The opening event was very British because it was held in The UK.

As for being dry as an english biscuit perhaps you need to try some custard creams or bourbon bickies. Perhaps it's the old, old problem of British humour (and there was a LOT of it in the ceremony) is a bit too "out there" for some people to grasp. Nothing wrong with that......

I thought the whole thing was excellent and made me feel very proud of my nation.