Olympic Opening Ceremony

Why in French first? :(

Announcers announce each country's name in English and French, as they both are the official languages of the Olympics, and the dominant language of the area of the host city, if neither English nor French are the dominant languages.

Also, lifted from the Guardian article on this:

Rumours currently abounding that several American commentators are assuming that Ken Branagh has come on as Abraham Lincoln

*Facepalm*
 
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