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Javaman

(63,017 posts)
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 09:45 PM Jul 2024

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 2024 OP
It is spectacle... In Paris... Along the Seine... You had me at Paris! hlthe2b Jul 2024 #1
I guess I'm a sap too. It's what I like about it most - the parade of nations. Solly Mack Jul 2024 #2
Same superpatriotman Jul 2024 #3
I have the same feeling when I'm at a sporting event and the national anthem plays. Probatim Jul 2024 #4
I had similar thoughts MyMission Jul 2024 #5
Another tear-y sap here. Diamond_Dog Jul 2024 #6
Moi sussi! Mme. Defarge Jul 2024 #7
Indeed. Opening ceremonies very well done. Heart warming, inspirational, all of the above. B.See Jul 2024 #8

Solly Mack

(92,394 posts)
2. I guess I'm a sap too. It's what I like about it most - the parade of nations.
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 09:50 PM
Jul 2024

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

Probatim

(2,995 posts)
4. I have the same feeling when I'm at a sporting event and the national anthem plays.
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 10:05 PM
Jul 2024

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

(1,997 posts)
5. I had similar thoughts
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 10:06 PM
Jul 2024

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

(34,443 posts)
6. Another tear-y sap here.
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 10:15 PM
Jul 2024

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? 🫠

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