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We completely agree by the way. I explained my points later in the thread. That comment was just to start the discussion.

My Personal Favorites/“Rankings” Favorite Ceremonies Overall 1. Baku 2015 - Hello Azerbaijani culture. Just an amazing masterpiece all around. One of the highlights of the 1st ever European Games. I love everything about this ceremony. The dress changes to form carpet patterns. Lady Gaga’s performance of “Imagine”. The “Europa” segment with the mini stories. Europa and Bull. The really cherry on top is the last 20 minutes the ceremony. Plus, the most recognizable and unique caldrons of all time. 100/100 2. Rio 2016 - Nothing more Brazilian has ever existed. It was a lower budget production than the others on this list. I felt causal and slow like the rhythm of Brazil. It showed social chaos, and brought climate change to the forefront with what has become my favorite poem of all time. Also what a deserved moment for De Lima being the final torch bearer. The caldron was simple, yet unique and beautiful. 100/100 3. Jakarta/Palembang 2018 - The President of Indonesia is James Bond in his spare time. That opening dance number gave my chills. The placard bearers costumes for the parade of nations . Plus, the artificial waterfall . The artistic segment was just wonderful too. 100/100

I thought it’s about time we talk about all the amazing opening ceremonies we’ve seen over the last few decades. Feel free to discuss anything about opening ceremonies below. There’s no rankings unless you wish to publish your own personal ones. This is a thread for the appreciation of opening ceremonies.

Area 51 is trending on Twitter and Facebook because the raid goes down in two days . The memes are way too funny.

Indonesia has to be to one of the weirdest fucking places on the planet

Yes, that’s what we decided. And then we had a referendum in n wether or not to force police to enforce it.

I think California’s weirdest “law” was when we had the referendum on wether porn “actors” should wear condoms

Honestly black magic should carry at least a 5 year sentence. Also, people who believe black magic is possible should be sentenced to 15 years

Let’s move to Australia or Canada together . We can both flee our dystopian countries.

What’s DSD?

When it comes to sports, Brazil’s enemy is Argentina. That’s what I’ve always heard anyways. Obviously the US’s enemies are 1) Russia 2) China 3) Iran 4)DPR Korea

Sagan’s done it before. It would honestly make the race more exciting for better of worse.

What’s your major (degree) in? Also 8-9 years of university is a long time, so I’m guessing medical or law?

Right, that’s why I let it slide (the second point). He’s done great work for improving Canada. He’s accepted many Arab refugees as of late, and he’s worked on Native American relations. In this case, I’d like for him to stay. Now if he’d not worked for a more inclusive Canada, and had not improved the lives of those he portrayed in an over-the-Top cartoon manner. I’d have a big problem.

We all float down here ???

I’m a bit surprised. Generally someone that good at history is a professor. I knew what you were talking about, but I wouldn’t have held a candle to your knowledge. Your bio said teacher, so I assumed professor. What do you do if you don’t mind me asking? P.S You speak very good English for a Romanian.

I was joking a bit there. I still like him, but now I’ll just hyper question his interactions with minorities. As I said, he’s different than the other cases because he’s worked hard to make Canada a better place for minorities.

Ruben has never been quite as good as his brother. He’s nowhere near as interesting either. Still nice to see him competing though. I remember watching him at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics.

Right, and when half the membership wants one side and half the membership the other, you decide neither will participate. Morocco should be thrown out too.

I’m going to take a wild guess and say your a university history professor...

Well what he did is pretty much the definition of racist. The “it was different time argument” has no place. It was racist then, but he got lucky society wasn’t as progressive as it is today. Making yourself a cartoon version of an Arab is racist. I will say in his defense that he has worked hard to ease racial tensions and work on discrimination, so at least he’s actually tried to correct his mistakes. He also issues an immediate apology, though it wasn’t worded as it should have been, but oh well.

Dammit! Trudeau is racist . There goes the one world leader I liked . Time to find my new favorite progressive.

Yes that was perfect.

Is there any way you could send them individually? That method just doesn’t work for me unfortunately.

[hide] First Round September 20th - October 13th, 2019 20 Nations, 4 Groups, the 1st and 2nd Nations from each Group will qualify for the Quarterfinals Group A Date & Time (GMT +8) Nation 1 T1 T2 Nation 2 September 20th 2019, h. 19:45 Japan 24 Russia September 22nd 2019, h. 16:45 Ireland 14 Scotland September 24th 2019, h. 19:15 Russia 5 Samoa September 28th 2019, h. 16:15 Japan 5 Ireland September 30th 2019, h. 19:15 Scotland 7 Samoa October 3rd 2019, h. 19:15 Ireland 20 Russia October 5th 2019, h. 19:30 Japan 15 Samoa October 9th 2019, h. 16:15 Scotland 5 Russia October 12th 2019, h. 19:45 Ireland 15 Samoa October 13th 2019, h. 19:45 Japan 10 Scotland Group B Date & Time (GMT +8) Nation 1 T1 T2 Nation 2 September 21st 2019, h. 18:45 New Zealand 10 South Africa September 22nd 2019, h. 14:15 Italy 22 Namibia September 26th 2019, h. 16:45 Italy 15 Canada September 28th 2019, h. 18:45 South Africa 20 Namibia October 2nd 2019, h. 19:15 New Zealand 20 Canada October 4th 2019, h. 18:45 South Africa 7 Italy October 6th 2019, h. 13:45 New Zealand 20 Namibia October 8th 2019, h. 19:15 South Africa 14 Canada October 12th 2019, h. 13:45 New Zealand 12 Italy October 13th 2019, h. 12:15 Namibia 7 Canada Group C Date & Time (GMT +8) Nation 1 T1 T2 Nation 2 September 21st 2019, h. 16:15 France 12 Argentina September 22nd 2019, h. 19:15 England 24 Tonga September 26th 2019, h. 19:45 England 14 United States September 28th 2019, h. 13:45 Argentina 17 Tonga October 2nd 2019, h. 16:45 France 10 United States October 5th 2019, h. 17:00 England 2 Argentina October 6th 2019, h. 16:45 France 14 Tonga October 9th 2019, h. 13:45 Argentina 10 United States October 12th 2019, h. 17:15 England 7 France October 13th 2019, h. 14:45 United States 14 Tonga Group D Date & Time (GMT +8) Nation 1 T1 T2 Nation 2 September 21st 2019, h. 13:45 Australia 14 Fiji September 23rd 2019, h. 19:15 Wales 10 Georgia September 25th 2019, h. 14:15 Fiji 12 Uruguay September 29th 2019, h. 14:15 Georgia 7 Uruguay September 29th 2019, h. 16:45 Australia 10 Wales October 3rd 2019, h. 14:15 Georgia 5 Fiji October 5th 2019, h. 14:15 Australia 14 Uruguay October 9th 2019, h. 18:45 Wales 14 Fiji October 11th 2019, h. 19:15 Australia 10 Georgia October 13th 2019, h. 17:15 Wales 17 Uruguay [/hide]