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[Acorn]

The cauldron is pretty cool but seems minuscule. Maybe it's because the stadium is so big.

Done on purpose because of the sustainability theme of the opening.

 

[LuuKyK]

The camera angles the music the fireworks and torch becoming a futurístic sun that reflects on the stadium... Just mindblowing.

 

[Winterblink]

That whole thing felt short compared to London. Which isn't a criticism!

London's opening ceremonies were one hell of a production.

 

[Ganzlinger]

The cauldron is pretty cool but seems minuscule. Maybe it's because the stadium is so big.

It's on purpose, to reduce the CO2 emission.

 

[Brazil]

That whole thing felt short compared to London. Which isn't a criticism!

It was built to be shorter, and on a way tighter budget too.

 

[Memento]

I mean, WOW

Dat was awesome

 

[30yearsofhurt]

it's the guy who got bumped by a spectator near the finish line right?

7k to go by this shitstain of a cunt

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Horan

 

[R10Neymarfan]

Hopefully the VR version will get posted on various "sites" love to see what that looks like

 

[baxter2231]

I missed something they are still calling out countries is the NBC airing not live?

 

[Omega Kirby]

Pretty ok ceremony.

 

[NewDust]

I'm off to bed... Wil be there at the first medal event: the men's road bicycle race.

 

[Memento]

Honestly 10/10

Loved it

The torch, the olympic archs, Giselle, the piane, the fireworks, the music, themes, messages, EVERYTHING

 

[mclem]

KJT on the BBC!

 

[Spiritreaver]

I liked it much more than London's, which was rather weird. Good stuff. Glad they put out a good message too. Something the entire planet needs to get behind.

 

[alfredofroylan]

Hey guys let's do an Olympic ceremony focused on sustainability and environmental issues, and then burn a lot of fireworks at the end.

 

[ldcommando]

Fuck the haters
Love my city
That was beautiful

Let's do this

 

[Dai101]

I missed something they are still calling out countries is the NBC airing not live?

Nope. Taped and delayed.

 

[Cheat Code]

Well it was alright. That one bit with the plane was the best part.

 

[Brazil]

Still wiping the tears.

This country's so fucked up, but I've waited for this my entire life. I'm so damn proud, fuck.

And now I have to sleep somehow because I have classes in 6 hours!

 

[Bold One]

That whole thing felt short compared to London. Which isn't a criticism!

No way, that flame alone!

seriously, who's got a gif of that thing?

 

[baxter2231]

Nope. Taped and delayed.

Wth i was told this wouldnt happen because of Rio's location, lies

 

[SilentRacoon]

I liked it much more than London's, which was rather weird. Good stuff. Glad they put out a good message too. Something the entire planet needs to get behind.

Yep this was the most riveting aspect of the ceremony, hopefully Japan follows course.

 

[NSESN]

Fuck the haters
Love my city
That was beautiful

Let's do this

That is the spirit

 

[Zero²]

Hey guys let's do an Olympic ceremony focused on sustainability and environmental issues, and then burn a lot of fireworks at the end.

Make them smell the co2!

 

[Memento]

Okay, so now we need gifs of:

1. Giselle

2. The plane taking off

3. The Olympic archs getting formed

4. The sun torch

GET TO WORK GAF

 

[R10Neymarfan]

Honestly 10/10

Loved it

The torch, the olympic archs, Giselle, the piane, the fireworks, the music, themes, messages, EVERYTHING

You should be proud, this is your home country. Even all the negative animosity, you should find these two weeks as a positive point for your country.

 

[AnotherDayAnotherDollar]

I liked it much more than London's, which was rather weird. Good stuff. Glad they put out a good message too. Something the entire planet needs to get behind.

The Donald doesn't wanna hear that shit.

 

[Empyrean Heaven]

Okay, who dressed Poland?

 

[mcfrank]

Nbc Apple TV app is so terrible

 

[jrmanimal]

I kinda shed a few tears during this 4 hour show. I hope everything goes well. Let's go Brazil!

OLE OLE OLE OLEEE

 

[Rayis]

I want to give birth to Tonga's flag-bearer babies.

 

[illmatic22]

Yo soy Boricua! Pa que tu lo sepas! Love my island!

 

[Pedrito]

Thanks for the infos on the cauldron. Makes sense.

Nice show. Good job Rio and good luck for the next two weeks!

Time for bed. Rowing starts early tomorrow morning.

 

[KeyBladerXIII]

Puerto Rico marching through! WOOO!

 

[Majine]

I'd still say Beijing and London had superior openings, but it was good.

 

[Volimar]

I'd still say Beijing and London had superior openings, but it was good.

I doubt we'll ever see a better opening than Beijing.

 

[DD]

I was a bit apprehensive when I heard that it was going to be a tight budget ceremony, but holy balls, it couldn't be more amazing! Just f*ckin' perfect!

 

[Xumbrega]

 

[jett]

That's a seriously gorgeous torch. Amazing design.

That was a really nice ceremony. Rio did Brazil and South America proud!

Now... LET'S GO USAIN BOLT 3X GOLD AGAIN

 

[Peterthumpa]

I can count with half the fingers of one hand how many times I've said I'm proud of this country.

Today was one of them. Bravo Brasil.

 

[zero_suit]

I'd still say Beijing and London had superior openings, but it was good.

I doubt we'll ever see a better opening than Beijing.

Beijing will most likely never be topped. Tokyo might come close, though.

 

[MRrogermoore]

How far am I from seeing the torch and all the cool shit you guys are gawking at? Romania just walked out.

 

[KeyBladerXIII]

"The fuck is going on down there?"

 

[Memento]

WELL TIME TO GO TO BED GAF

ONCE AGAIN, NO THE LAST GUARDIAN

MAYBE AT TGS

SEE YOU SOON

 

[Alebrije]

Maybe Anthony Howe designed the torch

 

[ldcommando]

How far am I from seeing the torch and all the cool shit you guys are gawking at? Romania just walked out.

You still got ways to go,friend

 

[Fuu]

Fuck the haters
Love my city
That was beautiful

Let's do this

yep. so much bitching and negativity in the past few days.

not turning a blind eye to the issues at all, but there are a lot of positives and it's important to focus on them too.

 

[M.W.]

I missed something they are still calling out countries is the NBC airing not live?

Not much will be live on NBC.

 

[Oersted]

A jaguar smiles in the sky

Spoiler

I'm sorry

 

[NCR Redslayer]

Is the american team the one with the russian colors?