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Monday, 13 August 2012
Remembering #London2012
The Olympics for me was a mix of unknown athletes, political conversations, old versus new media, and the human spirit.
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Remembering London #2012
The Olympics for me was a mix of unknown athletes, political conversations, old versus new media, and the human spirit.
Storified by doshebu · Mon, Aug 13 2012 10:56:30
Day of The Underdog
Photo of the day - this is how we'll remember Olympics 2012 http://pic.twitter.com/iBusK42wJim Carroll
Mitt Romney said London wasn't ready for the Olympics. London says Mitt Romney isn't ready to be President.Joseph Wignall
National Pride, But Which Nation?
Chris Hoy tells Ch4: "I'm Scottish and British. They're not mutually exclusive." A message Salmond won't like to hear, as new #Speccie says.Fraser Nelson
The Destruction of America: US Olympic athlete disgraceful and unpatriotic in carrying Mexican flag after 1500m race: http://nation.foxnews.com/olympics/2012/08/13/american-medal-winner-waves-mexican-flag1OfThe53Percent
Not in Our Name! IOC to Rednecks :-D...
RT @MarshaChadwick: FBC and Smack youth back to school bash. Grades 7-12 invited. Wednesday at 6 at Pete's house. Redneck Olympics. http://pic.twitter.com/f5Xdv09qMayson Chadwick
Getting ready for the Redneck Olympics #smackbacktoschoolbash. http://pic.twitter.com/w6fKUIi9Marsha Chadwick
Tonight! Full coverage of the Redneck Olympics. (Spoiler alert: no dressage.)The Daily Show
Gold to GB's Charlotte Dujardin in the individual dressage. Bronze too to Laura Bechtolsheimer!Scotland Rugby Team
Shut Up Matt Lauer!
MATT LAUER SHUT UPVanessa
Hey Mitt, before you insult UK's ability to host the Olympics, you should evaluate your country's ability to broadcast them. #cnnChuck McDonald
3000 Years...
FYI: Homo erectus lit the first olympic torch fire 3000 years ago. Accidentally. #closingceremonyRoope Lehtoranta
Not 3000 years!!!! Learn some math!!!! #closingceremonyeleftheriag
Reminiscent of Lord Lindsay in 1924
Check out "The Chap Olympiad 2009, London, England" on @dipity. http://www.dipity.com/tickr/Flickr_chap/?eid=AYrT88MBCQASharon Lorimer
The Olympics are here!If you are heading to the games,visit the Chapel Down bar at Formans Fish Island located next to the Olympic stadiumChapel Down Wines
@incurablehippie No no no no no no no no no no no no there's no lympics. Sorry. @Wordgeeksarah started it. #edfringe #giddyChella Quint
That said, when chariots of fire came on couldnt help feeling the playlist was subvertedly mocking meMatt Ford
Cheers #London2012
Putting the final 'torches' on to our #Olympic Cocktails.. What do you think? http://pic.twitter.com/E33tdTdnGusto Didsbury
@gustodidsbury Can I have mine on fire? #2012Olympics #totcNick and Nora
London brewery toasts Games with century-old beer http://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2012/07/london-brewery-toastd-games-with-century-old-beer/ @teamdb #London2012Nick and Nora
"National Scotch Day" and "Walk on Stilts Day" - probably not the best combo! and clearly not an Olympic event #scotchdayParty Planner
the official medal tally http://www.london2012.com/medals/medal-count/ the shots tally stands GBR 38; AUS 43; USA 2; FRA 11. Come drink for your team- ASAP #winningTheLondonCockailClub
@Seja75 Gin Olympics: 1. Sipsmith (G)2. Bombay (S)3. Tanqueray (B)4. Plymouth5. Hendricks6. Gordon's 7. Beefeater (don't bother!)Habanero Alan
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