The Opening Ceremony. Will it embarrass us? Will it live up to the hype? I'm initially dubious as a slightly ropy singer lays down an overly-aggressive folk song, followed by some shouty acting from Ken as Isambard Kingdom Brunel (best name ever) and a slightly cringy relationship-via-text-message section. But so many things to tip the balance in favour.
'Jerusalem' in 3D. Green and pleasant lands: dark satanic mills. Cycling doves! An NHS dance! And my favourite moment - the immortal words 'Good evening, Mr Bond' from Her Maj. Initial confusion - WHAT? It REALLY looks like HER! Then doubt - surely not? Must be a brilliant look-a-like. Corroboration from Channel 4 on Twitter - IT IS HER! And how Queenish of her not to even crack a smile after her arrival.
I think Josie Long's Twitter feed sums it up best. She writes 'I'm very cynical about this and I am finding it pretty moving and compelling'.
The next day she follows up with this - 'In the cold light of day, last night was a bit weird.'
Weird - but good weird. No coincidence that Dizzee Rascal sang 'Bonkers'.
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