So what is this sporting event thingy? I didn't see any news or announcements anywhere!

At the time of writing/making this comic I had (and still haven't while writing this blurb) no way of knowing who would be lighting the Olympic flame-thingy. I really, really wanted to write "is that... David Tennant?" [see Doctor Who (2005-), series 2, episode 11 "Fear Her" (2006)].

Update: It wasn't a single well-known individual. The Olympic cauldren (a brilliant piece of design and engineering by Thomas Heatherwick) was lit by seven young British up-coming athletes, each nominated by a past British Olympic champion (see 2012 Olympic cauldren).

Panel 1: The Author Avatar is talking to camera (you lot, the readers).

Author Avatar:

Hello readers.

Friday 27th July 2012 is a very special day for Great Britain, which is why there is a comic today instead of tomorrow.

Panel 2:

Author Avatar:

There's a big event happening in Southern England, for which preparations have been going on for months.

I am, of course, talking about…

Panel 3: There is a spectacular fireworks display in the background.

Author Avatar:

MY BIRTHDAY!

Panel 4: On the other side of room, the Author's mother, sister and brother-in-law are sat in front of the telly watching the Olympic Opening Ceremony.

Author's Mother:

Louise, shh! They're about to light the flame.

Author's Sister:

Who's doing it… is that…?

Author's Brother-in-Law:

Yes, I think it is.

Panel 5: Back on the Author's side of the room.

Author Avatar (shrugging):

Apparently, today is also the start of some sort of minor sporting event.