Transatlantic Double Whammy: Michael Phelps at London 2012 Party

London is excited for 2012. They threw a massive party in front of Buckingham Palace at the weekend to celebrate the handover of the summer Olympics. New Yorkers would never be this thrilled and honestly I can speak for all the New Yorkers I know when I say I was relieved when we didn't win the 2012 bid.

The Beijing closing ceremony had a brief London segment featuring (OF COURSE!) a double decker bus and David Beckham. The bus bit was pretty cool although I think they would have more aptly captured the essence of London bus stops if they featured two drunk men beating each other. Kidding aside, Leona Lewis was fab even though I was disappointed all she did was sing a kind of weak version of Whole Lotta Love w/ Jimmy Page on guitar.

The London party featured the likes of McFly, Il Divo and pride of the USA and greatest Olympian EVER, Michael Phelps. Must go to 2012 Olympics.

ok I promise this is the last Olympics/Phelps mention on here for a loooong time. Just couldn't help myself with this transatlantic amazingness. He may be a total mouth-breather, but he's an inspirational and humble champion.

Enough gushing. Watch this video.