@trollionaire lol try and get creamed. that is violating a country's sovereignty. The majority of Quebecois voted against independence, so you losers can keep on dreaming!!
Actually the Canada line, Whistler hwy upgrade, and convention centre were going to be done regardless. The sea 2 sky corridor and conventions are money makers for us. As for the Canada line - are you arguing against public transit?. Of course there is the Olympic village, unless we see a real estate crash the cost will be re-couped. Then there is the money from sponsorship, sales, taxes etc. Then the thousands of jobs - unless of course your case is that these people should not have jobs?
Hi!I'm Japanese.And I'm big fun of sarah mclachlan.I ask to everywhere.They don't support today.Because so late to ask about it .I want to buy her torch relays scean to the Olympic flameholder rasing.And especially whole of 2010 Vancouber Olympic opening ceremony .
Please ,somebody tell me.Long Journey...canadian did Very Very wonderwul Job! I can feel it .
Canada did'nt fail.....really if they did than most people are wrong but thanks for your support for Canada wining the GOLD CROWN ,most gold won by a host country
To everyone criticizing the opening ceremonies: what would YOU do? How would YOU have structured them? What would YOU have chosen to show the world about Vancouver, BC, AND Canada?
An honest open question. It's not an easy thing to do.
I loved the ceremonies, thought they were amazing, and applaud the efforts of everyone involved.
Loved those whales!!!! And the forest with the ballet dancers from Alberta.Beautiful. But on T.V. I could have done without play by play by those annoying Brian and Loyd newsguys. O.K. I get it!! I can SEE the electric circles moving towards the crowd!! SHUT YOUR YAPS!!!! I hope this is on DVD where you can turn off the commentary,
How horrible was that! I think if they actually taught us our negative history in schools, more people would have a higher respect for the aboriginals. I mean, we're getting there, but there is a long way to go. If they teach about the holocaust in Germany, the likely hood of "history repeating" is much less.
I watched the opening ceromonies. I'm glad the aboriginals were recognized. Only 30 or so years ago they were called chugs. I grew up poor & we were the white rednecks & we partied with the natives. The reserve was a dump & most natives died before they were 40 yrs old. Now my friend is the chief. They have taken back their name & culture & are a proud people. I am ashamed of my white elders that treated them like shit.
what happen to our opening ceremonies? the Olympic Caudlron where is it? lost far away from the Stadium not even a close distance to the olympic village. stadium without a cauldron without a flame doesnt feel like OLYMPICS. the helicopter shot of the stadium looks dark and black. should have flooded with outdoor lights or video effects. this is Vancouver we have so many talented graphic designers to decorate the outdoor roof of the stadium.
I thought this was supposed to be global event. Aren't the olympics supposed to bring the world together. Bullshit!!! It's just a cash grab. I'm a Canadian living in Singapore and haven't seen a thing. Blackouts and viewing restrictions all over the Net. Screw VANOC and the IOC. Go count your cash assholes.
Don't blame The Canucks, if you are in Singapore, didn;t ever fucking occur to you that the town you live in is responsible for not broadcasting the progam over the net and otherwise?
oh gosh people. relax it was an open ceremony for the olympics and its not just supposed to represent vancouver but all of canada to showcase our history and pride. now whats really important are the games. go canada and all the best to the rest.
lol, the guy who ex produced is form another country! lol. And what a botch, the torch didn't even work properly... I love watching the strain on those hosts faces... Gretzky's smile went frozen for a few seconds... priceless. Talk about awkward! Hello, it's not working! lol... Canadian's are humble for a reason!
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That poet dude (Shane Koyczan) looked liked the guy down the street who works at the video rental store. No scratch that, the video store guy dresses better. Is this the best and brightest Canada can offer? No. Not even close. It's a damn shame our tax dollars were spent on this mess. KD Lang? Don't even get me started...
i fucking live in canada u cunt vanoc just sucks giant dick and so do you and teddy bears are for faggets and chicks so stfu and suck some cock and who the FUck is talking about the world u dont know how to read im talkiin about vancouver and vancoc u cunt
50 to 70 cm´s of rain with 50 kph winds is en route for tommorows games. It´s gonna really suck tommorow - and you thought the first 2 days were miserable?? I cant wait to see how many people are gonna stand outside watching an outdoor tv projection of the game rather than going home and watching it on an HD tv screen next to a gas fire place.
i absolutely loved the opening ceremony the structure looked so large and modern the graphics were so vivid and bright whoever said canada had no culture was damn wrong
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FYI to all those that aren't from Vancouver... we have nothing to do with native america... inface we're more asian than anything else... and their is no giant bear that roams around and we only have one totem pole downtown. This ceremonies was an insult to Vancouverites.
