I just wanted to start an Olympics thread so we can write some thoughts about the games for the next few weeks. If someone wants to make a better, more official one, please be free. Maybe add some pictures or something. Make look cool and all. Anyway, here are some thoughts on the games thus far:
--The Opening Ceremony was absolutely amazing. I only caught the second half, but all the firework, watching the little countries, the little kid with Yao Ming, the lighting of the torch, the global harmony, everything was amazing. I liked the music from last Olympics (Tiesto spinning) better, but the presentation was unique and beautiful.
--The TV/online coverage is pretty great. This has to be the best coverage I have seen so far. I remember one year that the only team really showing was the official NBC channel. Now we got a bunch of channels and the online feature that comes in great quality.
--Talking about coverage, something pretty random going on right now. On the MSNBC channel, you got the Brazil vs North Korea game, while Telemundo has the USA vs Japan game. Just funny how it worked out.
--Finally, I am watching the women's basketball game and even though I haven't seen that much WNBA game, I have to say that this international basketball I find to be more entertaining than the WNBA. Czech was playing well, and both teams (especially USA) plays really well, making some nice moves. The quality of the game is really well.