they should have got a real mini, not saying I'm proud to promote true Britain, but I am proud to be British
(gets off soap box)
Edited by H.M.M., 27 July 2012 - 08:57 PM.
A Bini On The Opening Ceremony what the hell
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:56 PM
Just seen a Humid on the opening ceremony of the Olympics. what the hell!!!!
they should have got a real mini, not saying I'm proud to promote true Britain, but I am proud to be British
(gets off soap box)
they should have got a real mini, not saying I'm proud to promote true Britain, but I am proud to be British
(gets off soap box)
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:58 PM
They were probably worried about a real one breaking down.
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 08:58 PM
Haha I knew it wouldn't be long.....here comes the hate!
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 09:00 PM
could have got a proper mini just made sure the oil seals fitted were up to scratch lol would of been ok lol
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 09:02 PM
Well bmw are sponsoring the event with loads of 3 and 5 series been following the flame!
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 09:06 PM
Oh shut up. Seriously.
It's sponsored by BMW, of course they're going to use a new Mini.
It's sponsored by BMW, of course they're going to use a new Mini.
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 09:07 PM
Rowan Atkinson should have at least drove a proper mini across the beach though 
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 09:08 PM
The dance floor would be like an Ice rink with all the oil leaks, it would be a health and safety nightmare!!
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 09:11 PM
They could have borrowed Victoria Plum and had a true Rover BRITISH Mini. Isn't is meant to be celebrating Britishness? So it's sponsored by BMW, just like everything, it's all about money.
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 09:12 PM
Loving the amount of people saying the classic one was broken so used a new one, me included on the TMF FaceAche page 
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 09:14 PM
Agreed, should of use a proper Mini... I want those lights that's on the boat on my Mini! Haha!
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 09:15 PM
My girlfriend consoled me as it drove up the ramp.
"Thats not a ******* Mini!"
It's rather impressive as a whole, though. I like tyre quirky store of it, unlike the very regimented Beijing ceremony.
"Thats not a ******* Mini!"
It's rather impressive as a whole, though. I like tyre quirky store of it, unlike the very regimented Beijing ceremony.
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 09:18 PM
BMW have provided around 7000 cars for the Olympics as part of their sponsorship. The flame was taken through some of assembly at MINI Plant Oxford, carried two or three employees so it was always going to be a MINI in the ceremony. Still, it would be lovely to see a glimpse of a Mini 
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 09:24 PM
Granted it should've been a mini to be very british, but why couldn't they have been dropped off by a black cab, or a double decker bus? These are both very British, and also extremely 'London'
The BMW is the the modern version, of a true great brit, much like what this whole opening ceromony has tried to show, is it not?
The BMW is the the modern version, of a true great brit, much like what this whole opening ceromony has tried to show, is it not?
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Posted 27 July 2012 - 09:26 PM
They were probably worried about a real one breaking down.
Ha ha love that comment!!
I must admit I said what the f##k that Bini doing there!!
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