@ spnade001 You're an idiot... I didn't say anything disrespectful... I simply said it had fuck all to do wtih VANCOUVER where the Olympics are being hosted.
your a disgrace to Vancouvers no we dont have Native Americans they live in the states we have Aboriginals which we do have a strong bond with and there are bears all over the Van area totem poles are all over this province you are dumb and make me ashamed how dare you disrespect our Aboriginal people. I was proud to be a Canadian from Van last night but you sure ruined that today with your ignorance! By the way I am not native! Learn your history check out facts before you write shit
Are you a total idiot!!!!! Have you ever left the eastside cause you must live there if you think there are no bears around Vancouver!!! Take the skytrain and go to either Coquitlam or Maple Ridge you damn fool!!!!
@ MsLinpin Thank you for agreeing that we do not have Native Americans in Vancouver. I appreciate it. I did not dispresect the Aboriginal people, I simply said the Olympic ceremony did not represent what Vancouver is all about. This isn't the Canada Winter Olympics, it's Vancouver Winter Olympics. Learn to read before you start tossing out lame insults over the nets!
Were yiou watching a different event and btw this is not just about Vancouver it was about Canada and if you don't believe that then why the hell was Federal money put into it! Dont tell me to learn to read when you dont know that we have a strong Native culture here! The insults on this page are what is a disgrace to Canada and I bet not one of you know your Canadian history or have even played a sport! A fabulous job that represented our diverse culture of which you apparently dont have
I wasn't impressed with the opening ceremonies. From an artistic point of view, I thought they were spectacular. But from a personal point of view... I felt they were way too cultured. And about a past that (in my opinion) is not worth gloating about. It was almost like watching myself be criticized for being a White person. I mean, I thought it was great they had the Native in there... But considering the current protests going on (in Ontario anyways), I felt it was very inappropriate.
My son is a young 2nd generation Canaidan. His comment to the open ceremonies was : the natives were doing their dance, living their day to day lives on this piece of land, living in harmony with others tribes. When they were done, they were surrounded by the non native - a refection of the history?!
You are a 100% asshole, i hope you were drunk when you said this not able to keep your real self in check. but you would still be an asshole. thanks for bringing out the worst in me, People like you make it hard for people like me to hold back the hate.
I fucking hate you. I hope you die tomorrow!
Damn I hate you for bringing out my horrible side totally criminal, you should be locked up!
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I think you used the wrong term. Toronto is NOT a melting pot, rather the opposite. Immigrants are encouraged to show their cultural identity instead of "melting into the pot".
RT elmoisgay: Toronto isn't a melting pot you dipshit know it all. The proper term in Canada is "cultural mosiac." Melting pot is an American ideal as they try to assimilate all cultures into the American identity. In Canada the official stance is we let cultures be and all the independent cultures make up Canada's cultural fabric.
We arent a cultural mosaic....sure, people like to trumpet that word created by the media, but we are all pretty damn racist here in a very subtle way for certain. I used to think i was "non-judgmental" but I realized that its impossible for humans to be that way. We judge who are friends are gonna be. YOU yourself wont look for a gf on a black web site....but sure, you will tell me you have no time or wouldnt mind to - but you and me both know that aint so.
Of course I´m speaking for myself. Arent you too? Isnt everybody speaking for themselves when they express an opinion? That cliche should be taken out and shot to death.
I agree somewhat, but really the only culture they focused on were First nations and Maratimes scottish.
I think in a way it was smart to keep the English/French out of it completely because that never ends well.. one would just bitch about it, this way maybe they will form a unified bitching :p. I am Metis, so I see what you're saying. I thought it was very thoughtful that everything that was said, was spoken in french first.
French is the official language of the Olympics. Vancouver had no choice, whether they wanted it or not, French is always spoken first during any olympics - due to Baron de Coubertin who brought back the games to life. So beside that token obligation, French was relegated as a second-citizen zone as it is always in this country. And then the anglos talk about bill 101... jeesh!
So was English, I think it was a good idea, because the french and English fight incessantly, there would have been no way to make either side happy. They focused on the aboriginals, the provinces, and Scottish influenced maratimes, and I think it was smart. Focus on the minorities to appreciate their place in Canada, and leave the freaking French and English out of it, all they do is whine anyway.
I think that's the only part I didn't like about it.. the fake tattoos were overkill. I mean go ahead and use interesting hair, and dress.. but the black tribal jiffy ink was excessive and it took away from the seriousness. This is coming from someone who has 7 piercings and a half sleeve. (I think they are tasteful) Mostly hidden, or tiny gems.. but I am exposed to the more extreme side of culture in my circle of friends, and I thought it looked ridiculous. Hahaha.
Yes I agree but that is why I figure they where ment to be Celts rather then Scotts. They where aiming for the cultural period before it split in to all it's current modern traditions.
Try too hard to avoid cultural favoritisum and you end up with something that offends all cultures. The Scotts I know kept asking "What the Hell is that crap!?!
Haha so true, damned if you do, damned if you don't. I can't say anything was offensive to me, but yeah.. Celtic silliness. I hate how cultures scream for notability, and when they get it, half of them complain about the accuracy. There is no amount of accuracy that will please everyone :P
Is anyone else confused by our mascots looking like Asian anime?
