Telltale Games

DAISHI · 07/27/2012, 06:38 am

“No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training…what a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.”
-Socrates

FitzoliverJ · 07/27/2012, 07:52 am

A truly *British* Olympics

http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/6692464

Johro · 07/27/2012, 08:09 am

A truly British Olympics, with their official beer, Heineken.

I love it, I laughed so hard. What a kick in the teeth to the local so-called famous breweries.

While I wait for Canada to collect it's 3 gold medals, I say, "Go Russia!"

Friar · 07/27/2012, 08:58 am

I can't wait for the 100 yards for people with no sense of direction.

der_ketzer · 07/27/2012, 09:05 am

actually I will watch most of it

FitzoliverJ · 07/27/2012, 10:23 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johro

A truly British Olympics, with their official beer, Heineken.

I love it, I laughed so hard. What a kick in the teeth to the local so-called famous breweries.

In their defence, Heineken have made clear that they think the situation is bloody stupid as well, since alternative beers at official Olympic locations can only be sold under generic labels - INCLUDING ones from the same brewer!

DAISHI · 07/27/2012, 12:36 pm

http://www.london2012.com/photos/gal...remony-1304110

Opening ceremonies are tonight at roughly 630 in the U.S.

*Darth Marsden* · 07/27/2012, 02:58 pm

Watched a chunk of the opening ceremony. Holy hell it must have cost an absolute fortune. Bloody impressive!

Giant Tope · 07/27/2012, 03:53 pm

I liked the part that celebrated the nhs AND lcd in the same segment!

corruptbiggins · 07/27/2012, 05:16 pm

Loved the opening ceremony, tired now though. Off to bed and tomorrow/today I'll watch sport. And sport. And more sport. Nice of the BBC to create 24 new channels to watch all the sport all the time on.

Oh before I go, my two favourite bits: the forged Olympic rings rising then cooling in the air and the cauldron. Simply wow.

caeska · 07/27/2012, 11:19 pm

The opening ceremony was absolutely fantastic, loved the whole show. Can't wait to watch some sports now!

Friar · 07/28/2012, 04:18 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by corruptbiggins

Loved the opening ceremony, tired now though. Off to bed and tomorrow/today I'll watch sport. And sport. And more sport. Nice of the BBC to create 24 new channels to watch all the sport all the time on.

Oh before I go, my two favourite bits: the forged Olympic rings rising then cooling in the air and the cauldron. Simply wow.

The music during the whole industrial revolution scene was really impressive. I thought that was just amazing, and a fantastic idea. I loved the skits with Rowan Atkinson and also the bit with the queen (Mostly because My mother said "That's an actress. It doesn't even look like her" just as she started to turn around to greet Mr. bond.)

I hate sport though, so I won't be watching the actual events.

Johro · 07/28/2012, 08:34 am

Britons are cheering Canadians. ...They know we're not a part of the monarchy anymore, right? Could be a lesser of two evils deal. We're a country they're not familiar with competitively as we're best at different sports....and we're not America. It's just weird, people waving the Union flag, chanting Canada.

*Darth Marsden* · 07/28/2012, 10:13 am

We're supporting you because you're awesome. Now hush.

Giant Tope · 07/28/2012, 02:06 pm

FitzoliverJ · 07/29/2012, 01:52 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johro

Britons are cheering Canadians. ...They know we're not a part of the monarchy anymore, right?

Well, the official website of the Canadian government lists a Governor-General and a Prime Minister, that sounds kinda monarchial. On the other hand, it also lists the War of 1812 under "Priorities"!

Johro · 07/29/2012, 03:09 am

Well we ARE a federation, which can be a monarchy. I guess it really comes down to how much power your leader has. Yes, we do have a Governor General(A Canadian representative to Britain who really doesn't seem to do anything from my perspective) and we do maintain ties to Britain, but yet it is easier for us to throw our leader out of office or vote down a position he supports than the States(more likely anyway, while we have our own version of "Congress", they are less likely to support their own party and more likely to support what they and their voters want. As I mentioned previously, party members vote against their leaders all the time if they disagree). If our leader makes a couple fucked up decisions, they do a vote of no confidence(it's happened before) and if most of the combined party members agree, he's toast, gone, dog meat, bye bye. So really our leader doesn't have a whole lot of free rein.

So... We're closer to Britain... But less of a monarchy than most democratic countries in this regard.

coolsome · 07/29/2012, 06:23 am

Instead of the Olympics we should have had The Hunger Games.

Johro · 07/29/2012, 01:49 pm

Hard Target. Just with less Van Damme.

DAISHI · 07/31/2012, 01:44 am

Today is an epic day at the Olympics. I'm recording all the action and watching some via my iPad at the gym. Soccer, beach volleyball, and basketball are all going on today. Should be sweeeeet.

