Olympic Opening Ceremony Celebrates NHS- Americans baffled?

[saxitoxin]

The OP did contain a summary of major news sources from around the world, noting that the US sources were confused about the NHS part. You'll find it on page one, at the top.

My posts have contained various summaries of major news sources from around the world, noting that many sources were confused about the NHS part. You explained all the confusion was the result of Mary Poppins.

Were the world's nations except the US confused at the NHS part due to Mary Poppins but the US was confused at the NHS part due to something else? You've presented a very schizophrenic argument that I'm having difficulty following. If I were cynical I'd say it's an attempt to downplay the negative reception a very bizarre and unusually militant ceremony received in many quarters by dismissing it as "politicking." (Of course, I'm not cynical.)

They didn't seem confused to me. I'm not sure why you consider Mary Poppins to be militant, though, to be fair.

It's unfortunate you want to troll rather than have a frank discussion about the consensus negative reception the ceremonies received. I have (a) posted links to reports of German commentators having no idea of what was happening during the nurse stripper scenes. I have (b) posted comments from Zimbabwean journalists upset at Britain not showing her history of rape and looting. I have (c) posted links to French TV commentators making remarks about why the NHS scene didn't talk about Britain's famous 3-year queues for BP checks. I have (d) explained the militancy of the James Bond demonstration. I have (e) discussed the weirdness of the rictus grins in this utterly bizarre moment where people were robotically waving at a billionaire cigarette company owner flying around -



I know when one's country is criticized one's natural reaction is to plug one's ears, wrap oneself in the flag and scream as loud as you can. That's fine, carry on doing that. You do it best. Just please don't troll. Thanks.

[Symmetry]

The OP did contain a summary of major news sources from around the world, noting that the US sources were confused about the NHS part. You'll find it on page one, at the top.

My posts have contained various summaries of major news sources from around the world, noting that many sources were confused about the NHS part. You explained all the confusion was the result of Mary Poppins.

Were the world's nations except the US confused at the NHS part due to Mary Poppins but the US was confused at the NHS part due to something else? You've presented a very schizophrenic argument that I'm having difficulty following. If I were cynical I'd say it's an attempt to downplay the negative reception a very bizarre and unusually militant ceremony received in many quarters by dismissing it as "politicking." (Of course, I'm not cynical.)

They didn't seem confused to me. I'm not sure why you consider Mary Poppins to be militant, though, to be fair.

It's unfortunate you want to troll rather than have a frank discussion about the consensus negative reception the ceremonies received. I have (a) posted links to reports of German commentators having no idea of what was happening during the nurse stripper scenes. I have (b) posted comments from Zimbabwean journalists upset at Britain not showing her history of rape and looting. I have (c) posted links to French TV commentators making remarks about why the NHS scene didn't talk about Britain's famous 3-year queues for BP checks. I have (d) explained the militancy of the James Bond demonstration. I have (e) discussed the weirdness of the rictus grins in this utterly bizarre moment where people were robotically waving at a billionaire cigarette company owner flying around -



I know when one's country is criticized one's natural reaction is to plug one's ears, wrap oneself in the flag and scream as loud as you can. That's fine, carry on doing that. You do it best. Just please don't troll. Thanks.

It seems like you're angry and confused about the NHS bit, but uncertain about how to express that anger. Would it be fair to say that this topic has left you confused?

I don't want to put words into your keys, but you seem to not want to talk about the subject at hand, and even want to fabricate oddities.

What's up Saxi? Did a song and dance routine about the NHS and Mary Poppins really cause this level of vitriol?

[saxitoxin]

The OP did contain a summary of major news sources from around the world, noting that the US sources were confused about the NHS part. You'll find it on page one, at the top.

My posts have contained various summaries of major news sources from around the world, noting that many sources were confused about the NHS part. You explained all the confusion was the result of Mary Poppins.