Granted, it beats Hidy and Howdy from Calgary in 88 haha. I'm surprised we didn't do something that didn't look a little more aboriginal, or atleast not emulate a style that typically represents Asian culture. (no offense - I like anime just fine).
This is true, but the generation of people who are up and coming to run this country are much more tolerant. It's not racist to being up race, I thing she was very right! We don't include first nation people in a lot of "Canadian" things. It's ridiculous to be so PC that referring to anyone's nationality is racist.
I think it's great that they made up most of the ceremony. They are the first Canadians after all.
We have to share.. and it's retarded to hold today's Canadians responsible for history that was out of our control. Most people don't blame today's Germans for Hitler.
So the nationalists in all of us come out via Youtube comment. Real classy to bash each other guys. You can't even compare Beijing and Canada's opening ceremonies for one: Summer Olympics are FAR more popular than the Winter. I rather enjoyed last night's opening ceremony.
The most boring ceremonies I've ever seen. It was too embarrassing to watch. Where was Cirque du Solie? The lighting of the touch was the finale of disappointment. What a waste of our tax dollars. What a cheese fest.
I was very proud to be a BC resident. Although I would love to say I am proud to be Canadian...I've been here since I was 8 months old, LOL...but I am Australian...I loved all the Native Dancing...that was my favourite part...I loved when they used to do PowWows at our school in Manitoba in Elementary...was AWESOME!!! Even though I fell asleep before KD Lang came on so I haven't watched that part yet...thank goodness for PVR's, LOL!!!
Thanks, I really do feel more Canadian than Australian...I know NOTHING about Australia...and really have no feelings for when they entered but when Canada came in I have to admit I did well up and thankfully my son wasn't home to see me cry...I was so proud at that moment... :c)
Haha.. I cried too. I love that we are so diverse. Maybe that's why we struggled so long to figure out what the Canadian identity is. It just can't be pinpointed with our love for others cultures and the diversity that has built this country.
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I didn't see anything spectacular that made me go WOW! I think we had to use Canadian star power to sell it. I didn't like the whole first nation dance thing. The kid flying on wheat? The tap dancer? The "I am Canadian" speech? The fancy Canadian Anthem? The opera singer? I wasn't impressed. The technical difficulty of the torch lighting and the multiple lighting was stupid. If Canada does not win gold in men's hockey this will be the biggest waste of Olympic EVER!
The truth is no one cares what you like or don't like or what you think about anything. You are a youtube troll. That is all you are. I laugh at your existence.
I do believe you trolled this page.. and judging by your yt page, you make a habit of trolling. Who's the loser with too much time on their hands now?
I was merely defending the nation most people are so privileged to live in.
Really? Before Bush, The lower mainland in B.C. was actually the place to be if you wanted to be American. They felt more connected to Seattle than they ever did P.E.I.
I've never met a Torontonian who wants to be American, though I think Toronto wants to emulate New York a bit...
FUCK CANADA FREE QUEBEC
VIVA LE QUEBEC LIBRE!
trollionaire 11 months ago
@trollionaire lol fool, Quebecois voted and independence was voted down!!
phantomsuccour 9 months ago
@phantomsuccour who says you have to vote for your independence?
trollionaire 9 months ago
@trollionaire well it's called self determination and the majority of Quebecois voted against independence.
phantomsuccour 9 months ago
@phantomsuccour they will fight for it, just you wait
trollionaire 9 months ago
@trollionaire lol try and get creamed. that is violating a country's sovereignty. The majority of Quebecois voted against independence, so you losers can keep on dreaming!!
phantomsuccour 9 months ago
great video yeahh
seezzmosaur10 1 year ago
And Greeks aren't living statues and Chinese people don't do everything in perfect synchronization. It's just a display for pomp and celebration.
nosuchpersonvideo 1 year ago
We'll be paying for this corporate cluster f**k for many years to come.Thanks Gordy.
Simp44 1 year ago
Actually the Canada line, Whistler hwy upgrade, and convention centre were going to be done regardless. The sea 2 sky corridor and conventions are money makers for us. As for the Canada line - are you arguing against public transit?. Of course there is the Olympic village, unless we see a real estate crash the cost will be re-couped. Then there is the money from sponsorship, sales, taxes etc. Then the thousands of jobs - unless of course your case is that these people should not have jobs?
MrSparwoodapple 1 year ago
@MrSparwoodapple Hmm, I live in vancouver and no one is buying the olympic village homes, but the other stuff is good though lol
edward5331 1 year ago
Hi!I'm Japanese.And I'm big fun of sarah mclachlan.I ask to everywhere.They don't support today.Because so late to ask about it .I want to buy her torch relays scean to the Olympic flameholder rasing.And especially whole of 2010 Vancouber Olympic opening ceremony .
Please ,somebody tell me.Long Journey...canadian did Very Very wonderwul Job! I can feel it .
