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Mick's Guide to Sydney 2000!
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Normally: Faster, Higher, Stronger
Sydney 2000: Drunker, Higher, for Longer (and went home later)
1. Opening
Normally: A ceremony is held to welcome everyone and symbolise the harmony which is the Olympic spirit
Sydney 2000: We'll have the World's Biggest BBQ and etch the Olympic rings into the main arena by getting Mick to do 5 doughnuts on the grass :)
2. Symbolism
Normally: A flock of white doves, representing peace, is released into the world atmosphere
Sydney 2000: A pack of kangaroos is released for night shooting
3. Lighting the Torch
Normally: Muhammed Ali, internationally renowned sports hero, stricken with disease, courageously lights the flame of hope
Sydney 2000: We'll have Jeff Fennech lighting his own fart
4. Drug Testing
Normally: Sports people submit, involuntarily, to testing of drugs
Sydney 2000: Members of the community line up thinking "drug testing" might mean free cones
5. World Spotlight
Normally: An opportunity to show the world a beautiful, world-class city inhabited by a diverse, culturally-sensative, populous
Sydney 2000: Gives us a chance to piss Jeff Kennett off, and a good excuse for a public holiday
6. Olympic Diving
Normally: Competitors are judged on grace, style and ease of entry into the water
Sydney 2000: Yobbo's do horsies into the water and try and make the biggest splash
7. The Triathlon
Normally: Swim, Cycle and then Run
Sydney 2000: Run (to the bar), Skull (a schooner) and then Pull (a cone)
8. Field Events
Normally: Discus, Javelin, Shot-putt
Sydney 2000: Projectile Vomiting, broom throwing and keg throwing
9. The Crowning Event
Normally: The Marathon
Sydney 2000: Drink beer then Sleepathon
10. The Closing Ceremony
Normally: The nation's leader congratulates the other countries, the world is thanked and united. A warm, glowing feeling of peace resounds
Sydney 2000: Pauline Hanson screeches, "Fuck off back home, ya bloody immigrants!"

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