Olympic Opening Ceremony

[tonydawe]

We're not taking the bait Roger

Great to see Team GB doing so well in your home Olympics. Aussies are doing well enough, although fewer gold medals than usual, we still have enjoyed plenty of success -loads of silver and bronze medals and PB's to bring home. Just as our Olympians produced once-in-a-lifetime performances in front of their home crowd in Sydney 12 years ago, I'm sure many UK athletes are rising above their best to satisfy the hunger for gold in front of their home crowds. There's no doubt China's emergence as a global sporting superpower is also making it harder for other countries to win as many medals as they used to.

See, we Aussies can be gracious, articulate, thoughtful and adroit when we chose to be.

 

[Mark S]

"Four Yorkshire athletes have won gold at London 2012 so far"

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I didn't realise ferret-legging had been made an Olympic sport!.......Well done lads.​

 

[billyturnip]

I'm sure the occaission isn't far away when you'll be able to get your own back fella's.

Ferret legging in the Olympics.... good idea!

 

[Helm]

I'm sure the occaission isn't far away when you'll be able to get your own back fella's.

Ferret legging in the Olympics.... good idea!

No doubt followed by the Pigeon fanciers marathon and Black Pudding devouring 100 meters

 

[billyturnip]

No doubt followed by the Pigeon fanciers marathon and Black Pudding devouring 100 meters

I'm not that interested in pigeons but I reckon I could put away a few lb of black pudding if I had to.... washed down with Theakston's of course.

 

[DEL]

For those of a literal mind the following is NOT true, Glasgow is a brilliant city.
Cheers
Derek
Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014
As most people know, Glasgow has won its bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2014.
What you may not know is that many of the famous events which go to make up this spectacular event, are to be especially altered for 2014 to give that unique 'Glasgow Flavour'.
A copy of these changes has been leaked from the Commonwealth Games Committee and I can reveal its contents...
OPENING CEREMONY
The flame will be ignited by a petrol bomb thrown by a native of Ferguslie Park , in the traditional dress of balaclava and a Burberry shell suit. The flame will be contained in a large overturned police van situated on the roof of the stadium.
THE EVENTS
100 METRES SPRINT
Competitors will have to hold a DVD player and an X BOX (one in each arm). On the sound of the starting pistol, 2 police dogS will be released from a cage 10 metres behind the athletes.
110 METRES HURDLES
As above but with added obstacles (i.e. car bonnets, hedges, garden fences, walls, have a go Glasgow grannies, etc)
HAMMER
Competitors in this event may choose the type of hammer they wish to use (claw, sledge etc) the winner will be the one who can cause the most damage to BMWs parked in the event car park within three throws.
FENCING (any bladed weapon allowed supplied by sponsor)
This event shall be sponsored by Cash Converters who shall also provide the hardware. The contest itself shall be based outside Kebab shops in Baillieston, Riddrie, Drumpchapel, and Easterhouse....the winner shall be the one who can leave A & E first.
SHOOTING
A strong challenge is expected from local men in this event. The first target will be a moving police van. In the second round, competitors will aim at hedge fund managers dressed as post office clerks, or Securicor-style wages delivery men. The traditional .22 rifle has been replaced in this event by a choice of either a Browning automatic handgun or Sawn-off 12-bore shotgun.
BOXING
Entry to the boxing will be restricted to husband and wife teams, and will take place on a Friday night. The husband will be given 15 pints of lager while the wife will be told not to make him any tea when he gets home. The bout will then commence.
CYCLING TIME TRIALS
Competitors will be asked to break into the Glasgow University bike shed and take an expensive mountain bike owned by some mummy's boy on his first trip away from home. All against the clock.
CYCLING PURSUIT
As above, but the bikes will be owned by a visiting members of the Australian rugby team who will witness the theft.
MODERN PENTATHLON
Amended to include mugging, breaking and entering, flashing,joyriding, under-age drinking and arson.
SWIMMING EVENTS
All waterways are currently being tested for toxicity levels, once one is found that can support human life, swimming events will be organised. (there is a degree of truth to this) Please note that the Synchronised Swimming event for this year will comprise of competitors dropping acid and watching all the funky ripples on the pool, the specific musical support to this event will be provided by 'Belle & Sebastian'.
THE MARATHON
This event may be cancelled a safe route has yet to be identified.
MEN'S 50KM WALK
Unfortunately this will have to be cancelled, as the police cannot guarantee the safety of anyone walking the streets of Glasgow,especially anyone that appears to be 'mincing' ..
DISCUS
Competitors will throw a deep fried Pizza at a wall from a distance of 20 metres, the winner being the last pizza sticking to the wall.
JAVELIN
Each competitor will have 3 throws where they will attempt to hit a gentle Roe Deer that will be caught in Pollok Park and released in the stadium.
THE CLOSING CEREMONY
Entertainment will include formation rave dancing by members of the Govan Health in the Community anti-drug campaigners, synchronised rock throwing, and music by the Drumchapel and Gorbals community choirs. The flame will be extinguished by police riot water cannon following inevitable pitch invasion by confused old firm fans (yes Rangers will be back).

The stadium itself will then be boarded up before the local athletes
break into it and remove all the copper piping and the central heating boiler.