2012 Olympics Parade Of Smartphones And Digital Cameras

A new part of the opening ceremony for 2012, countries from all over the world headed to London to display their favorite gadgets, take self-portraits, update twitter, and instagram pictures of Kobe Bryant. All in fancy patriotic costumes! H/T to Mat Honan for the idea.

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Summer Anne Burton
by Summer Anne Burton

BuzzFeed Staff

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Algeria

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Australia.

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Brazil.

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China.

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China.

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Cook Islands.

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France.

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Germany

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Germany.

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India.

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Israel.

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Mexico.

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Montonegro.

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New Zealand.

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New Zealand.

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Serbia.

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Singapore.

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Spain.

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Spain.

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Switzerland.

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Turkey.

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Turkey.

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USA.

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USA.

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U.S. athletes walk in a parade during the Opening Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 27, 2012, in London.

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USA.

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USA.

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USA.

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USA.

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USA.

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USA.

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Great Britain.

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Great Britain.

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