Olympian1010

@OlympicIRL If help is needed for draw, I’m happy to help as always

Africa was surprisingly popular though I’d say.

Back to you @OlympicIRL!

You could have chosen Cyprus, just sayin’

What is Logo? It’s a symbol. It’s the embodiment of a culture, and it's the mark of an event. For the Special Edition of the TISC, I wanted to create something truly special that was uniquely Japanese, while at the same time a great representation of the TISC. So without further ado, users of Totallympics, I present the logo for the Totallympics International Song Contest Special Event. Explaining the Logo Red Circle: There is clearly nothing more identifiably Japanese than the flag of Japan itself. A circle white on a white background. A simple, yet elegant representation of the rising sun. The red circle used in the logo is placed in the center, just like it is on the Japanese flag. Music Note: Again, there is clearly no better symbol to identify music than the musical note itself. The musical note represents the main purpose of the TISC, the sharing of the music. The note appears to be rising out of the red circle, this is a subtle reference to Japan’s nickname as the Land of the Rising Sun. Connection between Red Circle and Music Note: If you look at where the music note is connected to the red circle, you’ll notice that it is not a perfect connection like the other side of the music note. This represents the Japanese ideal of wabi-sabi. Wabi-Sabi is the idea of imperfect or incomplete beauty. The connection isn’t perfect, but yet it’s imperfection is beautiful itself. Lettering: The lettering of the logo is inspired by the business signs of the bustling Tokyo districts like Akihabara and Shinjuku. You can find many examples of vertical lettering in Tokyo. Typeface: The typeface for the logo is modern, yet simple. Japanese culture is known for it’s special blend of modern and traditional influences. The typeface is an homage to Japanese culture, as well as a nod to Tokyo 2020 (with it’s modern, yet simple visual look). Placement of words: The placement of words feels chaotic, yet orderly, much the world famous Shibuya Crossing. The box-like shape is even reminiscent of the crosswalks of Shibuya. Color of Lettering: Pink represents the Sakura, a world-famous symbol of Japan’s natural beauty, and Gray represents the industrialized urban areas of Japan.

I’ll make this short and sweet for everyone, and by that, I mean one long ass post.

So I guess it’s on the me then?

With Luxembourg’s Eurovision record, you’d assume someone would choose them as well.

“God save our precious rum; God save our noble rum.”

I do not know...I’ve heard the nightclub scene is insane in the Vatican City.

Vatican City?

Also would like to know when songs will be revealed @OlympicIRL

Just noticed this on the Olympic Channel: https://www.olympicchannel.com/en/events/detail/great-olympic-moments/ It seems they wish to celebrate the original Tokyo 2020 dates as well

Absolutely yes.

Perhaps the biggest surprise so far?

Ah, fuck!

Unfortunately not, but I think may be an unexpected surprise.

If any of you happen to have media guides, broadcast schedules, ticket guides, spectator guides, volunteer guides, or any other interesting little documents from any international multi-sports games: I’d love to add it to my archive

Oh, I get it. Kanye 2020 is his next album

Read through the Rio 2016 Opening Ceremony thread on Games Bids. I officially hate Game Bids now Every other comment was just negative for the sake of being negative. Plus, the constant Zika jokes and complaints about the budget and whatnot. I couldn’t even finish it I was so annoyed. I read through the Totallympics thread the other day, and I can happily say that y’all are much better than those users over at Game Bids.

Except that PRC doesn’t have any military presence in the Republic of China. Plus, the U.S. government has been arming the Republic of China for decades. PRC only claims Taiwan. They have no actual claim to it.

I realize that, but it is a little confusing to just say “Lillehammer” when referring to the YOG.

Let’s do: user reveal -> nation reveal -> logo reveal -> group draw -> slogan reveal Does that work you for you?

You are morbidly correct there.