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BigBallChunkyTime posted:Naomi Osaka gets the honor. How cool.
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oh gently caress the torch is GODDAMN GORGEOUS
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Oh it's a Hydro flame? That's badass.
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Ok ill be happy if a guy in a rubber Godzilla costume does it.
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Jul 23, 2021 15:49
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I don't know enough about her other than she withdrew from a bunch of tournaments because she didn't want to do press?
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balla
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Flame on. Kiwi out. Goodnight, Olympigoons.
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Photex posted:I don't know enough about her other than she withdrew from a bunch of tournaments because she didn't want to do press? i honestly thought she withdrew from the olympics
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Jul 23, 2021 15:49
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Let the games begin!
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Distorted Kiwi posted:Flame on. Kiwi out. Goodnight, Olympigoons. Goodnight goon.
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Photex posted:I don't know enough about her other than she withdrew from a bunch of tournaments because she didn't want to do press? She's Haitian-Japanese and really good at tennis
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Cool ending.
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Photex posted:I don't know enough about her other than she withdrew from a bunch of tournaments because she didn't want to do press? It wasn't just that she didn't want to do press. She felt like the obligated press conferences weren't anything but journalists trying to ask lovely questions that do nothing but instill doubt and were bad for her mental health.
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Jul 23, 2021 15:52
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Really beautiful flame. Such a shame the ceremony was so subdued, but not really a surprise.
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Jul 23, 2021 15:53
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frankenfreak posted:non-zero odds for Mario, considering the last closing ceremony With so many sponsors distancing themselves from the games in Japan I bet they culled all licensed content from the opening ceremony to be safe.
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Jul 23, 2021 15:54
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BonoMan posted:It wasn't just that she didn't want to do press. She felt like the obligated press conferences weren't anything but journalists trying to ask lovely questions that do nothing but instill doubt and were bad for her mental health. Got it, I'm not surprised that ESPN cut off the reason then
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Jul 23, 2021 15:54
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Everything you need to know if you missed the opening ceremony: https://twitter.com/buzzfeednews/status/1418565663036166144?s=21
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Jul 23, 2021 15:55
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Senor Tron posted:With so many sponsors distancing themselves from the games in Japan I bet they culled all licensed content from the opening ceremony to be safe. 100%. There is no way there wouldn't be a nintendo song in the parade unless they pulled the rights, which is a real shame. Should have replaced him with Sonic. edit: thanks for hanging out goons! Overall not a great opener, but at least it finished strong!
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Jul 23, 2021 15:57
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raditts posted:She's Haitian-Japanese and really good at tennis And she has copped SO MUCH poo poo about if she’s “Japanese” enough to represent the country. And that was who they chose to light the torch. They at least got that right. Legitimately inspiring, along with Rui Hachimura being one of the two flag-bearers.
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Jul 23, 2021 15:57
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Zero One posted:Everything you need to know if you missed the opening ceremony: Helllloooooooo
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harperdc posted:And she has copped SO MUCH poo poo about if she’s “Japanese” enough to represent the country. Having Rui be a flag bearer was cool and Naomi closing it out even better.
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Jul 23, 2021 16:00
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Well I can definitely say I’m glad this sub forum got opened back up and this thread was made and we were all able to post here and have a good time. I know it’s corny and lame but more than any other part of the Olympics I just really look forward to shitposting with you folx about weird poo poo like goth wizard and funny stuff like oiled up shirtless athletes. I’m going back to sleep now but I’m glad I was able to take the time to wake up and watch this with y’all it was great live.
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Jul 23, 2021 16:01
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Ravus posted:100%. There is no way there wouldn't be a nintendo song in the parade unless they pulled the rights, which is a real shame. Should have replaced him with Sonic. I want to see the universe where they had a Smash style section.
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Jul 23, 2021 16:02
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Some weird parts, some boring parts, and a couple of kick-rear end, awesome "gently caress yea" parts. That's Japan for you!
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Jul 23, 2021 16:02
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i know literally nothing about Naomi Osaka but as soon as i saw her i was positive there'd be some conjured up controversy about her that'd mean lots of pissed off white Americans tweeting about her guess what there is
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Jul 23, 2021 16:02
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Cenen posted:Well I can definitely say I’m glad this sub forum got opened back up and this thread was made and we were all able to post here and have a good time. I know it’s corny and lame but more than any other part of the Olympics I just really look forward to shitposting with you folx about weird poo poo like goth wizard and funny stuff like oiled up shirtless athletes. I’m going back to sleep now but I’m glad I was able to take the time to wake up and watch this with y’all it was great live. Same. I love the combo of people knowing more than me about Japanese video game music, moderate poo poo posting and everyone uniting around the theme of dunking on their national broadcasters and their shortcomings. Also gently caress the IOC, Bach and bloody Visa commercials. Edit: Okay saying Naomi represents us overcoming adversity during COVID might be a bit much NBC J33uk fucked around with this message at 16:13 on Jul 23, 2021 |
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Jul 23, 2021 16:08
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Original planned opening ceremony was apparently much different with anime and Mario https://archive.is/fyhh3
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Jul 23, 2021 16:14
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I'm no expert but wouldn't a person like Ichiro or a Olympic Champion be a better pick for torch lighting? Osaka is a decent pick but it likely should go to the best living sportsperson from your country who is a Olympian and that's not her right now.
