Olympic Opening ceremony watch along

[Theremedy]

I can’t see a thread yet but please do point me in the right direction if there is one!

Anyone else watching? It’s all kicking off at 6:30pm, apparently with the athletes parade first.

London 2012 OC was remarkable, I’m hoping the French can match that magic!

"does a seagull shit in the sea?"

The Moulin Rouge dancers are usually much better than that! There is a behind the scenes documentary which shows how well they can dance. https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0g4t6j9/moulin-rouge-yes-we-cancan

Looks cold, grey, damp, miserable and incomprehensible.

Exactly what we just said! 😂

Found you!!

Finding the come along with me children in a boat person creepy. Very H&s conscious though

Who allocates who goes on what barge, small country small boat but China and Canada squashed together makes little sense

That can can wasn't the best

Pity it's raining

Do you think Emily from Emily in Paris will feature?

The medals are lovely but the rest is all a bit disjointed.

I think the masked bloke is either Sebastien Foucan or Lilou Ruel - both amazing Parkour runners.

Les Mis….whatever next 😁

The Phantom takes the torch to Les Mis

Les Miserables

Fitting I suppose because this is Miserable.

Les mis!!!!

Yikes!

Yay, Les Mis!

OMG they absolutely do.

Fuck me - a headless women WTAF???? The bloody stump is quite gross

Mumsnet will love this , bringing down the monarchy ! ..
I bet our King isn't there

Northern Irish athletes can choose whether to represent GB or Eire.

so GB may have some NI athletes.

I would not want to be there in person. It feels like it's entirely unwatchable live.

Best bit so far

Les Mis time.

Hope Russell Crowe isn't singing

It migh5 be better if the commentators would shut up a bit so we can hear it.

Oh, this is a bit better. I like the pretty prison and the headless women.

he's no Slash

Another sample TwiX comment:

This ceremony is like a shit cabaret on the banks of a dirty river with an occasional tourist boat laden with people waving flags to remind you it’s the Olympics opening ceremony. So underwhelming. I’ve apologised to the kids for talking it up.