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Javaman

(62,848 posts) Fri Jul 26, 2024, 10:45 PM Jul 26

Watching the replay of the opening ceremonies for the Olympics

I’m such a sap. I get weepy seeing the world( at least the rational nations) come together in the spirit of competition and sport. And for a very brief moment I can forget the world’s problems for a moment. But the duality also strikes me of: why can’t we be like this all the time.

It makes me so sad but happy that we can do at least this one thing.

Peace please. We need that more than ever.

😁😢❤️

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Watching the replay of the opening ceremonies for the Olympics (Original Post) Javaman Jul 26 OP

It is spectacle... In Paris... Along the Seine... You had me at Paris! hlthe2b Jul 26 #1

I guess I'm a sap too. It's what I like about it most - the parade of nations. Solly Mack Jul 26 #2

Same superpatriotman Jul 26 #3

I have the same feeling when I'm at a sporting event and the national anthem plays. Probatim Jul 26 #4

I had similar thoughts MyMission Jul 26 #5

Another tear-y sap here. Diamond_Dog Jul 26 #6

Moi sussi! Mme. Defarge Jul 26 #7

Indeed. Opening ceremonies very well done. Heart warming, inspirational, all of the above. B.See Jul 27 #8

hlthe2b

(104,704 posts)

1. It is spectacle... In Paris... Along the Seine... You had me at Paris!

Reply to Javaman (Original post)

Fri Jul 26, 2024, 10:50 PM

Jul 26

Solly Mack

(91,533 posts)

2. I guess I'm a sap too. It's what I like about it most - the parade of nations.

Reply to Javaman (Original post)

Fri Jul 26, 2024, 10:50 PM

Jul 26

I enjoy the events but all the nations being presented gives me a thrill.

superpatriotman

(6,409 posts)

3. Same

Reply to Javaman (Original post)

Fri Jul 26, 2024, 10:50 PM

Jul 26

Don’t even get me started on parades.

Probatim

(2,862 posts)

4. I have the same feeling when I'm at a sporting event and the national anthem plays.

Reply to Javaman (Original post)

Fri Jul 26, 2024, 11:05 PM

Jul 26

Makes me so f(*&^#$% mad that I live in a country with so many assholes who want to tear it down. I usually end up with tears in my eyes and even madder.

MyMission

(1,935 posts)

5. I had similar thoughts

Reply to Javaman (Original post)

Fri Jul 26, 2024, 11:06 PM

Jul 26

I look forward to the Olympics every time they happen.
Opening ceremony always makes me emotional.
Medal ceremonies too.

Looking forward to 2 1/2 weeks of contests and medals.

Diamond_Dog

(33,624 posts)

6. Another tear-y sap here.

Reply to Javaman (Original post)

Fri Jul 26, 2024, 11:15 PM

Jul 26

I always watch as much Olympics as I can. I love the spirit of competition and watching the medal ceremonies, and I’m sad when it’s over. And I agree with the above, why can’t we all get along like this all the time?

It just blows my mind thinking of how much planning went into this opening ceremony. Who doesn’t love an evening in Paris? 🫠

Mme. Defarge

(8,394 posts)

7. Moi sussi!

Reply to Javaman (Original post)

Fri Jul 26, 2024, 11:28 PM

Jul 26

Incredibly moving.

B.See

(2,699 posts)

8. Indeed. Opening ceremonies very well done. Heart warming, inspirational, all of the above.

Reply to Mme. Defarge (Reply #7)

Sat Jul 27, 2024, 02:57 AM

Jul 27

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