I have no idea to get a video.
Please somebody tell me where can I get video.
Greeting from Japan.
woodmanship 1 year ago
Go Canada Go, you put up an amzing party and right now you are doing the same for the Paralympics. Go Canada Go. Thank you to all.
moico22 2 years ago
full hd opening is on stream2watch com enjoyed it
Mucha2323 2 years ago
Canadians can sure throw one hell of a party.
I wish the IOC would lift the ban on putting Olympics video clips on public video venues like YT.
kittypie070 2 years ago 6
Fuckheads, show the olympics instead of these morons.
CraxiaI666 2 years ago
You can see the video of KD Lang singing hallelujah at the opening at
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howusingtonite 2 years ago
@howusingtonite why would we want to???
brandonlf5000 2 years ago
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I couldn't agree more. With billions of people watching them, the Olympic Ceremony is a HUGE thing.
That's why it's so embarrassing that Canada failed at the most important part...
Sourside21 2 years ago
Canada did'nt fail.....really if they did than most people are wrong but thanks for your support for Canada wining the GOLD CROWN ,most gold won by a host country
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Rowena457 2 years ago
I really like this video.
datingwomensex 2 years ago
omg stop complaining!!
i thought the opening ceremonies was amazing ! i really loved it. i wanna see u complainers do something better.
yellowsun35 2 years ago
kd lang stole the show
wrayy10 2 years ago
I agree i thought the opening ceremony was Way cooler this year, than it was in SLC.
TEaMxsK 2 years ago
To everyone criticizing the opening ceremonies: what would YOU do? How would YOU have structured them? What would YOU have chosen to show the world about Vancouver, BC, AND Canada?
An honest open question. It's not an easy thing to do.
I loved the ceremonies, thought they were amazing, and applaud the efforts of everyone involved.
lotrfreak2010 2 years ago 2
Loved those whales!!!! And the forest with the ballet dancers from Alberta.Beautiful. But on T.V. I could have done without play by play by those annoying Brian and Loyd newsguys. O.K. I get it!! I can SEE the electric circles moving towards the crowd!! SHUT YOUR YAPS!!!! I hope this is on DVD where you can turn off the commentary,
gitsegukla 2 years ago
I just dont udertand why Garou's song isnt on itunes ;/
Katt0008 2 years ago
@TheElMoIsEviL
Ugh.. the residential schools... :(
How horrible was that! I think if they actually taught us our negative history in schools, more people would have a higher respect for the aboriginals. I mean, we're getting there, but there is a long way to go. If they teach about the holocaust in Germany, the likely hood of "history repeating" is much less.
SocialistReign 2 years ago
Tanku
alhodaib 2 years ago
I watched the opening ceromonies. I'm glad the aboriginals were recognized. Only 30 or so years ago they were called chugs. I grew up poor & we were the white rednecks & we partied with the natives. The reserve was a dump & most natives died before they were 40 yrs old. Now my friend is the chief. They have taken back their name & culture & are a proud people. I am ashamed of my white elders that treated them like shit.
dumfree254 2 years ago 2
I was at the opening of the Olympics in China and Australia, and I really liked the opening in Vancouver (although I watched it on TV).
sokolrarog 2 years ago
that fun
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TheThenameismatt 2 years ago
what happen to our opening ceremonies? the Olympic Caudlron where is it? lost far away from the Stadium not even a close distance to the olympic village. stadium without a cauldron without a flame doesnt feel like OLYMPICS. the helicopter shot of the stadium looks dark and black. should have flooded with outdoor lights or video effects. this is Vancouver we have so many talented graphic designers to decorate the outdoor roof of the stadium.
macoyjwb 2 years ago
ya i want to see more canadian beavers.
tubester4567 2 years ago
I thought this was supposed to be global event. Aren't the olympics supposed to bring the world together. Bullshit!!! It's just a cash grab. I'm a Canadian living in Singapore and haven't seen a thing. Blackouts and viewing restrictions all over the Net. Screw VANOC and the IOC. Go count your cash assholes.
dong2phat4u 2 years ago
Don't blame The Canucks, if you are in Singapore, didn;t ever fucking occur to you that the town you live in is responsible for not broadcasting the progam over the net and otherwise?
turbine219 2 years ago
Vancouver is awsome!
unitedwecomedy 2 years ago 13
BC BUD FTW!
asda6572 2 years ago
There are fucking bears in Vancouver! Coquitlam is part of the GVA (Greater Vancouver Area), I live there and we have bears in our backyards.
c0ffybeanz 2 years ago
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I'm sorry, but I thought the opening sucked... I'm not going to lie I dozed off at least 2 times...
dlcowh2 2 years ago
Why would anyone on youtube care whether you liked it or whether you dozed off?
dryan22 2 years ago
Obviously, you did care. Or else you wouldn't have made that comment :)
dlcowh2 2 years ago
Dream on.
dryan22 2 years ago
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lol..what do you expect canada's a boring a country.
obama123456789 2 years ago
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shut up nigger
FunkaDunka 2 years ago
oh gosh people. relax it was an open ceremony for the olympics and its not just supposed to represent vancouver but all of canada to showcase our history and pride. now whats really important are the games. go canada and all the best to the rest.