Were the world's nations except the US confused at the NHS part due to Mary Poppins but the US was confused at the NHS part due to something else? You've presented a very schizophrenic argument that I'm having difficulty following. If I were cynical I'd say it's an attempt to downplay the negative reception a very bizarre and unusually militant ceremony received in many quarters by dismissing it as "politicking." (Of course, I'm not cynical.)

They didn't seem confused to me. I'm not sure why you consider Mary Poppins to be militant, though, to be fair.

It's unfortunate you want to troll rather than have a frank discussion about the consensus negative reception the ceremonies received. I have (a) posted links to reports of German commentators having no idea of what was happening during the nurse stripper scenes. I have (b) posted comments from Zimbabwean journalists upset at Britain not showing her history of rape and looting. I have (c) posted links to French TV commentators making remarks about why the NHS scene didn't talk about Britain's famous 3-year queues for BP checks. I have (d) explained the militancy of the James Bond demonstration. I have (e) discussed the weirdness of the rictus grins in this utterly bizarre moment where people were robotically waving at a billionaire cigarette company owner flying around -



I know when one's country is criticized one's natural reaction is to plug one's ears, wrap oneself in the flag and scream as loud as you can. That's fine, carry on doing that. You do it best. Just please don't troll. Thanks.

It seems like you're angry and confused about the NHS bit, but uncertain about how to express that anger. Would it be fair to say that this topic has left you confused?

I don't want to put words into your keys, but you seem to not want to talk about the subject at hand, and even want to fabricate oddities.

What's up Saxi? Did a song and dance routine about the NHS and Mary Poppins really cause this level of vitriol?

I'm not sure what you're talking about, I already said, above, that I was angry; to wit -

I was desperately upset at having been omitted from the discussion of befuddlement and was simply remarking your thread title is factually misleading.

Now that we've established - a second time - that I'm upset, could you please address the issues I've raised in a frank and honest way? Namely: have you been permitted to stop smiling yet or did the Queen command you to keep your face frozen in a rictus grin until she flies home? Speaking of flies, have any got stuck in between your teeth? I would appreciate you addressing these queries in a mature and transparent manner. Thank You.

[Symmetry]

The OP did contain a summary of major news sources from around the world, noting that the US sources were confused about the NHS part. You'll find it on page one, at the top.

My posts have contained various summaries of major news sources from around the world, noting that many sources were confused about the NHS part. You explained all the confusion was the result of Mary Poppins.

Were the world's nations except the US confused at the NHS part due to Mary Poppins but the US was confused at the NHS part due to something else? You've presented a very schizophrenic argument that I'm having difficulty following. If I were cynical I'd say it's an attempt to downplay the negative reception a very bizarre and unusually militant ceremony received in many quarters by dismissing it as "politicking." (Of course, I'm not cynical.)

They didn't seem confused to me. I'm not sure why you consider Mary Poppins to be militant, though, to be fair.

It's unfortunate you want to troll rather than have a frank discussion about the consensus negative reception the ceremonies received. I have (a) posted links to reports of German commentators having no idea of what was happening during the nurse stripper scenes. I have (b) posted comments from Zimbabwean journalists upset at Britain not showing her history of rape and looting. I have (c) posted links to French TV commentators making remarks about why the NHS scene didn't talk about Britain's famous 3-year queues for BP checks. I have (d) explained the militancy of the James Bond demonstration. I have (e) discussed the weirdness of the rictus grins in this utterly bizarre moment where people were robotically waving at a billionaire cigarette company owner flying around -



I know when one's country is criticized one's natural reaction is to plug one's ears, wrap oneself in the flag and scream as loud as you can. That's fine, carry on doing that. You do it best. Just please don't troll. Thanks.

It seems like you're angry and confused about the NHS bit, but uncertain about how to express that anger. Would it be fair to say that this topic has left you confused?

I don't want to put words into your keys, but you seem to not want to talk about the subject at hand, and even want to fabricate oddities.

