Olympic flame or disco inferno?

Can somebody please explain the musical choices made for the opening ceremonies at the 2006 Winter Olympics? Really. I beg you. It is 100% made up of English-language disco and pop hits from the late 70’s and early ‘80’s.

YMCA.

Video Killed the Radio Star.

I Feel Love.


I just saw the team from the Islamic Republic of Iran enter to the inspirational strains of Funky Town.

I am totally serious.