Posted on 08/06/2016 3:16:22 PM PDT by C19fan
Yep, I was turned off by that too. Why are the Olympics now pushing global warming????
I had blocked that asinine "climate change" imbecility from my mind.
Had I switched the event off I would have missed the torch lighting ceremony.
That was worth the wasted few hours... awesome.
I never made it to the torch lighting. The commercials put me to sleep after the Kip Keno award. I woke up to a used car infomercial.
I have never really been a fan. This year I have actively avoided it.
I watched it last night. It was pretty good.
More were likely watching the more entertaining kitty games.
My wife and daughter, previous devourers of the opening ceremonies, both said “Meh” and skipped it. Apparently they weren’t alone.
What a shame. If sponsors were sharp they would have negotiated viewership guarantees for advertising rates. They should he calling in for their refunds anytime now.
Hubby watched the PC crap, I had my nose in my Kindle, looked up long enough to see Phelps carry in the Stars and Stripes. That is as far as I could handle. I do want to watch Phelps win another medal. That will be the extent of my watching, I’d rather read a good book on my Kindle.
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