Diesel Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Anyone watch men's gymnastics yesterday? USA = bronze ftw. They were so pumped to have even gotten a metal. Their high bars were amazing. Nothing stopping the China Machine though. Japan almost failed epically. Last.Fm My Bloggy Proud to have served on Tip.it Crew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Have you guys heard that the girl in the red dress who sang at the opening was actually miming? Apparrently the girl who was singing was too ugly to be on the stage. Ouch. Lol really? I wouldn't be surprised. I read they used CGI on the opening ceremony too. :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordhand20 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Have you guys heard that the girl in the red dress who sang at the opening was actually miming? Apparrently the girl who was singing was too ugly to be on the stage. Ouch. Lol really? I wouldn't be surprised. I read they used CGI on the opening ceremony too. Yeah. Apparently the girl who sang didnt have the "showmanship". China Olympic ceremony star mimed By Michael Bristow BBC News, Beijing A pretty girl who won national fame after singing at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games was only miming. Wearing a red dress and pigtails, Lin Miaoke charmed a worldwide audience with a rendition of "Ode to the Motherland". But the singer was Yang Peiyi, who was not allowed to appear because she is not as "flawless" as nine-year-old Lin. The show's musical director said Lin was used because it was in the best interests of the country. The revelation follows news that a fireworks display used during the opening ceremony was apparently faked. 'Smiling angel' Speaking on Beijing Radio station, musical director Chen Qigang said the organisers needed a girl with both a good image and a good voice. Yang Peiyi had the perfect voice but apparently not the perfect face They faced a dilemma because although Lin was prettier, seven-year-old Yang had the better voice, Mr Chen said. "After several tests, we decided to put Lin Miaoke on the live picture, while using Yang Peiyi's voice," he told the radio station. "The reason for this is that we must put our country's interest first," he added. "The girl appearing on the picture must be flawless in terms of her facial expression and the great feeling she can give to people." Singer Lin, who is being called the "smiling angel", has already become a media celebrity because of her performance. She told state-run China Daily that she felt "beautiful" in the red dress she wore during the performance. Her dad told the newspaper that she already had fans all over the country. According to Chinese news reports, Yang said she did not regret the decision, saying she was satisfied to have had her voice featured in the opening ceremony. This is the second "fake" story about the opening ceremony Viewers around the world saw a display in which 29 firework "footprints" travelled across Beijing from south to north. But a senior official from the Beijing organising committee (Bocog) confirmed on Tuesday that footage of the display had been produced before the big night. This was provided to broadcasters for "convenience and theatrical effects", according to Wang Wei, Bocog's executive vice-president. "Because of poor visibility, some previously recorded footage may have been used," he told a daily press conference. Girl who mimed at the ceremony The one who was actually singing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Range_This11 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Absolutely pathetic. I had little respect for China's government as it was, but now it's just down the tubes. "He could climb to it, if he climbed alone, and once there he could suck on the pap of life, gulp down the incomparable milk of wonder." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomadmike Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 :lol: I thought that girl wasn't singing and so did my brother. At one part that I remember she was about a second behind the singing. #-o Close but no cigar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Can you imagine China to be the next world leader? Scary stuff. :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swordhand20 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Can you imagine China to be the next world leader? Scary stuff. Ive heard it might actually be India rather than China. Apparently their economy is growing insanely fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodredsword Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 US is leading by one gold right now (21/20) Is it just me, or is US getting gold in all the gay sports....air pistoling. Listen to the mighty words of Bloodredsword. Tip it MGC Xbox live leader board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushrock Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Did I miss the shooting events? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThurinEthir Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 [hide=] Can you imagine China to be the next world leader? Scary stuff.[/hide] Ive heard it might actually be India rather than China. Apparently their economy is growing insanely fast. Not to mention their population. Archery was fun to watch. I wish at least someone would use a traditional bow though. (Guess it's more dangerous?) Cenin pân nîd, istan pân nîd, dan nin ú-cenich, nin ú-istach.Ithil luin eria vi menel caran...Tîn dan delu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbellz Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 There are not enough synonyms in the English language to describe how hilarious that picture is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger_Warrior Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 How would we ever have guessed certain people would completely miss the point of the Olympics in order to bad-mouth China... -.- Seriously, compared to the poverty of 30 years ago, that's nothing. And so what if they did use computer graphics? Disney use them to make their movies - does this mean they're no longer a film company? The officials hardly delayed telling the truth, so you can't even say they've attempted to pull wool over people's eyes. I'm watching the Olympics because I enjoy watching sport. I really couldn't care less if that girl was miming or not. It was still a good show that London will be hard-pushed to follow. | Favourite Game Music | Last.fm | HYT Friend Chat Rules | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenticular_J Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 How would we ever have guessed certain people would completely miss the point of the Olympics in order to bad-mouth China... -.