McFaul 35 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 McCartney is a scouse Cath word that's not in question, but he's an old Cath word at the same time. It was more symbolic, and Hey Jude is a classic song. He's too old to sing, and him trying to get all the blokes and women singing, was like trying to get a Fulham crowd to sing in the League Cup Second Round at home to Macclesfield. As J69 said (ironic coming from him like) the cool kids are trying their best to find something to moan about when little exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26394 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 McCartney is a scouse Cath word that's not in question, but he's an old Cath word at the same time. It was more symbolic, and Hey Jude is a classic song. He's too old to sing, and him trying to get all the blokes and women singing, was like trying to get a Fulham crowd to sing in the League Cup Second Round at home to Macclesfield. As J69 said (ironic coming from him like) the cool kids are trying their best to find something to moan about when little exists. Â Like what? McCartney was shit so people said that he was shit. Everything else was great and so people said it was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19826 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) i'm not one to get schmultzy but i thought the whole thing was bloody brilliant. i was choking up on more than one occasion. such a good production and a reminder of why we should all be proud to be british. Edited July 28, 2012 by Dr Gloom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19826 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 nice moments of humour too to balance out the patriotism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Like what? McCartney was shit so people said that he was shit. Everything else was great and so people said it was great. He's an old man, who represented the most popular band in human history who also happens to be British, as I said it was more a representation of British culture than the latest X factor winning performance. Pretty obvious a 70 year old man isn't going to be at his vocal peak, staggers me that people can't see that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34505 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) Aye and consequently he was shit. But shush you can't say that cos if you do it's only cos you want to look cool. Â "But he was symbolically shit... " Â I'd say it's more accurate to say that certain people think it's somehow unpatriotic to criticise any of what happened last night. Â To reiterate, the opening ceremony was one of the best things I've ever seen and everyone should be rightly proud of it. But Paul McCartney is a 70 year old man who can no longer sing and using him to bring it to a close was a mistake. Edited July 28, 2012 by Gemmill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 26394 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) Nobody said anything other than the fact that his performance was crap. The man isn't immune from criticism, he wasn't as bad at the Queen's Jubilee concert so age isn't the only factor. Edited July 28, 2012 by ewerk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bizza 105 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 China already top of the medals table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34505 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Isn't it also Stevie's position that the Beatles weren't that good and certainly not a patch on Phil Collins btw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34505 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Anyway, the big story of the night was that German fella giving it the full Nazi salute when the German athletes walked in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McFaul 35 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Isn't it also Stevie's position that the Beatles weren't that good and certainly not a patch on Phil Collins btw? Most overrated band I can think of in my opinion, but they're an easily recognisable part of British culture, given the fact they're the most famous band in the history of the world. He's a scouse cath word but recognisable to the world which is possibly why he was included. The Arctic Monkeys were shit, because they are shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADP 0 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Or AC/DC or Bowie   Think Bowie pretty much retired a bit ago due to him saying his voice was fucking up and wanted to be remembered as what he was at his best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38779 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Â Most overrated band I can think of in my opinion, but they're an easily recognisable part of British culture, given the fact they're the most famous band in the history of the world. He's a scouse cath word but recognisable to the world which is possibly why he was included. The Arctic Monkeys were shit, because they are shit. Thought the Arctic Monkeys were ok. Â Â But then at 43, I'm so fucking desperate to be cool I'll say owt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CleeToonFan 1 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 To be fair Alex Turners voice wasn't as good as usual. Still good though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 My 60 year old in laws just said it was mint...but macca was Shit. The poseur fucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JawD 31 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I kinda get why "Macca" was included. But I think that part would have been better if he had been supported. While they ain't my thing, even if Take That or someone had flanked him. Â But, I'd not let one bit detract from what was overall "a jolly good show" Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I didn't watch all of it but it gets an automatic 2/10 for the Arctic Monkeys (or any band like them) performing at it as I hear they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38779 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14601 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Why? Â because MT is cool, dont you understand that???!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38779 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 My mistake. Â As you were Hep Cats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Transfer 0 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Why? Â Not a fan of their genre. Â Given their popularity, surely I'm not cool if I don't like them? Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38779 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I'm not a fan of Dizee Rascal, but it was still a good show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14601 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Not a fan of their genre. Â Given their popularity, surely I'm not cool if I don't like them? Â Â err...I think theyre brilliant and I'm a sad twat of 42..so, in summary, dunno :-/ Â If you dont like that sort of music theres no real argument. Â The Pet Shop Boys played a few tunes for the crowds at Wimbledon this morning, would you have enjoyed that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonGoodwyn 1 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) The road cycling seems like a walk in the park compared to the Tour de France! Edited July 28, 2012 by JonGoodwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19826 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 quite enjoying the badminton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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