     
  20. Unicorn

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    LOL Russell Brand "singing" I am the Walrus as Willy Wonka! Doesn't get much more British than that! :D

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    Fatboy Slim is in the house stadium! :rock:
     

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