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bethieb
08-30-2004, 12:58 PM
Why did commentator Dan Hicks say the Greeks couldn't have planned the closing ceremonies any better?
Were blessed with a full moon

What did Bob Costas say about the American women's basketball team during highlights?
NOT "Came to Athens ready to win"

Why did a commentator say Lloy Ball's appearance in the men's volleyball bronze-medal match was particularly meaningful?
Was retiring after a storied career

What impressed Dan Hicks about the Greeks during the closing ceremonies?
Were willing to poke fun at themselves

How did Ian Thorpe say he felt the 2000 Sydney Games differed from the 2004 Olympics?
Felt Sydney "just borrowed" the Games

What did Bob Costas say the U.S. men's volleyball team had done throughout the 2004 Olympics?
Overachieved again and again

What did Bob Costas say about the women's soccer team during a highlight?
NOT Proved their "utter dominance"
NOT Played with "unified determination"

How did Bob Costas say the U.S. women athletes made the 2004 Olympics "singular"?
Represented concept of teamwork

What was featured during the "Performances of the Games" segment?
Michael Phelps's 100-meter butterfly win
Swatch

What did Jennie Finch do on her walk to the closing ceremonies?
Chatted on cell phone

How did the Greek dancers symbolize grief during their "war" dance?
Stomped their feet

How did a commentator say that spectators would get to take part in the closing ceremonies?
Would use items from gift bag

What did a Russian player do to win the bronze medal for his team in volleyball?
Hit an ace

In a commercial during this show, why did a woman traveling for the summer repeatedly call her daughter and son-in-law early in the morning?
Didn't understand time difference
AT&T
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In a commercial during this show, what did a blonde woman say she liked "experimenting" with?
Hair color
Pantene Pro-V Color Revivial
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In a commercial during this show, what did a man who had his arm bandaged up try to do at a doctor's office as several men hovered around him?
Write a check
Visa
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quill
08-30-2004, 01:12 PM
In a movie commercial during this show, who were Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany?
*Professional tennis players
*"Wimbledon"

In a movie commercial during this show, who was Colin Farrell?
*Historic king and conqueror
*"Alexander"

In a DVD commercial during this show, what were wild cartoon animals surprised to learn about a lion cub?
*Was female
*"The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride"

What was the title of a new TV show, advertised during this program, about a family of cartoon animals living in Las Vegas?
*"Father of the Pride"
*Tuesdays

In a commercial during this show, what did a woman say was involved in the building of the Golden Gate Bridge and the first bridge to cross the Mississippi?
*Bank
*Bank of America
*Impressive history

gar123
08-30-2004, 01:27 PM
In a commercial during this show, what did a group of people wearing yellow shirts do to assist a woman doing the long jump?
Filled landing strip with packing peanuts
DHL
Provides service to the U.S. Olympic team

stratocast
08-30-2004, 01:32 PM
What did Bob Costas say about the women's soccer team during a highlight?
Left behind "perfect finish"
Nike

What did commentators say Michael Phelps showed in his 100-meter swim?
NOT Determination to be the best

In a commercial during this show, what happened after a sweaty, burly man hoisted a heavy barbell above his head?
Forklift came to his aid
DHL
Provides service to the U.S. Olympic team

In a commercial during this show, what did a woman say was involved in the building of the Golden Gate Bridge and the first bridge to cross the Mississippi?
NOT Model of truck

In a commercial during this show, why did a woman traveling for the summer repeatedly call her daughter and son-in-law early in the morning?
Didn't understand time difference
ATT
Introductory offer of $19.99 a month

gar123
08-30-2004, 01:40 PM
What did Bob Costas say about the women's soccer team during a highlight?
Left behind "perfect finish"
Nike

In a commercial during this show, what did a truck driver do as two bicyclists rode in stationary mode on the ramp to his vehicle?
*Tossed them bottled water
*DHL
*Provides service to the U.S. Olympic team

In a commercial during this show, what happened to a set of weights after an Olympic weight lifter lifted them over his head and then dropped them through the stadium floor?
Fell onto hood of blue car
Allstate
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chipmunk
08-30-2004, 01:48 PM
What did commentators say Michael Phelps showed in his 100-meter swim?
Ability to come from behind

mficke0713
08-30-2004, 02:02 PM
What did Bob Costas say about the American women's basketball team during highlights?
NOT "Came to Athens ready to win"
*"Soared through the tournament"

What logo was on the American women's basketball team's uniforms as Bob Costas said they "soared through the tournament"?
*Reebok

chicodog
08-30-2004, 02:18 PM
Thanks !!

In an advertisement during this program, what did three mothers do after discussing their sons' evening plans on the phone?
Called the boys' cell phones
Anheuser-Busch
Stay involved in their children's lives

exferryguy
08-30-2004, 02:24 PM
In a commercial during this show, what did an announcer say about a gray truck as different angles of it were shown and the "bottom line" was discussed?
Was "chiseled" and "muscular"
Nissan Titan
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In a commercial during this show, what did people do while waiting for an elevator in the lobby of an office building?
Discussed mutual funds
Charles Schwab
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In a commercial during this show, what did a man and woman wearing yellow shirts do to assist a pole vaulter?
Added bubble wrap to mat
DHL
Provides service to the U.S. Olympic team

gibber
08-30-2004, 03:17 PM
Thanks bethieb!

What did Bob Costas say the U.S. men's volleyball team had done throughout the 2004 Olympics?
Overachieved again and again

In a commercial during this show, what did a teenage boy do in his driveway as a synchronized game played on his laptop computer?
Shot baskets
SBC
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