Olympicstuff

[a_stone_angel]

I was holding my breath the entire time Boris Johnson was onscreen. He managed to get through without any major mishaps, although he made waving a flag look really difficult. I am nervous for the next four years.
The 'Introduction to London' slot was surreal. The start of Leona Lewis' performance put me in mind of this: Fifth Element: Blue

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[a_stone_angel]

The closing ceremony was this afternoon, then BBC broadcast a 'free concert' from outside Buckingham Palace. So yes, the Beijing Olympics is finished now. And yes again, Boris Johnson in the closing ceremony. I've never actually watched Boris in Have I Got News For You, just in interviews etc. There's no denying he's entertaining, but he has a tendency to say silly, often offensive things. It was alarming when he got elected mayor, both politically, and as the people who voted him in (apart from the 'traditional' Conservatives) seemed to be doing it for novelty reasons (imo). I honestly don't know how well (or otherwise) he's doing as mayor - someone in London would be able to better comment on that, I suppose. He banned alcohol on the tube, though I don't know how that's going now.

'...everybody swarming in my city when it's crowded enough as it is...' Yes, I know what you mean, but I was pleasantly surprised at how many of the events are going to be outside of London. Glasgow is going to be one of the football venues; there's talk of Birmingham for the swimming; I expect Manchester will be used in some form as it's got all the facilities left over from the Commonwealth Games. I expect the horsey events will be outside of London, and the long-distance bike events too. Athletes will be staying all over the UK - some in Bath, for example. So centred on London, but quite spread out too (I hope).

Leona Lewis came out of the top of a double decker bus on a podium. She seemed to have on an enormous green leafy/mossy dress, then started singing in a tone that only dogs should be able to hear. I think it was the sense of grandeur and the high pitched-ness that reminded me of the film. It was actually quite camply magnificent. But then it descended into a rock song with guitars and all. I would have preferred her to continue with the opera.

The commentator was deadly serious, yes. He was also very embarrassed when he realised his mistake.
I can't work out what Boris' image is supposed to be.