- Seriously, compared to the poverty of 30 years ago, that's nothing. And so what if they did use computer graphics? Disney use them to make their movies - does this mean they're no longer a film company? The officials hardly delayed telling the truth, so you can't even say they've attempted to pull wool over people's eyes. I'm watching the Olympics because I enjoy watching sport. I really couldn't care less if that girl was miming or not. It was still a good show that London will be hard-pushed to follow. Well, you have to admit that a good number of the girls on the gymnastics team for China do not look anywhere near 16. catch it now so you can like it before it went so mainstream Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magekillr Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 THE OLYMPICS ARE NOT POLITICAL! DON'T LIE! YOU'RE GIVING THE GAMES A BAD NAME! NATIONALISM HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE OLYMPICS! The Olympics are the one time where we can prove our genetic supermen are better than your genetic supermen without going to war. Sorry to be the Debbie Downer. I mean, what spirit of the Olympics is there? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginger_Warrior Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 How would we ever have guessed certain people would completely miss the point of the Olympics in order to bad-mouth China... -.- Seriously, compared to the poverty of 30 years ago, that's nothing. And so what if they did use computer graphics? Disney use them to make their movies - does this mean they're no longer a film company? The officials hardly delayed telling the truth, so you can't even say they've attempted to pull wool over people's eyes. I'm watching the Olympics because I enjoy watching sport. I really couldn't care less if that girl was miming or not. It was still a good show that London will be hard-pushed to follow. Well, you have to admit that a good number of the girls on the gymnastics team for China do not look anywhere near 16. Well in that case, the Yanks shouldn't have any problem beating a bunch a little girls at a gymnastics event. Yes, the training regime is tight in China. It's not something I'd feel comfortable about here. But that's how they run their country. | Favourite Game Music | Last.fm | HYT Friend Chat Rules | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
re4p3r1 Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 The opening ceremony was just beautiful breath taking. Also i didnt realize there were that many countries competing. Cant wait to see the US basketball team choke again :lol: seriously i want them to go all the way but they better straighten up. they really stuck it to china in the first match tho also waiting for freestyle wrestling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackattack Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 Dang these Chinese are cheaters. Not only did they fake the fireworks but they are using like 9 year olds on their gymnastics team. Offering monetary rewards for Olympic performance is hardly in the Olympian spirit either, but doesn't seem to have stopped you offering $1M if does get all eight. Dang these Americans are cheaters! Well we didn't offer him 1 million dollars. Speedo did. edit: and the chances are to far in his favor that they couldn't get it insured either. My carbon footprint is bigger than yours...and you know what they say about big feet. These are the times that try mens souls... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powman3 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I'm all for Phelps getting another gold. He's kicking so much [wagon] this year. And if the USA Basketball team doesn't win gold I'm gonna go berserk (not really). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren211 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I just read on the news how the little girl singing that chinese song was actually lip singing it to the voice of another little girl. The actual singer was "not pretty enough" for the officials, so they had her sing while the prettier girl lip sang it. The Chinese tried to perfect their ceremony, even if it meant denying a less-than perfectly pretty girl the chance to stand before her nation while instead giving another girl the credit, and later having the girl in the performance exposed as a fraud. :shame: The story [hide=]tip it would pay me $500.00 to keep my clothes ON :( :lol:But then again, you fail to realize that 101% of the people in this universe hate you. Yes, humankind's hatred against you goes beyond mathematical possibilities.That tears it. I'm starting an animal rebellion using my mind powers. Those PETA bastards will never see it coming until the porcupines are half way up their asses.[/hide]Apparently a lot of people say it. I own. http://linkagg.com/ Not my site, but a simple, budding site that links often unheard-of websites that are amazing for usefulness and fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpez Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 "This Guy Is So Dead" - title of an article about a chinese olympian who missed his heat and got his team disqualified. he actually might be in for some rough patches given china's obsession with perfection and image. link: http://withleather.uproxx.com/post.phtml?pk=6620 (also found on digg.com) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenin64 Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 So I'm watching it now, and I heard one of the announcers say the age limit for the gymnastics is 16. That first chinese girl who went...well, if she's 16, the stuff i make in my bathtub is vintage 1943. Command the Murderous Chalices! Drink ye harpooners! drink and swear, ye men that man the deathful whaleboat's bow- Death to Moby Dick!BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD! SKULLS FOR THE SKULL THRONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellbellz Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 No way in hell those Chinese gymnasts are 16. I believe there have been some articles about how some documents aren't so straight foward. I'm going to agree with Bela Karolyi and say the Chinese gov. is providing false documentation for these girls to compete. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpez Posted August 13, 2008 Author Share Posted August 13, 2008 false fireworks, false singer, false athletes. doesnt seem like a longshot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doomy Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 "This Guy Is So Dead" - title of an article about a chinese olympian who missed his heat and got his team disqualified. he actually might be in for some rough patches given china's obsession with perfection and image. link: http://withleather.uproxx.com/post.phtml?pk=6620 (also found on digg.com) He better be outa there quick! Doomy edit: I like sheep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenshinjapan Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Those chinese girls were 16. It's extremely hard to fake your age in an event as big as the olympics. Also, people need to lay off of the chinese culture (taking children away at age 3 to train) because of their dedication. It might not be what we are accustomed to, but it proves to be effective. YOU! ATTEND TET EVENTS! CLICK HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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