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Woo! The XXX Olympiad have almost officially begun! Opinions of everything so far? Might be best to use spoilers because for some of us across the pond, NBC did not want to air it live, so we have to wait thirty minutes after the opening ceremony begins to watch. I'll probably put some news in here, results, medals, etc. Maybe I'll put up a poll or two? Games Coverage: NBC coverage (http://www.nbcolympics.com/). BBC coverage (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/2012/). London 2012 coverage (http://www.london2012.com/). Polls: The first poll is based on the 15 countries with the highest overall medal count, take no offense if your country is not there.

2012-07-27 23:54:00 Author: tanrockstan34 Posts: 1076

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NBC has a page that lists it all. Great for finding the events you'd like to watch. http://www.nbcolympics.com/

2012-07-28 00:02:00 Author: Lady_Luck__777 Posts: 3458

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Yup, I'll probably be watching everything though, I'm an Olympic aficionado of sorts. There have been so many anger people with NBC that they choose not to broadcast the opening ceremonies live, but they will have every event live on their website.

2012-07-28 00:04:00 Author: tanrockstan34 Posts: 1076

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BBC has some excellent coverage as well (for those of us who can't get NBC abroad) I've been watching the opening ceremonies for three hours now and it's pretty awesome. Just heard this is the first Olympics that ALL the countries participating have women members as part of their delegations.... that... is... just.... AWESOME! Very excited to watch all the events I can! I've got to root for Team GB and USA this time though!

2012-07-28 00:15:00 Author: Morgana25 Posts: 5983

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There's a BBC sports app on PS3 for UK people under my channels in TV/Video services I think it'll have live streaming for everything.

2012-07-28 01:08:00 Author: Rabid-Coot Posts: 6728

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Loving the opening ceremonies! I really enjoyed the transformations portions.

2012-07-28 03:18:00 Author: tanrockstan34 Posts: 1076

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Usa! Usa! Usa!

2012-07-28 03:28:00 Author: SuperROBO1 Posts: 358

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I've watched a lot of Olympics today...

2012-07-28 19:31:00 Author: tanrockstan34 Posts: 1076

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Yep, Ive been watching the Olympics. I do track and field so its exciting for me EDIT: And wheres Jamaica on that list? They are hands down the best track-runners in the world at sprinting.

2012-07-28 20:14:00 Author: DominationMags Posts: 1840

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Herp derp? What list, I don't think anybody posted a list? Welp, NBC broadcasts on three different channels I think, it is hard to keep up with all of them so currently I am watching USA vs South Korea in women's Volleyball. It is a pretty awesome first match, Women's Basketball was great too, and I think Croatia preformed well at their first Olympiad.

2012-07-28 21:15:00 Author: tanrockstan34 Posts: 1076

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Herp derp? What list, I don't think anybody posted a list? I'm pretty sure he's referring to the poll you've created.

2012-07-28 22:25:00 Author: Dragonvarsity Posts: 5208

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Oh, well Mags, if you read the OP, you'll find that I said I only included the current top 15 countries with the highest medal count. I could have added every country... but the poll would be the length of a page.

2012-07-29 01:30:00 Author: tanrockstan34 Posts: 1076

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We went down the road to see the cycling go past. n_n Amazing how many people turned up just to watch them shoot by in 5 seconds. It was fun though, because our cousins brought cake and scotched eggs. c[: o.o Whoa, you may have seen me for a brief second on tv. That is a scary thought. I must go back to my cellar.

2012-07-29 07:26:00 Author: PygmyOwl Posts: 1316

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My highlights were when the U.S. opening marchers discovered their outfits were made in China (http://espn.go.com/olympics/summer/2012/story/_/id/8160403/2012-olympics-china-made-team-usa-uniforms-ignite-anger) and when Kuwaitans accidentally sung Borat's Kazakhstan National Anthem (http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/03/another-country-confuses-borat-music-with-kazakhstans-national-anthem/255028/) instead of the real one. So, what are our favorite sports to watch? I'm finding the "lesser" sports like fencing, shooting, and judo pretty awesome.

