First posted on FB 2/8/14:
Am watching the video of the Olympics Grand Opening Ceremony last night.
Am I the only one finding this opening alienating or at least
alienated? I generally love the opening ceremonies and in general
consider myself relatively worldly and pretty well rounded, but I have
no idea what most of the images symbolize, even with the American
anchors reading their explanations. Clearly this isn't about reaching
out to the world and telling us a story about their cultural history
and how we are all part of the same humanity (a common theme of the
past), but was all about them and their trials and tribulations. Their
opening speech was all about them and their great sacrifices and
patience--so very introverted and such a disappointment. And the show
is so less impressive that China, Australia or GB's, to name a few.
Mostly dark, dreary, melancholy, disconnected, almost chaotic at times,
perhaps that is accurate for Putin's Russia. Putin's $50b folly is what I
am thinking so far. I'll keep watching, about half an hour left of the
opening, here comes the flag. Friends, please tell me I'm wrong and help
me to see the error of my misunderstandings.
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