Beijing 2008 Olympics Closing Ceremonies LIVE THREAD

[retrokitten]

Georgian born Khatuna Lorig will carry the US flag.

U.S. team picks Georgian to lead them in closing ceremony

[retrokitten]

Tomorrow is silent_jonny's Freeper anniversary!!!

[retrokitten]

Did you see that kiss the one Brazilian guy gave the other one?? I really had no idea men’s team volleyball was so gay.

[TomGuy]

Next time, IOC should get rid of scoring and medals. It puts undue pressure on the athletes.

Maybe they should even eliminate contact sports, as someone might get hurt.

After all, schools are eliminating recess activities, such as dodge ball.

We have to think of the athletes and the devastation they must feel if they screw up (like dropping the baton or falling off the balance beam) or lose an event.

Welcome to the new world of PC.

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[tbpiper]

I actually expectied a high death toll since there was so much...youth in Asisa.

[retrokitten]

Can you imagine? It would be nothing but BMX racing and trampoline...oh wait.

Hey- did Costas just say AN HOUR until the ceremonies actually start?? :-/

[Cudjo]

yep he said an hour, thank goodness this is the last night for a long time I have to look at Costas

[retrokitten]

Are you my wacky uncle? LOL ;-)

[Majie Purple]

Well, I got a ping, not sure under new or prior name.Ya, no worries, whichever way/name. Just glad to be here!:)

[retrokitten]

I didn’t see Matt Lauer, so hopefully the annoyingness will be cut by half.

[retrokitten]

I’m glad you are here, too!

[OCC]

Hey, I watched a LOT of the Olympics just to see BMX racing! I luckily stumbled across the finals which they showed less than 10 minutes of for both the Men's and Women's. That was one awesome track!

[retrokitten]

The Brazilian team makes me uncomfortable with their touchiness. Every time they score, someone bad-touches someone else.

[expatguy]

"Georgian born Khatuna Lorig will carry the US flag."

And the point to this?

I find it disgusting. If anyone should carry the flag it should be Phelps.

An American Expat in Southeast Asia

[G8 Diplomat]

I missed the opening ceremonies, so I’ll be tuning in an hour to watch the closing ceremonies. Once again, we got the most medals! Even with the underage Chinese gymnasts and questionably fair judging. Eat that, China!

[Majie Purple]

Awww,TY & Ditto!!

[retrokitten]

Phelps is in London promoting the 2012 games.

[tsmith130]

You’re probably right but I think he’s no longer there.

[OCC]

Every time they score, someone bad-touches someone else.

That is why I'm watching a crappy 60 minutes re-rerun until the top of the hour!

[dfwgator]

Uhh, Phelps is in London right now.

[retrokitten]

Yes, come back when they start! I didn’t realize we had to watch 90 minutes of men’s volleyball beforehand.