BS: London Calling 2012

Subject: BS: London Calling 2012
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 02:43 PM

Now, organizers of the 2012 Olympic Games are using song to invite the world to come to London — a curious choice, given the tone of the lyrics. Here's a representative sample:

The ice age is coming, the sun's zooming in
Engines stop running, the wheat is growing thin
A nuclear error, but I have no fear
'Cause London is drowning, and I live by the river

"In the song, London's got zombies wandering around, the river's flooding, and the policemen are beating everyone up," says Connor. "So it's not much of a way of saying, 'Hey, come and watch our beach volleyball — you'll have a great time.'"

But it would make a great movie! There is a lot of meat on a shot putter.


Zombies!

Subject: RE: BS: London Calling 2012
From: gnu
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 02:50 PM

At first glance, this seems odd. Just me?

Subject: RE: BS: London Calling 2012
From: Jack the Sailor
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 02:57 PM

The song is very well known and iconic. I just don't know if it is in good taste for the purpose. But what is taste when money is to be made? Its only Britain's reputation the are playing with.

On the other hand, I think that The Clash won't complain.

Subject: RE: BS: London Calling 2012
From: gnu
Date: 31 Jul 11 - 03:09 PM

Well, they are wearing black (which will clash) at the rugby in NZ so maybe something is in the water? gin?

Subject: RE: BS: London Calling 2012
From: GUEST,Patsy
Date: 01 Aug 11 - 07:22 AM

I'm not sure about this unless the lyrics were altered slightly, the title is fine. It isn't exactly upbeat though is it?