Turning on the telly at lunchtime was a seriously bad idea. The BBC were broadcasting from the Thames again. It was a disaster last time and they were clearly responding to the criticism. The presenters today were from a more serious mould, had little idea what they were doing just the same, talked rubbish mostly otherwise wittering aimlessly.
But, they were talking excitedly. That was the big difference, they were absolutely bursting with excitement for the Olympics and wanted to pass that on to the audience. Clearly the state broadcaster doing its bit to big up an event of national importance. Surely no one is afraid that it might be a bit of a flop?
I think there is genuine pride with most people that Britain has the Olympics and real interest in the sport. It's just that the government and media keep asking if we are 'excited'. We are not children, though it does seem, often that politicians haven't progressed beyond that stage.
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