Tag Archives: London Olympics

Quote o’ the Day (London Olympics Edition)

Posted on August 4, 2012 by

The 2012 Summer Games aren’t just an #NBCfail, they’re a #Londonfail as well. From John F. Burns’s New York Times piece headlined, “After Warnings of an Olympic Crush, Businesses Suffer in a Deserted London.” Jeremy Hunt, the culture and sport … Continue reading →

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Olympic Meddle: Ambush Ads A Longstanding Competition

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

See the sneak attacks at Sneak Adtack.  

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Obama For America – Except In Campaign Ad’s Music

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

During the London Olympics opening ceremony, NBC’s myriad viewers saw this spot for Barack Obama’s reelection campaign:   Transcript: We’re a nation of workers and doers and dreamers. We work hard for what we get. And all we ask for … Continue reading →

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It’s Good To Live In A Two-Daily Town (Romney Gone Mittsing At The Herald Edition)

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

The Boston Herald has been so busy clucking about the Chick-fil-A rumpus in the Hub, it failed to fail Mitt Romney for his London Olympics five-ring circus. See details at IGTLTDT.  

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London Olympics Five-Ring Circus (G4S Insecurity Services Edition)

Posted on July 15, 2012 by

The upcoming London Olympic Games are a disaster waiting to happen, from their inexplicable Olympics tower to their inexcusable security shortfall. From the Wall Street Journal: Security Shortfall Spotlights British Firm U.K. security firm G4S PLC faced an onslaught of criticism on Friday … Continue reading →

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