2012-07-29 18:15:00 Author: Incinerator22 Posts: 3251

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So, what are our favorite sports to watch? I'm finding the "lesser" sports like fencing, shooting, and judo pretty awesome. I saw the archery event. Wasn't interested that much since I don't shoot that much, but the Italy vs. USA finals was amazing. I'm still impressed by that clutch Italy pulled off.

2012-07-29 19:50:00 Author: CyberSora Posts: 5551

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I saw the archery event. Wasn't interested that much since I don't shoot that much, but the Italy vs. USA finals was amazing. I'm still impressed by that clutch Italy pulled off. I would marry ki bo bae.

2012-07-29 19:59:00 Author: Ayneh Posts: 2454

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I pretty much love every sport, and I try to watch as many as possible. I really love the sports that have those "WHOA WTF JUST HAPPENED?!? HOW IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE?" moments.

2012-07-30 03:22:00 Author: tanrockstan34 Posts: 1076

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Anyone else watched the mens basketball?

2012-07-30 04:34:00 Author: SuperROBO1 Posts: 358

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I haven't been able to keep up with everything, and it's a bit late saying this, but that final serve on the U.S. vs. Australia (I think?) for women's volleyball trials was amazing. Those Aussies really gave it their all. I haven't been able to watch every second, but I have seen a whole lot of swimming and gymnastics, really cool stuff. Congratulations to Ryan Lochte on his win on the first day, although I had to laugh at his interview, seeing the way he described things. xP

2012-07-30 11:37:00 Author: Dragonvarsity Posts: 5208

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I was sick of Locthe before the 400IM. He basically lost the relay for the US. Seriously though, what is with all the hype, is he really that great of a swimmer (compared to other athletes at the games). I was watching kayak slalom earlier, intense.

2012-07-30 19:53:00 Author: tanrockstan34 Posts: 1076

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Double post, derp. I can't believe what happened to GB in the Men's Gymnastics Final, they were robbed!

2012-08-03 01:54:00 Author: tanrockstan34 Posts: 1076

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I just don't get the appeal of the olympics. I'm watching it at work right now and I'm feeling totally, utterly, mind numbingly bored out of my skull. Wow...people running around a field! Gosh...people swimming laps of a pool! Stand back in amazement...paint drying on a wall! Someone hand me a gun so I can shoot myself in the head and put an end to this tedium!

2012-08-04 22:14:00 Author: Ungreth Posts: 2130

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I just don't get the appeal of the olympics. I'm watching it at work right now and I'm feeling totally, utterly, mind numbingly bored out of my skull. Wow...people running around a field! Gosh...people swimming laps of a pool! Stand back in amazement...paint drying on a wall! Someone hand me a gun so I can shoot myself in the head and put an end to this tedium! ... and win gold medal in the Headshooting event?

2012-08-06 12:16:00 Author: Ali_Star Posts: 4085

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I just can't wait until powerwalking... that is when things really heat up.

2012-08-06 15:22:00 Author: tanrockstan34 Posts: 1076

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The Olympics can suck my balls.

2012-08-06 17:53:00 Author: Unknown User

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I just don't get the appeal of the olympics. I'm watching it at work right now and I'm feeling totally, utterly, mind numbingly bored out of my skull. Wow...people running around a field! Gosh...people swimming laps of a pool! Stand back in amazement...paint drying on a wall! Someone hand me a gun so I can shoot myself in the head and put an end to this tedium! Or you could just not watch it. Although, seeing how much the Olympics are broadcasted, I can see that isn't as easy as it might sound. But, seeing just how popular the Olympics are, and that this is the 30th modern olympiad, I'm pretty sure we should all know how this works by now. Nonetheless, we all have our own opinion, and maybe some sports just don't suit certain people's interests, while others would. I haven't been watching the Olympics much lately, but I was at the beginning, and I'll definitely try to get back into it. (As far as things go for Ryan Lochte, I wasn't trying to praise him or whatever, I've barely even heard of the guy. Just saying congrats.))