07/27/2012, 06:38 am	#1
DAISHI TELLTALE STEALTH NINJA Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,028	The Olympics 2012 Thread “No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training…what a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.” -Socrates __________________ "Hah! It's like we don't even have feelings. Now pardon me while I recline in my huge executive chair and guffaw, cigar in-hand. " "ill just go with what Winslow always when something that funny about a location in monkey island is said"

07/27/2012, 07:52 am	#2
FitzoliverJ Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 945	London 3, New York 0 A truly British Olympics http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/6692464

07/27/2012, 08:58 am	#4
Friar Mad man with an Ox Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 3,118	I can't wait for the 100 yards for people with no sense of direction. __________________ "The universe has to move forward. Pain and loss, they define us as much as happiness or love. Whether it's a world, or a relationship...everything has its time. And everything ends."-Elizabeth Sladen: RIP.

07/27/2012, 12:36 pm	#7
DAISHI TELLTALE STEALTH NINJA Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,028	http://www.london2012.com/photos/gal...remony-1304110 Opening ceremonies are tonight at roughly 630 in the U.S. __________________ "Hah! It's like we don't even have feelings. Now pardon me while I recline in my huge executive chair and guffaw, cigar in-hand. " "ill just go with what Winslow always when something that funny about a location in monkey island is said"

07/27/2012, 03:53 pm	#9
Giant Tope bashful little whaleshark Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland Posts: 2,171	I liked the part that celebrated the nhs AND lcd in the same segment! __________________ I am a dinosaur. BUT! i am hiding.

07/27/2012, 08:09 am	#3
Johro Person Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Icy Wasteland of Canada Posts: 1,739	A truly British Olympics, with their official beer, Heineken. I love it, I laughed so hard. What a kick in the teeth to the local so-called famous breweries. While I wait for Canada to collect it's 3 gold medals, I say, "Go Russia!"

07/27/2012, 05:16 pm	#10
corruptbiggins ready player one Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fintlewoodlewix Posts: 2,202	Loved the opening ceremony, tired now though. Off to bed and tomorrow/today I'll watch sport. And sport. And more sport. Nice of the BBC to create 24 new channels to watch all the sport all the time on. Oh before I go, my two favourite bits: the forged Olympic rings rising then cooling in the air and the cauldron. Simply wow. __________________ Currently reading... The Servants of Twilight by Dean Koontz Portfolio / Blog / YouTube "Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so." Last edited by corruptbiggins; 07/27/2012 at 05:20 pm.

07/27/2012, 11:19 pm	#11
caeska Monkey Smuggler Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fondor Orbital Shipyards Posts: 740	The opening ceremony was absolutely fantastic, loved the whole show. Can't wait to watch some sports now!

07/28/2012, 08:34 am	#13
Johro Person Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Icy Wasteland of Canada Posts: 1,739	Britons are cheering Canadians. ...They know we're not a part of the monarchy anymore, right? Could be a lesser of two evils deal. We're a country they're not familiar with competitively as we're best at different sports....and we're not America. It's just weird, people waving the Union flag, chanting Canada.

07/28/2012, 02:06 pm	#15
Giant Tope bashful little whaleshark Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Portland Posts: 2,171	__________________ I am a dinosaur. BUT! i am hiding.

07/29/2012, 03:09 am	#17
Johro Person Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Icy Wasteland of Canada Posts: 1,739	Well we ARE a federation, which can be a monarchy. I guess it really comes down to how much power your leader has. Yes, we do have a Governor General(A Canadian representative to Britain who really doesn't seem to do anything from my perspective) and we do maintain ties to Britain, but yet it is easier for us to throw our leader out of office or vote down a position he supports than the States(more likely anyway, while we have our own version of "Congress", they are less likely to support their own party and more likely to support what they and their voters want. As I mentioned previously, party members vote against their leaders all the time if they disagree). If our leader makes a couple fucked up decisions, they do a vote of no confidence(it's happened before) and if most of the combined party members agree, he's toast, gone, dog meat, bye bye. So really our leader doesn't have a whole lot of free rein. So... We're closer to Britain... But less of a monarchy than most democratic countries in this regard. Last edited by Johro; 07/29/2012 at 03:18 am.

07/29/2012, 06:23 am	#18
coolsome Sam D Coolsome Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England Posts: 5,971	Instead of the Olympics we should have had The Hunger Games. __________________

07/29/2012, 01:49 pm	#19
Johro Person Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Icy Wasteland of Canada Posts: 1,739	Hard Target. Just with less Van Damme.

07/31/2012, 01:44 am	#20
DAISHI TELLTALE STEALTH NINJA Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,028	Today is an epic day at the Olympics. I'm recording all the action and watching some via my iPad at the gym. Soccer, beach volleyball, and basketball are all going on today. Should be sweeeeet. __________________ "Hah! It's like we don't even have feelings. Now pardon me while I recline in my huge executive chair and guffaw, cigar in-hand. " "ill just go with what Winslow always when something that funny about a location in monkey island is said"

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