I'm a sucker for the Olympics. I love the competition and enjoy the pageantry. Last night, I planned to treat myself to a bit of the opening ceremonies for the XX Olympics in Torino, Italy: the artistic introduction and the Parade of Nations. I figured that Italy--being known for food, fashion, and fun--would probably put together a whiz-banger of an opener.
Oh, the humanity.
Everything was fine up until the Parade of Nations. That's where each country's participating athletes march into the stadium, accompanied by fanfare and cheering crowds. Usually, it is fun to see their special Olympic uniforms and watch the wonder on their faces as they proudly march, representing their countries.
Until this year.
This year, instead of music from Italy-- pop, alternative, world music, classical, SPAGHETTI WESTERN MUSIC, whatever!-- the organizers decided to play...
AMERICAN 70's DISCO MUSIC.
UGH! In marched Canada to 'YMCA'. If I were from Canada, I would have made the Congo athletes go in front of me in hopes of getting a less silly tune. ("No, go ahead, really!") What were the organizers thinking? Where's the national pride of Italy? What a shame. It really ruined the pageantry and dignity of the moment, having dopey disco music blaring in English.
I finally resorted to the MUTE
Did you see this? What do you think? Am I being over-bitchy?
1 comment:
I agree with you philosophically that playing 70's American disco music at the Olympic opening ceremonies is LAME.
However, I can't stand to watch the Olympics, so I can't say much more than that.
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