***Olympic Closing Ceremony - The Official Thread***

[Frutos]

2 hours until what will hopefully be a spectacular and worthy close to two of the greatest weeks of sport I can remember, especially from a Team GB perspective.

To think, a little over two weeks ago we were mixing up Korean flags and having Mitt Romney question our readiness to host "The Greatest Show On Earth"....by whatever criteria you judge it, I'd say we've done bloody brilliantly.

 

[JJB]

It's been a phenomenal couple of weeks. British crowds have established themselves as the best in the world and team GB have been fantastic. But behind all that were the people working hard to make sure everything ran smoothly and they have to be commended.

 

[Lady Gull]

Please no Paul McCartney. Please no Paul McCartney. Please no Paul McCartney. Please no Paul McCartney. Please no Paul McCartney. Please no Paul McCartney. Please no Paul McCartney. Please no Paul McCartney. Please no Paul McCartney.

This xxx

 

[Frutos]

But behind all that were the people working hard to make sure everything ran smoothly and they have to be commended.

Absolutely.

I went up there for a day during the first week and cannot speak highly enough of the volunteers, soldiers and everyone else doing their bit to make sure everyone had a fantastic time and everything was in the right spirit.

From top to bottom and start to finish they have done themselves and the country proud.

 

[Hatman1234]

I am sure it will be amazing. Shame my girlfriend is never in a million years let me watch it. I had to beg to watch Mo... BEG! Maybe i'll start a new thread "How to get your girlfriend to like sport" and see what byf1 comes up with.

 

[Worthai Seagull]

This xxx

Guys........just remember ...He is the greatest songwriter of all time . He and Ringo are now ...The Beatles....the greatest band of all time . He is part of our musical heritage. Which is what tonight is all about..... Go and make a cup of tea when he comes on, if you dont like him.
Hes still a million times better than any rap shite ...and ok..if the voice isnt what it was ? Does it really matter on a night like tonight ?

 

[martyn20]

Confirmed for closing ceremony Emile Sande, Madness, Pet Shop Boys, 1D, Ray Davies, Elbow, George Michael, Kaiser Chiefs, Annie Lennox, Ed Sheeran, Nick Mason, Richard Jones, Mike Rutherford, Russell Brand, Fatboy Slim, Jessie J, Tinie Tempah, Taio Cruz, Spice Girls, Beady Eye (Liam Gallagher), Eric Idle, Muse, Queen and The Who. Take That are believed to be playing but not confirmed

From Dan Wootton on Twitter

 

[skipper734]

I am sure it will be amazing. Shame my girlfriend is never in a million years let me watch it. I had to beg to watch Mo... BEG! Maybe i'll start a new thread "How to get your girlfriend to like sport" and see what byf1 comes up with.

1. Man up.
2. It's unpatriotic to not watch it.
3. Get another television of your own.
4. Get another girlfriend.

 

[Wardy]

Confirmed for closing ceremony Emile Sande, Madness, Pet Shop Boys, 1D, Ray Davies, Elbow, George Michael, Kaiser Chiefs, Annie Lennox, Ed Sheeran, Nick Mason, Richard Jones, Mike Rutherford, Russell Brand, Fatboy Slim, Jessie J, Tinie Tempah, Taio Cruz, Spice Girls, Beady Eye (Liam Gallagher), Eric Idle, Muse, Queen and The Who. Take That are believed to be playing but not confirmed

From Dan Wootton on Twitter

That is some line up.

 

[Frutos]

Queen

Just a shame Freddie won't be there.....what a stage this would have been for him.

 

[Hatman1234]

1. Man up.
2. It's unpatriotic to not watch it.
3. Get another television of your own.
4. Get another girlfriend.

To answer in order.

1. I could try, but it wouldn't be worth the black eye.
2. I don't think its unpatriotic to not watch it.
3. The chances of me finding another television in the short amount of time, wiring it up and paying for it just to watch the closing ceremony is not realistic.
4. See answer to 1.

 

[Lady Gull]

Guys........just remember ...He is the greatest songwriter of all time . He and Ringo are now ...The Beatles....the greatest band of all time . He is part of our musical heritage. Which is what tonight is all about..... Go and make a cup of tea when he comes on, if you dont like him.
Hes still a million times better than any rap shite ...and ok..if the voice isnt what it was ? Does it really matter on a night like tonight ?

Ok point taken - I'll volunteer to make the tea if I see him on the screen x

 

[martyn20]

I hope Take That can be a part of it, will not be surprised if they don't though

 

[Frutos]

To answer in order.

1. I could try, but it wouldn't be worth the black eye.
2. I don't think its unpatriotic to not watch it.
3. The chances of me finding another television in the short amount of time, wiring it up and paying for it just to watch the closing ceremony is not realistic.
4. See answer to 1.

The phrase "under the thumb" leaps to mind.

 

[Frutos]

BBC1 have an hour and a half of Olympic highlights starting now, should be worth a watch.

 

[martyn20]

Stage getting ready in stadium

Posted by @easonF1

 

[GoldWithFalmer]

I am sure it will be amazing. Shame my girlfriend is never in a million years let me watch it. I had to beg to watch Mo... BEG! Maybe i'll start a new thread "How to get your girlfriend to like sport" and see what byf1 comes up with.

Yes please do-the battles i have had just to watch certain finals during the games was unbelievable..

 

[jakarta]

Seeing as the Illuminati are going to make an appearance shouldn't this thread be merged with the existing one?

 

[ifuhatepalacestandup]

I am sure it will be amazing. Shame my girlfriend is never in a million years let me watch it. I had to beg to watch Mo... BEG! Maybe i'll start a new thread "How to get your girlfriend to like sport" and see what byf1 comes up with.

tell her she has a choice sex with you or the Closing Ceremony bet you a quid she will be reaching for the remote faster than usain bolt

 

[Cosmic Joker]

To answer in order.

1. I could try, but it wouldn't be worth the black eye.
2. I don't think its unpatriotic to not watch it.
3. The chances of me finding another television in the short amount of time, wiring it up and paying for it just to watch the closing ceremony is not realistic.
4. See answer to 1.

1. Tell her it's a music concert with some references to sport thrown in and then mention whichever names from martyn20's post are likely to appeal to her and keep quiet about any she dislikes.
2. i-Player on your PC/laptop/tablet, having locked yourself in another room if necessary (make sure she doesn't have access to the router to switch it off)
3. say you're popping out to the shop then go round a mate's. Deal with the consequences later.