Simply Magnificent......

[MoonRocker]

I just knew Danny Boyle wouldn't let us down, that was just simply stunning, I hope even the ABAO mob will acknowledge that was the best ever openning ceremony to the Olympics. Ok Whinners do your worst, I'm ready....

[Arksided]

I thought it was brilliant, even the David Beckham bit. I'm not one who usually likes opening ceremonies but I was quite impressed by it well done to him (D. Boyle)

Rowan Atkinson had me in tears of laughter when he started playing 'chariots of fire' (that fella can play)

[MoonRocker]

no eyethenkyoo I've seen them all since 1968 and this knocked spots off the lot.

[Brenden]

One more point in our favour etk, this is the first olympics where women have represented every country.

[kinell]

my favourite bit was the OCD sufferer flamboyantly washing his hands,

lost on me.....

the chimneys and cauldron were clever though

[sandyRoe]

The 1948 opening ceremony must have been a sight to behold with the competitors arriving by bus with their lunches carried in a 'snap box'.

[Brenden]

Don't think many people watched it sandy as there were no televisions in the homes then.

[NOX]

In truth I thought it was just weird- quite well done but just like a massive dance routine by the kids from Fame, and like Ratter I watched the first hour or so and nearly died of boredom ( The Queen was pretty cool and funny though). I have watched the end bit since and as said before it certainly improved. I don't think it was the best thing ever, neither was it the worst, it was just very typically English and weird but not necessarily in a bad way.