http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html en-gb 30 Thu 31 Dec 2009 04:06:50 GMT+1 A feed of user comments from the page found at http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=18#comment18 jealoucy is the worst personality Fri 08 Aug 2008 06:36:57 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=17#comment17 At 12:04pm on 06 Aug 2008, SaturdayObserver wrote:Is there an Olympics Free edition of the BBC website for those of us who are boycotting this event? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>you are so funny, there are huge links on BBC website which are nothing to do with Olympic, why would you bother to click this link and even post a message? no one forced you, right? hypercrite.... LMAOwell i am getting used to that every BBC news reader is acting like either a grand judge or god(goddes), but so get over with their words, they are just fake actors or actress Fri 08 Aug 2008 06:35:44 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=16#comment16 "they are getting Huw Edwards (Newsreader, commentator of military/royal events) to do the commentary rather than the talented Barry Davies, who was the expert at Opening Ceremonies."Ah. That's not as bad as it could be. At least Mr. Edwards has good diction. I feared that we may be made to suffer one of the shouty, screamy five-live people. Fri 08 Aug 2008 05:45:48 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=15#comment15 I am not sure what the author tries to achieve with this article - spoil the real ceremony for us or do I assume correctly you do not have tickets for the opening tomorrow?? I am from Europe and I have lived in Beijing for a year. One thing that is so evident (and I am sorry that it is not really covered in your article) is how visible the passion and pride of the chinese people for these games / their culture is - hopefully the BBC will cover more of that side in the next few weeks!I am personally very excited to watch Ao Yun (unfortunately only on television) and I am sure it will be a fantastic event! Thu 07 Aug 2008 21:16:01 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=14#comment14 We Chinese should really chill and accept different people come from different background and have different opinions, and that's a good thing. Thu 07 Aug 2008 04:31:32 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=13#comment13 Another judgemental soul! Wed 06 Aug 2008 15:47:48 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=12#comment12 It does appear that some people take any form of comment or analysis on China, be it fair, negative, or just different to what is produced by the State, as personal criticism of the whole of China.I for one am looking forward very much to the opening ceremony, I'm sure it will be an amazing spectacle. But you can't host the Olympic Games, the biggest sporting event in the world, and expect everyone to be in complete agreement with you, and not offer any critique or comment.I can't imagine how they would cope with the negative attitudes of some of our own media here in the UK regarding the 2012 Games!! Wed 06 Aug 2008 13:09:11 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=11#comment11 Claire - can you let us know why a newsreader is acting as commentator for the Ceremony? Wed 06 Aug 2008 12:04:55 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=10#comment10 People. This is a blog from a journalist.. not from the Beijing Orgainsing Cttee.. A journalist's jobs in the free world means not swallowing what is put before them without question or doubt. Wed 06 Aug 2008 11:41:04 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=9#comment9 Is there an Olympics Free edition of the BBC website for those of us who are boycotting this event? Wed 06 Aug 2008 11:04:33 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=8#comment8 BBC really need to get rid of those old fashioned, subjective, bitter tone, overpaid BBC journalists. BBC needs younger professionals with multi culture background to renew BBC's image. Wed 06 Aug 2008 08:19:42 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=7#comment7 Eirczhao, you are right. I'm afraid I do not know much about China - but I am trying to learn. My comment was not a criticism - why take it as one? It was an admission of my own ignorance and therefore reluctance to cast judgement on 2,000 of years of Chinese history as displayed in dance and music - when I know little about it.There were lots of little nuances I would love to have had explained to me - though when I wandered into the public seating area I was very swiftly asked to move out.Despite China's powerful position in the world, the majority of the many millions who will be watching on TV globally, will be in the same boat as me.I shall be watching again on Friday for the real thing (Huw Edwards and Carrie Richards are commentating for TV in the UK, Nick Mullins for Radio5 Live). But maybe I need to find a Chinese friend to watch it with - and hopefully begin the (slow process) of my enlightenment! Wed 06 Aug 2008 08:18:14 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=6#comment6 Relax, Ms Stocks. It is just a game opening ceremony. If you feel offended by watching Chinese performance, give your ticket to me, I would be delighted. Wed 06 Aug 2008 08:14:38 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=5#comment5 Typical self-pride Bristish tone. What a shame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wed 06 Aug 2008 08:01:36 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=4#comment4 "Organisers said it would portray thousands of years of Chinese history - though I have to admit some of the imagery was too subtle for me."Is it too subtle for you? I guess it is because you do not know much about China. All you say above is just your feeling, you think little with your brain. If you want to make your essay more convincing, go to read more about our country. A person who can only feel can never be a good correspondent. Wed 06 Aug 2008 07:31:20 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=3#comment3 Let's hope they don't get James Reynold to do the voice over, the guy can make giving birth to a new baby sound like someone had just died. Wed 06 Aug 2008 03:19:46 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=2#comment2 levdavidovich - whilst they will show the event, they are getting Huw Edwards (Newsreader, commentator of military/royal events) to do the commentary rather than the talented Barry Davies, who was the expert at Opening Ceremonies.Anyhow, the brief snippits of the Opening Ceremony seem excellent - I was privileged enough to be at the final dress rehersal of the Opening Ceremony of the Athens Games, and it was an impressive sight to see. Like China, there were no cameras/camera phone, although this was the result of some tight security and proper frisking before entering the stadium complex. If it is as amazing as the burning rings, the draining pool and the man running on the cube, it will be an awesome sight. Tue 05 Aug 2008 23:21:52 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=1#comment1 you sounded just like one of those people who are hard to please :) so I don't feel bad for being a little bit harsh on what I just read...it kind of spoiled my excitement for the opening ceremony, hmmmm..., luckily, the NBC reporters are in good spirit Tue 05 Aug 2008 21:41:46 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/opening_ceremony_sneak_preview.html?page=0#comment0 Hopefully, when the BBC show this ceremony, the licence-fee payers will be spared an annoying voice-over from an overpaid BBC hack. Tue 05 Aug 2008 21:05:36 GMT+1