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MoonBoundCactus 2 years ago
well i dunno, i lived in australia when sydney 2000 happened... vancouver is just as awesome so far =]
StasCherry92 2 years ago
lol, the guy who ex produced is form another country! lol. And what a botch, the torch didn't even work properly... I love watching the strain on those hosts faces... Gretzky's smile went frozen for a few seconds... priceless. Talk about awkward! Hello, it's not working! lol... Canadian's are humble for a reason!
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gLeekMusic 2 years ago
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It Sucked!!!
Embarrassment To All Canadians!!!!
WARDofLORE 2 years ago
That poet dude (Shane Koyczan) looked liked the guy down the street who works at the video rental store. No scratch that, the video store guy dresses better. Is this the best and brightest Canada can offer? No. Not even close. It's a damn shame our tax dollars were spent on this mess. KD Lang? Don't even get me started...
johnnycanada 2 years ago
The opening was so cool! The lights, dancing, celebration, everything! I love Canada :)
Wish i could have been there in Vancouver to see it live(looks beautiful!) but school is holding me back :'(.
PrincessAr1 2 years ago 2
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fuck the olympics spend so much god dam fucking money on them and then u dont give a shit about every1 else fuck VANOC TALIBAN GONNA BOMB U
Ethan9OwnZ 2 years ago
how you feel about the world is a refletion of self, someone needs to buy you a teddy bear!
hatrickgoal 2 years ago 2
i fucking live in canada u cunt vanoc just sucks giant dick and so do you and teddy bears are for faggets and chicks so stfu and suck some cock and who the FUck is talking about the world u dont know how to read im talkiin about vancouver and vancoc u cunt
Ethan9OwnZ 2 years ago
how bout a PONY?
hatrickgoal 2 years ago
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fuck off bitch HAHA. no one is gonna listen to you.
defJayyy 2 years ago
vancouver is awesome!
Voros1993 2 years ago
50 to 70 cm´s of rain with 50 kph winds is en route for tommorows games. It´s gonna really suck tommorow - and you thought the first 2 days were miserable?? I cant wait to see how many people are gonna stand outside watching an outdoor tv projection of the game rather than going home and watching it on an HD tv screen next to a gas fire place.
Are you guys homeless or something??
Rata4You 2 years ago
only? here in BC that is what we call "sissy rain."
It will be another glorious day in Vancouver.
Bloodthirst1011 2 years ago
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I'm Canadian.. and it was a horrible show -_-. Canadians are not dancing aboriginals.
Takazn 2 years ago 6
hey ! Canada does not t belong to your kind, white boy
theend1245 2 years ago
@Takazn
The Opening ceremonies were amazing ! Just saying :)
..........and NO, we Canadians are not JUST dancing aboriginals nor are we JUST kazoo players
vancouverdan 1 year ago
@Takazn you are fucking stupid it showed the 4 tribes that originated in CAnada wow learn your history before you comment
WoWVeriman 1 year ago
@WoWVeriman Ouu im scared. Rage somewhere else more recent. Highest voted comment for a reason. Vancouverdan below agrees.
Takazn 1 year ago
@Takazn lol...
edward5331 1 year ago
It wasn't good
hihi2111 2 years ago 2
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VANCOUVER SUX, IT RAINS ALL THE TIME, ITS DIRTY, NOTHING TO DO. . . . .stayyyyyy hoooooome, doooont coooome heeeere
hatrickgoal 2 years ago
It's not dirty, what are you talking about.
It doesn't rain all the time, probably once because you're here.
And there's something to do if you actually got your butt up and found somewhere to go.
xoxokittyxoxo 2 years ago
sarcasim, you ditz. youmust be from surrey
hatrickgoal 2 years ago
wut a good show !!
toucandan8989 2 years ago
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The opening ceremonies did represent Canada. It was garbage.
themanyouwishyouwere 2 years ago
i absolutely loved the opening ceremony the structure looked so large and modern the graphics were so vivid and bright whoever said canada had no culture was damn wrong
ursweety888 2 years ago
The opening ceremony was pretty lame, Doesn't represent Canada at all, now there are widespread confusion about Canada.
Wujin88 2 years ago 2
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FYI to all those that aren't from Vancouver... we have nothing to do with native america... inface we're more asian than anything else... and their is no giant bear that roams around and we only have one totem pole downtown. This ceremonies was an insult to Vancouverites.
CanaDuhGirl 2 years ago
@CanaDuhGirl
you're an insult to canada for disrespecting a culture that has existed on this country for centuries
spnade001 2 years ago 2
@ spnade001 You're an idiot... I didn't say anything disrespectful... I simply said it had fuck all to do wtih VANCOUVER where the Olympics are being hosted.