2012-08-06 18:42:00 Author: Dragonvarsity Posts: 5208

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Or you could just not watch it. Although, seeing how much the Olympics are broadcasted, I can see that isn't as easy as it might sound. But, seeing just how popular the Olympics are, and that this is the 30th modern olympiad, I'm pretty sure we should all know how this works by now. I work night shifts at a nursing home where we sit together in the lounge when the residents are sleeping, and the other staff like to watch TV through the night. That means the olympics is always there, right in my face. Hard to avoid it really.

2012-08-06 19:29:00 Author: Ungreth Posts: 2130

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I just don't get the appeal of the olympics. I'm watching it at work right now and I'm feeling totally, utterly, mind numbingly bored out of my skull. Wow...people running around a field! Gosh...people swimming laps of a pool! Stand back in amazement...paint drying on a wall! Someone hand me a gun so I can shoot myself in the head and put an end to this tedium! It's true that the Olympics are a bit dull, but I watch them out of boredom and actual interest in certain events (i.e. Archery, since I've been practicing for quite a bit now). Well that and patriotism; it's fun seeing someone post how their country will beat yours, only to have the exact opposite happen and see a flood of posts chanting and bragging about it. Other than that, most people who watch them generally like sports, so I guess not everybody can get into it. BTW, I'd suggest you play Russian Roulette before you off yourself; at least have a bit of fun before calling it quits.

2012-08-06 20:20:00 Author: CyberSora Posts: 5551

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I work night shifts at a nursing home where we sit together in the lounge when the residents are sleeping, and the other staff like to watch TV through the night. That means the olympics is always there, right in my face. Hard to avoid it really. Alright, I was just making sure. Sorry, didn't really know you were put into those kind of situations.

2012-08-06 20:39:00 Author: Dragonvarsity Posts: 5208

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**** is heating up in women's ping pong.

2012-08-07 11:34:00 Author: Ayneh Posts: 2454

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Rawr Olympics, I just can't get enougth of them. I watched anything and everything it's been amazing. How fast is handball? WOW Bolt or Blake? BOLT!!! Come on Team GB!!! There is a London 2012 Official Results App available on itunes that is very good has bags of informaton. And BBC iPlayer has coverage...in the UK at least, I don't know if region comes into account. Dive into the spirit of the Olympics!!! http://lbp.me/v/d993kv

2012-08-08 21:28:00 Author: Zikan Posts: 14

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There should be penny-farthing races. That would be epic.

2012-08-09 21:24:00 Author: tanrockstan34 Posts: 1076

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I am watching USA vs South Korea in women's Volleyball. It is a pretty awesome first match Women's. Beach. Volleyball. Oh DAYUM.

2012-08-11 11:05:00 Author: Kaboosh99 Posts: 359

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Women's. Beach. Volleyball. Oh DAYUM. There are a bunch of cute girls doing a race walk outside Buckingham Palace on BBCO8 at the moment.

2012-08-11 17:46:00 Author: Ayneh Posts: 2454

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Beach Volleyball =/= Volleyball. But yes, I agree. No shock the reigning champs did so well.

2012-08-11 21:20:00 Author: tanrockstan34 Posts: 1076

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Canada is doing horrible... /facepalm Just recently the Mens 4x100m Canadian team got disqualified after winning bronze.. That sucked monkey butt :/

2012-08-12 03:13:00 Author: Wolffy123 Posts: 406

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Russia has just won rhythmic gymnastics. One of the girls from Belarus tore her tights during the routine.

2012-08-12 15:22:00 Author: Ayneh Posts: 2454

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That was a fun 2 weeks. This is easily the best pic from the games: http://i.imgur.com/qC3j9.jpg Next up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKTamH__xuQ

2012-08-13 12:33:00 Author: ryryryan Posts: 3767

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Which Spice girl are you? :s

2012-08-13 17:21:00 Author: tanrockstan34 Posts: 1076

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