Hooray For The Games

[poliphilo]

I resisted the temptation to rubbish the preparation for the Games (well, mostly: I grumped about the missiles on the tower blocks) and I'm glad I held out, because aren't we having fun? Who knew we Brits were so handy with bicycles and rowing boats? And isn't it nice to have all these cheery new role models? Danny Boyle gave us a bright, encouraging narrative of what it means to be British and the medal winning athletes have stepped forward to embody it. Hooray for Jess Ennis! Hooray for Mo Farrah! Hooray for cheeky Bradley Wiggins with his sideburns and his vodka and tonics! 

Comments

[steepholm.livejournal.com]

In the spirit of Pollyanna, I notice that the very wet spring and early summer has meant that the countryside looks wonderfully verdant, too (when it isn't raining).

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

We're showing ourselves to best advantage.

[qatsi.livejournal.com]

so handy with bicycles and rowing boats

Channel 4 News commented that we do well at sports that involve sitting down (see also horse riding).

It's difficult to be curmudgeonly; I think the story about Ruben Limardo is probably my favourite so far. How very British.

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

What a charming story.

[heatherp8.livejournal.com]

I think the Games have been absolutely fabulous so far and although I'm American and naturally most inclined to cheer for my own athletes, I find myself rooting for those from other countries sometimes, too, such as when Mo Farrah got first in that race. I was thrilled for him and thought it was wonderful that he shared the spotlight with his American training partner. It's lovely when the "hometown" gents and ladies do well.