The 2016 Rio Olympic Games are officially underway after the beautiful, artistic, and sometimes totally weird opening ceremony on Friday night. We don’t blame you if you missed it, because it went on for HOURS. Here’s what you need to know.
Here are the best and weirdest moments of the Rio Olympics opening ceremony
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.
It opened with hundreds of member of Daft Punk bringing space pillows into the stadium.
4...3...2...1...#OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/UxACgjLqEJ
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 6, 2016
Everyone likes giant bugs ... right?
Okay, yeah sure. Why not. pic.twitter.com/N3W9h2lV0Q
— SB Nation (@SBNation) August 6, 2016
Outside of giant bugs there was some beautiful stuff.
Brazil's artistry was on full display during the #OpeningCeremony!
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 6, 2016
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There was an incredible ode to Parkour you have to see to believe.
Feeling like we’re in a real-life video game https://t.co/OLUXwsZYga https://t.co/ykEt2EpfFN
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 6, 2016
Also an ode to ... Mario Kart?
Real life Super Mario Bros. and Mario Kart at the Opening Ceremony pic.twitter.com/lUgxEGiZ0p
— SB Nation (@SBNation) August 6, 2016
Brazil tried to claim flight by throwing shade at the Wright Bros.
The sky's the limit! ✈️ https://t.co/OLUXwsZYga https://t.co/2zHWopiG2Q
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 6, 2016
Despite reports through the week, Giselle did not get fake-robbed in the middle of the opening ceremony.
.@giseleofficial is "The Girl From Ipanema" in Olympic #OpeningCeremony: https://t.co/otphOCsXvH pic.twitter.com/xqSR0vbzBJ
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 6, 2016
But she did have a Samba party ...
Samba party with @giseleofficial!
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 6, 2016
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This kid was the real star.
This kid is our spirit animal.
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 6, 2016
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Trees were a big theme.
The Olympic Rings with a Rio flair.https://t.co/OLUXwsZYga https://t.co/U7kOtT1NIt
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 6, 2016
Every nation got led onto the field by a Willy Wonka bicycle.
Now it's time for Brazil to celebrate! https://t.co/OLUXwsZYga https://t.co/SZPsxldnb7
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 6, 2016
Here’s USA’s opening ceremony fashion:
Hello World.
— U.S. Olympic Team (@TeamUSA) August 6, 2016
WE ARE #TeamUSA!!! #OpeningCeremony pic.twitter.com/gdZrl94eMY
Tonga stole the show.
#TONGA pic.twitter.com/oimPezR1OJ
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 6, 2016
Let the games begin!
Vanderlei de Lima finally got his Olympic moment. Let the Games begin!
— NBC Olympics (@NBCOlympics) August 6, 2016
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