nytimes.com— A look at the timeline of the Olympic torches over the last 70 years and the torch's evolution from crude, mace-like fire stick to long fire rod. [Interactive Flash]
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I think it's also important to point out the subdued design was undoubtedly intended to not highlight the aesthetic leanings of a particular culture or nation.Back when nationalism was not a dirty word, the 1936 games were intended to be purely athletic competition between nations.Honestly, most of the torches look ridiculously like stage props made by archaeologists.
Sydney obviously takes the cake for the best looking one, but I find Beijing to be one of the more creative ones. I didn't know it was in a shape of a Chinese scroll until I gave a closer look at it. Pretty clever.
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I think it's also important to point out the subdued design was undoubtedly intended to not highlight the aesthetic leanings of a particular culture or nation.Back when nationalism was not a dirty word, the 1936 games were intended to be purely athletic competition between nations.Honestly, most of the torches look ridiculously like stage props made by archaeologists.
djetaineAug 5, 2008
most technology? the thing has to be lit every 15 minutes!
tangentthoughtAug 5, 2008
Sydney obviously takes the cake for the best looking one, but I find Beijing to be one of the more creative ones. I didn't know it was in a shape of a Chinese scroll until I gave a closer look at it. Pretty clever.
datrukatalystAug 5, 2008
Sydney and Beijing torches: Sexy! =P
ih8ps3Aug 5, 2008
i think u need the chek GAY feture (LOL coz ur GAY)lern to read