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Model Citizen
Join Date: May 2007
Location: The Voodoo Lounge
Posts: 19,501
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I listened to some people talking about it (opening ceremonies) today at work; one of them talked about how funny Mr Bean was; the longwinded description made me glad I declined to watch. His schtick was never my cup of tea (british pun!), and I understand he's an @sshole's @sshole in real life.
The Oympic experience for me is watching the medal count in the paper. I can't stand Bob Costas's earnestness while he breathlessly reports the heartwarming/heartbreaking stories of our fine athletes. And don't get me started on the number, length and inanities of the commercials.
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