Author: Ian
Video of the Top 5 Olympic Scandals
Another British Pathe video, this time about the Top 5 Olympic scandals. There have been so many scandals over the years, that I’m really not sure these are the top 5. More like the top 5 unknown scandals – as I hadn’t heard of most of them until watching the video. Once again the video is designed to promote their more extensive list of 17 Olympic scandals.
Some other scandals in include: secret professionals (in the days before they were allowed), boycotting (but doesn’t mention the 1980 or 1984 games), questions of gender, political statements, murder and massacres. Overall a decent overview but fails to mention some of the more famous doping scandals (such as Ben Johnson), probably because there are too many to choose from.
Video Of The Top 5 Unaccepted Olympic Sports
The video of the Top 5 Unaccepted Olympic Sports comes courtesy of British Pathe. It is part of wider series looking at some of the ridiculous Olympic sports that have been proposed or even tired over the years. My personal favourite is the Tug of War, which was a sport until the 1920 Olympics. Since Britain was the last to win the medal, they remain reigning Olympic tug of war champions.
You can see the complete list of unaccepted Olympic sports here. Some other gems include Ballooning, Pigeon Racing, Gliding, Water Skiing, Boules, Angling and American Football.
A Timelapse Video Of Fires From The Tottenham Riots – 1 Year Anniversary
One year ago tonight the Tottenham Riots kicked off. It seems like ages ago now. This is a great timelapse video I found via reddit user Lucid_Nonsense of the fires caused by the riots. It was created by Prokopi Constantinou, score by Dogtanion. I think it is a low key way of remembering the madness that every so often seems to engulf London.
Olympics Brings Influx Of Foreign Advertising To London Transport
One of the odder aspects of the Olympic games has been the influx of foreign brands being advertised in languages other than English, especially on public transportation. The picture above comes from reddit user Monkeychimp, but is but one example of the phenomenon. Have you seen any others? Tell me about them below:
Double Olympic Rings By Tower Bridge
A photo I found via Reddit user stephhhhh. No prize for guessing where this is. Sort of neat two see two groups of Olympic rings on the Thames.
New Trailer For Bond Movie – Skyfall – Features London Rather Prominently
Hot of the heals of playing James Bond at the Olympic opening ceremonies, Daniel Craig is back for the upcoming Bond film Skyfall. Based on the trailer it looks as though London will be a major setting in the film. Watch out for MI6 and the Tube. I won’t ruin anything else from the trailer, but looks like a typical action packed Bond film.
Cringeworthy Team USA Learning To Speak Cockney Videos
The following 5 videos are either some of the best parodies ever or just totally miss the mark. Either way, it’s sure to be about the most cringeworthy thing you’ll watch all day.
Part 1: Teaching Team USA athletes to speak cockney rhyming slang – Chicken Oriental
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Happiest Worker At London 2012 Olympics
You’ve likely already seen this video, but if not you’re in for a treat. The perfect level of deadpan humour and sarcasm to get through what looks like an incredibly dull job. Cheers to the London Olympic Committee for not trying to take down the video and having a sense of humour.
Olympic Vermin – Animated Alternative Torch Relay
Great original animation by Amael Isnard and Leo Bridle. Shows what the torch relay might have looked like if it had been run by London’s less popular animals (who also happen to be animated). The short film was animated by Beakus (please don’t use doorway pages) with sound by Aaron Lampert.