Olympic Nightmares

The spectacular Beijing Olympic opening ceremonies were enjoyed by everyone the world over, with the possible exception of two people.

Those two individuals are Lord Moynihan and Simon Clegg, Chairman and CEO respectively of the British National Olympic Committee. You see, the 2012 Summer Games will be held in London—and even the prospect of trying to top that show must have each of them popping the Tums (or whatever is the leading antacid brand in Great Britain).

There is frankly no way to answer that powerful display of light, sound, technology, dance and fireworks. The reported price tag of $100 million for the opening ceremonies alone should have British citizens contemplating the hawking of the Crown jewels on eBay.

Forgetaboutit! Parade the folks in, light the torch and let the games begin. Nothing the Brits can do will approach the spectacle we all witnessed Friday! They should just punt.

Imagine being the guy “running” along the inside of the so-called “bird’s nest”, holding the Olympic torch! Wires supported his body-even his arm---but am I the only one who wondered what would happen if he dropped the torch? Surely the Chinese had planned for this contingency (aside from the execution of the torchbearer)-I just wonder what it was…could it be the torch was superglued to his hand? Surgically attached? Think about it….none of what happened before would ever have been remembered or discussed if the Olympic flame fell into Section B10…..maybe the guy had a bic lighter in his back pocket!

Luckily, there were no snafus (at least none that we know of)…..maybe the guy who organized this show could work on this year’s Super Bowl Halftime program! Of course, what happens during the Games is what really matters-and the Americans are looking for another stunning display of athletic prowess.

GO USA!