Olympics Opening Ceremony Taught Us 5 Things About The World
NBC used its coverage of the Olympics opening ceremony on Friday night to teach America five super important facts about the rest of the world.
2012 Olympics - Opening Ceremony
2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremony Snubs Atlanta, Los Angeles
Atlanta was left out of the Opening Ceremony on Friday night, because of course it was.
Thanks For The Opening Ceremony Context, NBC
Context. That's why NBC says it tape-delayed the Opening Ceremony. So much context.
Boring Olympic Opening Ceremony Should Bar London From Hosting For 68 More Years
It's hard to imagine that the Brits would outdo the Canadians for "worst opening ceremony in memory," but they found a way to do it.
Opening Ceremony Fireworks Look Amazing Sped Up
Let's all watch the Opening Ceremony fireworks sped up.
A Country Called Niger Brings Out The Worst Tweets
You probably don't want to search for "Niger" on Twitter. It's not a good idea, and if you saw it trending, you knew bad things were coming. Because it's Twitter. Of course people are going to be...
Marshall Islands' Outfits Apparently Designed By Vince McMahon In 1992
The Marshall Islands are stylish. Grass skirts are very "in" in 2012.
We Are All Independent Olympic Athletes
Three athletes came to the Olympics under the Olympic flag, otherwise known as Independent Olympic Athletes. They come from South Sudan and Netherlands Antilles, and are just happy as hell to be in...
Former Yugoslav Republic Of Macedonia Is Clearly Labeled
The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia does not have a cumbersome name. At all.
Czech Republic Puts The Boots To The Olympics Opening Ceremony
The Czech Republic packed sensibly for the 2012 Olympics. They brought their rain boots.
Australian Flag Bearer Mesmerized By Own Flag
Flags are hypnotic. The Australian flag-bearer knows this.
Dark Horse Candidate: Austria
The Austrian team might be good this year. They won't NOT be good, at least.
Mike Leach Appears At Olympics Opening Ceremony, Performs Bitchin' Guitar Solo
Mike Leach rips on lead guitar. He took his very emotive face to the London opening ceremony to prove it.
Inflatable Voldemort Is Here To Give You Balloon Nightmares
Voldemort showed up at the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony. It was ... weird.
2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony: GOSH, You Guys
The 2012 Olympics opening ceremony is underway in London. Gosh!
Corgis Win The Opening Ceremony
Corgi GIFs! All of the Opening Ceremony corgi GIFs!
Before You Die, You See The Olympic Rings ... Or Whatever
The 2012 Olympics opening ceremony is underway. There are sparkly fireworks rings and everything.
Presenting The Ultimate Kenneth Branagh GIF
The 2012 Olympics opening ceremony is underway. It is pretty Kenneth Branagh-y.
The Opening Ceremony: Keep Calm, It's Not Live
Keep calm, the Opening Ceremony is not live.
Work It, Girls
The opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics is underway. Grindin' them gears, ladies.
PHOTO: Yes, The Opening Ceremony Had A Cricket Match
In perhaps the most British thing ever, the Opening Ceremony preshow included an real-life, actual cricket match. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Gangs Of Top Hat-Wearing Victorians Exhibit British Kung Fu
The Opening Ceremonies are underway. Watch out for Victorians who know kung fu.
Olympic Cauldron Lit In Unique Way At Opening Ceremony
The Olympic Cauldron was lit in a unique way this year.
Team USA's Beret Not A Hit On The Internet
Let's see what the Internet thinks of Team USA's berets.
Olympic Opening Ceremony Full Of Film, Music, Television... And iPhones
Danny Boyle has created a multi-media homage to British pop culture
PHOTO: Opening Ceremony Is Indeed A British Countryside
Olympic organizers dubbed the Opening Ceremony "Green and Pleasant" and promised that the Stadium would be "transformed into the rolling British countryside ... complete with meadows, fields and rivers." They were not lying.