CanaDuhGirl 2 years ago
your a disgrace to Vancouvers no we dont have Native Americans they live in the states we have Aboriginals which we do have a strong bond with and there are bears all over the Van area totem poles are all over this province you are dumb and make me ashamed how dare you disrespect our Aboriginal people. I was proud to be a Canadian from Van last night but you sure ruined that today with your ignorance! By the way I am not native! Learn your history check out facts before you write shit
MsLinpin 2 years ago 3
Bears all over the Vancouver area? I live in Vancouver. You are a moron.
themanyouwishyouwere 2 years ago
Are you a total idiot!!!!! Have you ever left the eastside cause you must live there if you think there are no bears around Vancouver!!! Take the skytrain and go to either Coquitlam or Maple Ridge you damn fool!!!!
MsLinpin 2 years ago
@ MsLinpin Thank you for agreeing that we do not have Native Americans in Vancouver. I appreciate it. I did not dispresect the Aboriginal people, I simply said the Olympic ceremony did not represent what Vancouver is all about. This isn't the Canada Winter Olympics, it's Vancouver Winter Olympics. Learn to read before you start tossing out lame insults over the nets!
CanaDuhGirl 2 years ago
Were yiou watching a different event and btw this is not just about Vancouver it was about Canada and if you don't believe that then why the hell was Federal money put into it! Dont tell me to learn to read when you dont know that we have a strong Native culture here! The insults on this page are what is a disgrace to Canada and I bet not one of you know your Canadian history or have even played a sport! A fabulous job that represented our diverse culture of which you apparently dont have
MsLinpin 2 years ago
MORE BEAVERS! THE SMELLY KIND! LOLlolol
TheJawsusNSexmanShow 2 years ago 3
I wasn't impressed with the opening ceremonies. From an artistic point of view, I thought they were spectacular. But from a personal point of view... I felt they were way too cultured. And about a past that (in my opinion) is not worth gloating about. It was almost like watching myself be criticized for being a White person. I mean, I thought it was great they had the Native in there... But considering the current protests going on (in Ontario anyways), I felt it was very inappropriate.
PyroFiend1 2 years ago
I also side with Rata4You's point of view.
PyroFiend1 2 years ago
VANOCwebteam, This video is definently ok. I enjoyed it.
pcfix411 2 years ago
uhh, what is this crap- wanted the opening ceremony!!!!
dejahthoris 2 years ago
Me 2 dejahthoris
MasterMagician97 2 years ago
My son is a young 2nd generation Canaidan. His comment to the open ceremonies was : the natives were doing their dance, living their day to day lives on this piece of land, living in harmony with others tribes. When they were done, they were surrounded by the non native - a refection of the history?!
flyrcm 2 years ago
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They didn't include the best scene from yesterday. The dumb ass Russian crashing in the luge was priceless
kenoshaman2000 2 years ago
You are a 100% asshole, i hope you were drunk when you said this not able to keep your real self in check. but you would still be an asshole. thanks for bringing out the worst in me, People like you make it hard for people like me to hold back the hate.
I fucking hate you. I hope you die tomorrow!
Damn I hate you for bringing out my horrible side totally criminal, you should be locked up!
daveni2 2 years ago
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lairjo 2 years ago
I think you used the wrong term. Toronto is NOT a melting pot, rather the opposite. Immigrants are encouraged to show their cultural identity instead of "melting into the pot".
nananeneh 2 years ago
RT elmoisgay: Toronto isn't a melting pot you dipshit know it all. The proper term in Canada is "cultural mosiac." Melting pot is an American ideal as they try to assimilate all cultures into the American identity. In Canada the official stance is we let cultures be and all the independent cultures make up Canada's cultural fabric.
You need to stfu like asap.
HolyCrapJer 2 years ago
We arent a cultural mosaic....sure, people like to trumpet that word created by the media, but we are all pretty damn racist here in a very subtle way for certain. I used to think i was "non-judgmental" but I realized that its impossible for humans to be that way. We judge who are friends are gonna be. YOU yourself wont look for a gf on a black web site....but sure, you will tell me you have no time or wouldnt mind to - but you and me both know that aint so.
Rata4You 2 years ago
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Rata4You 2 years ago
Speak for yourself Rata.
PluripotentBrain 2 years ago
Of course I´m speaking for myself. Arent you too? Isnt everybody speaking for themselves when they express an opinion? That cliche should be taken out and shot to death.
Rata4You 2 years ago
You said "we are all pretty damn racist here in a very subtle way for certain."
Speak for yourself, not "all" Canadians
PluripotentBrain 2 years ago 3
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Rata4You 2 years ago
Absolutely monumental. I was so proud, it brought me to tears!
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DangerRangersForever 2 years ago
I agree somewhat, but really the only culture they focused on were First nations and Maratimes scottish.
