js 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Well, they just had the Opening Ceremony in Melbourne - wasn't too bad or overly cringeworthy. The symbolism was okay for a change. Some of the entertainment was pretty good, particularly The Cat Empire, The Church, and Delta-Babe. Let the fun begin. Link to post Share on other sites
ncorrenti 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I heard there were flying thongs and fairies with chainsaws... sounds pretty tacky to me! Link to post Share on other sites
js 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 Those things were part of a story written by the famous cartoonist Leunig - it was a childs dream which encapsulated modern society and aboriginal dreaming, the getting of wisdom and growth. At face value it was weird, but with the above storyline it was quite nice. (Personally, I dislike Leunig - too touchy-feely for me, but the fleshing-out of his story was well done.) Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 SubZ, Do you know where we can catch video web highlights of the games? Link to post Share on other sites
js 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 In order – the Official Website, Video/Audio Streaming, and, download site: http://www.melbourne2006.com.au/Channels/ http://www.melbourne2006.com.au/Video+and+Audio/ http://m2006.bigpond.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
nzlegend 1 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Indo check on Aussie torrents and the "other torrents" and "othergames" sub category. There is games stuff there. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 cheers for the links.. I was being lazy! Link to post Share on other sites
ncorrenti 0 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Did anyone see the weightlifting chicks? They're amazing. Especially the Canadian girl, she has such a small physique but she's obviously got incredible strength. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Subz, Looks like to see the good stuff on bigpond, you have to be a member.. I can get a password, but then of course they don't support macs! I'm trying the other sites, fingers crossed. Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Are they putting any of this on Japanese tv? I don't suppose they would, they're not part of The Empire are they? Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by grungy-gonads: Are they putting any of this on Japanese tv? I don't suppose they would, they're not part of The Empire are they? If you had TV australia thats the closest the games will ever get to being on Japanese TV. Link to post Share on other sites
slimeypete 0 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Are they fun? Not heard a peep. Link to post Share on other sites
number9 0 Posted March 23, 2006 Share Posted March 23, 2006 Quote: Originally posted by grungy-gonads: Are they putting any of this on Japanese tv? I don't suppose they would, they're not part of The Empire are they? Haha, that would be like the rest of the world putting on the Asia Games on their TVs.. anyways, the Commonwealth games needs some winter sports in the line up so Canada can win some medals Link to post Share on other sites
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