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Hi Bob

I kind of agree with what you're saying but unfortunately this would mean that future nations would not be able to creatively express their own interpretation of the unifying meaning of the cauldron. That is one of the honours bestowed on a host nation that should never be denied them.

I do agree though that this cauldron has a timeless, classical quality and you almost think to yourself: this is as good as it can get so why change it.

But I think the deeper point is that life always changes and moves forward, and so must, sadly, this olympics. The memories will live long though.