I think in a way it was smart to keep the English/French out of it completely because that never ends well.. one would just bitch about it, this way maybe they will form a unified bitching :p. I am Metis, so I see what you're saying. I thought it was very thoughtful that everything that was said, was spoken in french first.
SocialistReign 2 years ago
French is the official language of the Olympics. Vancouver had no choice, whether they wanted it or not, French is always spoken first during any olympics - due to Baron de Coubertin who brought back the games to life. So beside that token obligation, French was relegated as a second-citizen zone as it is always in this country. And then the anglos talk about bill 101... jeesh!
grenierjp 2 years ago
So was English, I think it was a good idea, because the french and English fight incessantly, there would have been no way to make either side happy. They focused on the aboriginals, the provinces, and Scottish influenced maratimes, and I think it was smart. Focus on the minorities to appreciate their place in Canada, and leave the freaking French and English out of it, all they do is whine anyway.
SocialistReign 2 years ago
I think that was supose to be a Celtic tribute more then Scotish in particular.
The Celt culture is sort of a grandaddy to French and English cultures so it is safe common ground.
I just assumed that is what they were aiming for because of the celtic tatoos and feel to the performance had a pre-Christian flavor.
I could be wrong. It's open to interpitation.
Eddythebeast666 2 years ago
I think that's the only part I didn't like about it.. the fake tattoos were overkill. I mean go ahead and use interesting hair, and dress.. but the black tribal jiffy ink was excessive and it took away from the seriousness. This is coming from someone who has 7 piercings and a half sleeve. (I think they are tasteful) Mostly hidden, or tiny gems.. but I am exposed to the more extreme side of culture in my circle of friends, and I thought it looked ridiculous. Hahaha.
SocialistReign 2 years ago
Yes I agree but that is why I figure they where ment to be Celts rather then Scotts. They where aiming for the cultural period before it split in to all it's current modern traditions.
Try too hard to avoid cultural favoritisum and you end up with something that offends all cultures. The Scotts I know kept asking "What the Hell is that crap!?!
Eddythebeast666 2 years ago
Haha so true, damned if you do, damned if you don't. I can't say anything was offensive to me, but yeah.. Celtic silliness. I hate how cultures scream for notability, and when they get it, half of them complain about the accuracy. There is no amount of accuracy that will please everyone :P
Cynics.
SocialistReign 2 years ago
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ursweety888 2 years ago
so cool
coolsweetgroovy 2 years ago
Is anyone else confused by our mascots looking like Asian anime?
Granted, it beats Hidy and Howdy from Calgary in 88 haha. I'm surprised we didn't do something that didn't look a little more aboriginal, or atleast not emulate a style that typically represents Asian culture. (no offense - I like anime just fine).
SocialistReign 2 years ago
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TomJackson986 2 years ago
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yma06 2 years ago
they stole their land long before the olympics dumb fuck
riderfanszmul 2 years ago
This is true, but the generation of people who are up and coming to run this country are much more tolerant. It's not racist to being up race, I thing she was very right! We don't include first nation people in a lot of "Canadian" things. It's ridiculous to be so PC that referring to anyone's nationality is racist.
I think it's great that they made up most of the ceremony. They are the first Canadians after all.
SocialistReign 2 years ago
We have to share.. and it's retarded to hold today's Canadians responsible for history that was out of our control. Most people don't blame today's Germans for Hitler.
SocialistReign 2 years ago 2
Where is the footage of the Ceremonies?
All I can find is talking heads and spam.
I can find the Chinese footage but not the Canadian.
Why in Gods name is my tax dollars going to produce an event with exclusive access that I can't get!?!
Where is the damn footage?
Eddythebeast666 2 years ago 2
Agreed, I can't find it anywhere, GAH!
spatzy 2 years ago 2
Perhaps try CTV's website for the opening? That would be my guess.
cleodel88 2 years ago 2
I tryed there.
Their player is incompatable with my system or just doesn't work. I got the spam ads to play but that was it. very user unfriendly.
This should be playing all over the world on every chanal.
What utter crap. This has nothing to do with Canada. It's just another rateings grab by some huge network I never watch.
Eddythebeast666 2 years ago
This is insane.
I loved the idea of Canada playing host until this morning.
I see lots of people talking about it. Some hate it some love it but there is nothing but bad still photos of it to see for my self.
If this was some privetly run sporting event I could understand but not the world Olympics.
Not when my money is being spent to host it.
Pure fustration.
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bryan174arellano 2 years ago
It was so boring! All those tamtams! How many Indians in Canada? 2%?
FERRAT1953 2 years ago
About 2% yes, but it is important to recognize them.
cleodel88 2 years ago
i am GOD incarnated
GODincarnated1 2 years ago
Wow, I like how all the comments are just arguments about politics lol.
