2012 London Olympics Closing: My goosebumps moments and then some

I was supposed to do my laundry yesterday but when as I flicked through the channels on the telly, I chanced upon the London Olympics Closing Ceremonies... & my eyes got glued until my brother took the remote from me! :-\ (only to switch the channel to local news!)

Well, I'm guessing I caught at least the first half of the ceremonies. The production was totally awesome! It was superb! From the lights, to the stage, to the props, to the performers!

I have had 3 major goosebumps moments!

Goosebump moment # 1: STOMP PERFORMANCE
Sidenote: Commentators were saying that this is by far Stomp's largest casting for a performance! This group never fails to amaze me! Sucks I wasn't able to catch them live when they came here for a few shows.


Photo courtesy of: http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/viewart/20120812/NEWS03/120812025/Olympics-come-rocking-end-pop-party



Photo courtesy of: http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/12082012/8/photo/cast-stomp-perform-during-london-olympic-games-2012-closing-ceremony.html

Photo courtesy of: http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/news/latest-news/article/item149619

Goosebump Moment # 2: Imagine
Sidenote: Soon as the choir hit the first note, I've got goosebumps all over.

Goosebump Moment # 3: Athletes' Parade
Sidenote: I don't know, but seeing the world's athletes coming together to just enjoy and party during the closing ceremony made me a little emotional. I was smiling while watching them have fun and take photos and videos themselves as they walk around the olympic stadium. I somehow have felt how joyful & triumphant (regardless if they won or not) they are at that moment :)

Photo courtesy of: http://en.rian.ru/photolents/20120813/175179563_6.html

 

Photo courtesy of: http://www.columbiamissourian.com/multimedia/gallery/2012/08/12/photo-gallery-london-olympics-closing-ceremony/

 

Photo courtesy of: http://www.thespec.com/photozone/779074--photos-2012-olympic-games-closing-ceremony

And then... some other notable performances/sights:

Nicely done props/stage crew!
Photo courtesy of: http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/13/cars-of-the-2012-london-olympics-closing-ceremonies/

George Michael & his signature dance move!
Photo courtesy of: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/aug/12/london-2012-closing-ceremony-olympics-come-rocking/

Hello circa '90's! Spice Girls atop London cabbies, speeding away as they sang. Fierce!
Photo courtesy of: http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/london-2012-olympics-blog/2012/aug/12/london-2012-olympics-closing-ceremony-live

Never knew Russell Brand could sing, until yesterday!
Photo courtesy of: http://thedailyedge.thejournal.ie/olympic-closing-ceremony-weirdest-moments-556362-Aug2012/



Giant Octopus who swallowed.....
Photo courtesy of: http://thedailyedge.thejournal.ie/olympic-closing-ceremony-weirdest-moments-556362-Aug2012/



Fatboy Slim!!!
Photo courtesy of: http://thedailyedge.thejournal.ie/olympic-closing-ceremony-weirdest-moments-556362-Aug2012/

Jessie J! Rockin' voice as she speeds around the oval!
Photo courtesy of: http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/4485487/Record-263million-watch-Londons-Olympic-curtain-call.html

Fashion Print Ads atop a truck roaming around - then coming to life
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I guess, that wraps up my faves (take note, I only got to see the first half of the whole thing!) during the closing ceremony. Now, Rio is gonna have to top that up in 2016! I'm sure they won't have a problem with that because from what I know, Rio is THE place to party (hard)!