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Jul 23, 2021 16:15
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Island Nation posted:I'm no expert but wouldn't a person like Ichiro or a Olympic Champion be a better pick for torch lighting? Osaka is a decent pick but it likely should go to the best living sportsperson from your country who is a Olympian and that's not her right now. She's an excellent athlete and has been the focus of mental health discussion recently. I think it was a fine choice.
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Jul 23, 2021 16:16
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Island Nation posted:I'm no expert but wouldn't a person like Ichiro or a Olympic Champion be a better pick for torch lighting? Osaka is a decent pick but it likely should go to the best living sportsperson from your country who is a Olympian and that's not her right now. the first Japanese woman to win a tennis Major (Australian/French/Wimbledon/US), and has since won more. there's a reason she's the highest-paid Japanese athlete at the moment (from memory) and it's not because the tennis winnings or her Nike contract are that big, she's the face of a few other major brands here. She's still active, and incredibly high profile. and like I mentioned above, there has been so much angst from conservatives here about if she's "Japanese" enough, so it's an excellent gently caress you to old people who think that way.
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Jul 23, 2021 16:24
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^ I considered that given Japan's issue with race and sex but her skills outweigh attempts at virtue signaling^BigBallChunkyTime posted:She's an excellent athlete and has been the focus of mental health discussion recently. I think it was a fine choice. If the ceremony was going for Japan in 2021 then yes she is the right choice. I just think the honor should go to the GOAT Olympian of the country hosting. Island Nation fucked around with this message at 16:37 on Jul 23, 2021 |
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Jul 23, 2021 16:34
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literally a hog posted:Original planned opening ceremony was apparently much different with anime and Mario I just woke up and realized the Olympics started so I had to go back and rewatch the Tokyo preview from the 2016 closing. Man, that got me super hyped for these games. Of course, they once again make it super impossible to actually watch the games or ceremonies without paying for cable or jumping through a million hoops. 
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Jul 23, 2021 17:46
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DizzyBum posted:I just woke up and realized the Olympics started so I had to go back and rewatch the Tokyo preview from the 2016 closing. Man, that got me super hyped for these games. There's still at least one benefit left for living in the UK. Now if only the timezone wasn't complete trash 
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Jul 23, 2021 18:29
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Island Nation posted:^ I considered that given Japan's issue with race and sex but her skills outweigh attempts at virtue signaling^ Did you see how many stairs she had to climb? It legit would have been a concern. There's also international recognition for the global audience, and the IOC probably weigh in on whether the flame lighter is famous enough for the honour they're gifting them.
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Jul 23, 2021 18:31
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goatface posted:Did you see how many stairs she had to climb? It legit would have been a concern. 1976 had two kids representing English and French Canada, 1992 was a Paralympian, 2012 was a bunch of teenagers that the UK thought might become famous in sports so Q score and ability hasn't mattered too much. It is only my opinion that a great Olympian gets the honor, nothing more
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Jul 23, 2021 18:52
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Aardvark! posted:i know literally nothing about Naomi Osaka but as soon as i saw her i was positive there'd be some conjured up controversy about her that'd mean lots of pissed off white Americans tweeting about her It's funny, because the first time I really saw her name in the press is when she beat Serena Williams at the US Open(?) and a lot of the same people / press that were pretending to be all sympathetic towards her in order to poo poo on Serena are probably the same ones making GBS threads on her now.
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Jul 23, 2021 19:33
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She was #7 on the NY Times prediction of who would light the torch, behind some wrestlers and gymnasts who won multiple golds. I’m sure there was a spirited debate over whether to pick someone people outside Japan had heard of or not.
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Jul 23, 2021 19:41
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raditts posted:It's funny, because the first time I really saw her name in the press is when she beat Serena Williams at the US Open(?) and a lot of the same people / press that were pretending to be all sympathetic towards her in order to poo poo on Serena are probably the same ones making GBS threads on her now. yes it was a very awkward title for her that said, i'm expecting serena to light the torch in 2028
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The drones transitioning from a logo to a globe was loving jaw-dropping. The athlete presentation featuring JRPG battle/boss music was a cool move, but I wish they'd mixed it a bit better. I noted that a lot of countries chose not just to embrace gender diversity (including countries which I would not have expected it from, which was a pleasant surprise), but also to have people of different races carry the flags. And so much sartorial expression - it gets better every time!
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