Just enjoy the Olympics jeez!
rrpauldoran 2 years ago 2
So the nationalists in all of us come out via Youtube comment. Real classy to bash each other guys. You can't even compare Beijing and Canada's opening ceremonies for one: Summer Olympics are FAR more popular than the Winter. I rather enjoyed last night's opening ceremony.
pethcir 2 years ago 3
Boring.
themanyouwishyouwere 2 years ago
i was thtere tyhe native cllebration was soo impactfull
KvSfan24 2 years ago 5
The most boring ceremonies I've ever seen. It was too embarrassing to watch. Where was Cirque du Solie? The lighting of the touch was the finale of disappointment. What a waste of our tax dollars. What a cheese fest.
MassacreMonk 2 years ago
right on
schloss11 2 years ago
i wish i live in canada only because they have less population.
30 million to 360 million U.S.
jootii716 2 years ago
And we like it that way, STAY OUT PLEASE!!!
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royalmanga 2 years ago
I was very proud to be a BC resident. Although I would love to say I am proud to be Canadian...I've been here since I was 8 months old, LOL...but I am Australian...I loved all the Native Dancing...that was my favourite part...I loved when they used to do PowWows at our school in Manitoba in Elementary...was AWESOME!!! Even though I fell asleep before KD Lang came on so I haven't watched that part yet...thank goodness for PVR's, LOL!!!
GO CANADA GO!!!!!!!!!
scrappincandy 2 years ago
You're still Canadian :)
This is a nation created by immigration, something America seems to forget.
SocialistReign 2 years ago
Thanks, I really do feel more Canadian than Australian...I know NOTHING about Australia...and really have no feelings for when they entered but when Canada came in I have to admit I did well up and thankfully my son wasn't home to see me cry...I was so proud at that moment... :c)
scrappincandy 2 years ago
Haha.. I cried too. I love that we are so diverse. Maybe that's why we struggled so long to figure out what the Canadian identity is. It just can't be pinpointed with our love for others cultures and the diversity that has built this country.
SocialistReign 2 years ago
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I didn't see anything spectacular that made me go WOW! I think we had to use Canadian star power to sell it. I didn't like the whole first nation dance thing. The kid flying on wheat? The tap dancer? The "I am Canadian" speech? The fancy Canadian Anthem? The opera singer? I wasn't impressed. The technical difficulty of the torch lighting and the multiple lighting was stupid. If Canada does not win gold in men's hockey this will be the biggest waste of Olympic EVER!
starlegions 2 years ago
People who only watch the Olympics for one sport would hardly be adept to enjoy the cultural part.
Hard to believe someone would be SO cynical that they hated the entire thing. You belong in the usa, 50 bucks says you're from Alberta.
SocialistReign 2 years ago
Oh, Toronto... close.. you're just a little piece of America that just happens to be on this side of the boarder.
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SocialistReign 2 years ago
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So you mean the most populated city in Canada is American? America is better then Canada.
themanyouwishyouwere 2 years ago
Good, get the fuck out and off our health care system. I don't want my taxes paying for an American wannabe douche bag.
Hows that for Canadian hospitality?
SocialistReign 2 years ago
I pay for our health care system. Every 2 weeks there is a debit from my check.
themanyouwishyouwere 2 years ago
mmhmm.. do you think that covers you only?
Everybody else contributes. Your head is so far up your own ass. Learn some politics before you try and run with the bog kids.. mmmk?
SocialistReign 2 years ago
The bog kids? Drinking this early in the day is irresponsible.
themanyouwishyouwere 2 years ago
only people with low intelligence and no ability to have a mature debate resort to semantics.
SocialistReign 2 years ago
Go run with the bog kids.
themanyouwishyouwere 2 years ago
-need I say more.
This was unfun, I was hoping to humiliate you. But you did it before I could.
bummer.
SocialistReign 2 years ago
So you don't like America you don't like Toronto (the biggest city in Canada) ya you are a real poster boy for Canada. Leave scumbag.
themanyouwishyouwere 2 years ago
Again - I never said I don't like Americans. I don't like People who don't want to be in the country they live in, so they whine about it.
-Also, I never said all Torontonians are Americans. It just happens to be where a lot of people who wish they were American get together.
SocialistReign 2 years ago
Rather than read non fiction between the lines I type. I can show you 3 fingers you can read between.
SocialistReign 2 years ago
The truth is no one cares what you like or don't like or what you think about anything. You are a youtube troll. That is all you are. I laugh at your existence.
themanyouwishyouwere 2 years ago
I do believe you trolled this page.. and judging by your yt page, you make a habit of trolling. Who's the loser with too much time on their hands now?
I was merely defending the nation most people are so privileged to live in.
SocialistReign 2 years ago
Really? Before Bush, The lower mainland in B.C. was actually the place to be if you wanted to be American. They felt more connected to Seattle than they ever did P.E.I.
I've never met a Torontonian who wants to be American, though I think Toronto wants to emulate New York a bit...
cleodel88 2 years ago
You're right... but maybe I was meaning the people who have "American-ish traits" of capitalism and intolerance.
I'm from Calgary, a lot of that type there too. :S
SocialistReign 2 years ago
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scorpiaflame 2 years ago