What's up Saxi? Did a song and dance routine about the NHS and Mary Poppins really cause this level of vitriol?

I'm not sure what you're talking about, I already said, above, that I was angry; to wit -

I was desperately upset at having been omitted from the discussion of befuddlement and was simply remarking your thread title is factually misleading.

Now that we've established - a second time - that I'm upset, could you please address the issues I've raised in a frank and honest way? Namely: have you been permitted to stop smiling yet or did the Queen command you to keep your face frozen in a rictus grin until she flies home? Speaking of flies, have any got stuck in between your teeth? I would appreciate you addressing these queries in a mature and transparent manner. Thank You.

Yes, no, no, no.

[saxitoxin]

Now that we've established - a second time - that I'm upset, could you please address the issues I've raised in a frank and honest way? Namely: have you been permitted to stop smiling yet or did the Queen command you to keep your face frozen in a rictus grin until she flies home? Speaking of flies, have any got stuck in between your teeth? I would appreciate you addressing these queries in a mature and transparent manner. Thank You.

Yes, no, no, no.

Thank You. That wasn't so hard, was it?

Now if only Woodruff could be trained to be as cooperative. I've thus far only managed to get him to stop making on the living room carpet.

[Symmetry]

Tis all good, now perhaps you could explain why you're actually pissed off. Would a degree of honesty be too much to ask if it wasn't at the expense of another poster?

You have become weirdly nasty of late.

[saxitoxin]

Tis all good, now perhaps you could explain why you're actually pissed off.

I think New York Times bestselling author Ranga Mberi put it best, when he tweeted:

OK Britain, we see you flaunting your history. Where's the bit in which you invade, loot, kill and plunder? #London2012 #olympicceremony
http://twitter.com/rangamberi/status/228950036770353154

Or French commentator and tennis star Amelie Mauresmo when she said:

"Of course you have to wait several weeks to be treated [in the NHS]."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2012/ju ... rom-abroad

etc. etc. etc. (scroll up for the rest)

[Woodruff]

Now if only Woodruff could be trained to be as cooperative. I've thus far only managed to get him to stop making on the living room carpet.

f*ck off, troll.

[yang guize]

LOL. says this:

I've given up on that country.

continues to post furious rants about the UK and its inhabitants.

someone got themself realy mad. maybe he had a english girlfriend who ran away from him for another man? (inb4 saxitoxin makes childish insults about english women)

[Gypsys Kiss]

LOL. says this:

I've given up on that country.

continues to post furious rants about the UK and its inhabitants.

someone got themself realy mad. maybe he had a english girlfriend who ran away from him for another man? (inb4 saxitoxin makes childish insults about english women)

I'm beginning to think he was one of the half dozen or so refugees that were denied access to the country

[beezer]

Another thread with Sym playing the part of the snotty little brat. Fantastic!
The opening ceremony was stoopit and Boyle should never be allowed to put the rest of the world through something like that again. Brazil, save us in 2016!

[Symmetry]

Another thread with Sym playing the part of the snotty little brat. Fantastic!
The opening ceremony was stoopit and Boyle should never be allowed to put the rest of the world through something like that again. Brazil, save us in 2016!

Ouch, such a fascist response. Why shouldn't he have been allowed? Did the world suffer so much?

And if Brazil can't put on a better party than anywhere else in the world, I'll be disappointed.

[saxitoxin]

opening ceremony in gifs -

The 25 Most Absurd Moments Of The Olympic Opening Ceremony
In the course of this totally bizarre ceremony, 25 moments stood above the rest.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/ktlincoln/the-2 ... ic-opening

[Symmetry]

LOL. says this:

I've given up on that country.

continues to post furious rants about the UK and its inhabitants.

someone got themself realy mad. maybe he had a english girlfriend who ran away from him for another man? (inb4 saxitoxin makes childish insults about english women)

I'm beginning to think he was one of the half dozen or so refugees that were denied access to the country

He certainly seems bitter about something.