It looked baked. It wasn't telegenic. If the Aussie landscape really looks like that, they should water it. This is one of mankind's better nights. Before the world goes out to play for 17 days, it throws itself a party.
Humans are never better.
The Olympic Opening Ceremonies appeal to our best nature. The loudest ovation Friday night went to the Australian delegation. Second place went to the North and South Koreans, who entered the stadium as one team, hands raised and joined. The Australians chose 400-meter world champion Cathy Freeman to light the Olympic flame. Ms. Freeman is an Aborigine.