My impression was that Brits should be proud of the way they were represented. The opening of the Olympics is usually an opportunity to give the world a taste of the host country and I thought that was done creatively, with drama and with humor and respectfully. I particularly liked the opening and the transition from rural to industrial. But also enjoyed the Queen parachuting into the stadium and Mr. Bean's appearance. Also liked the portrayal of Great Briton's contribution to children's literature and the fact that the country should be proud of its medical system and there was much more. Even made me a bit proud of my English, Welsh, and Scots ancestry.