Arie Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I also have been frustrated by this! I am also really frustrated with the commentators during coverage. I feel like they all pick one fact about each gymnast and milk it. They can't stop talking about Gabby Douglas and how she can't get a handle on her nerves. Um I am pretty sure her nerves are in check now. Since the begining they have been closing up on Jordan and mentioning what a devastation it is that she wasn't in the all around. Leave the poor girl alone! I feel like media decided that without some drama, no one will care. So they picked a fact about each gymnast. And not just the Americans either! Link to post Share on other sites
Tomâ„¢ Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I saw this live, I was like omg! that's so cool! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PiZTpC8FZM Link to post Share on other sites
cbmac12 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Arie, our media are jokes...you should see one reporter here in DC (actually my friend's father-in-law is the reporter) has to dramatize EVEEEEEERYTHING....Anyway...moving onto the USA-GO LADIES TODAY!!!! congrats to Canada and Japan as well...well played matches!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Rena Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 I saw this live, I was like omg! that's so cool! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PiZTpC8FZM thats pretty cool!! Link to post Share on other sites
Tomâ„¢ Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 "There have been unexpected injuries at the Olympic Beach Volleyball after squirrels started hiding acorns in the venue's sand" haha! Link to post Share on other sites
Dalmore Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Yesterday I was rooting for USA at the women's soccer final and in the end I celebrated cause americans won fair and square and I also won some money at bwin their GK is so damn hot and also an excellent goalkeaper either! She saved USA twice and in the end of the game I learnt that she had a very serious shoulder surgery two years ago! She's a strong woman Link to post Share on other sites
cbmac12 Posted August 11, 2012 Share Posted August 11, 2012 Woah didnt know that about Hope Solo-shoulder surgery!..yes agree she saved them big time yesterday-when Rampone let it get by her and Solo had to go well solo on the attack, that dive was just incredible!!!!!!! as a goalie myself, I appreciated that amazing save! Again GO U S A!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Rena Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 NBC coverage live has been really annoying. i want to watch all of the medals ceramonies not just one even and i want to see all the athletes on the podium not a EXTREME close up of one person. and the commentators are so annoying they need to learn when to stop talking im just trying to enjoy the games. Link to post Share on other sites
Dax Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 NBC coverage live has been really annoying. i want to watch all of the medals ceramonies not just one even and i want to see all the athletes on the podium not a EXTREME close up of one person. and the commentators are so annoying they need to learn when to stop talking im just trying to enjoy the games.The camera angles on a lot of the fast action sports have been pretty bad. And I've got to agree some of the commentators are a bit annoying, but then again I've always found them a bit annoying so . I'm a bit disappointed about the podium as well, in Olympics past they would show the award ceremony no matter who won, now you're lucky to see it if an American wins. I understand it's all in the interest of showing the most sports in a limited amount of time, but it was always cool to hear anthems from different countries. Overall I haven't been very impressed with their coverage either. Link to post Share on other sites
Comrade Chris Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 The BBC coverage of the Olympics was fantastic, it was back-to-back on most BBC channels everyday! And they always showed the medal ceremonies no matter who won it, but I suppose we were the host nation so good television coverage was a MUST! Link to post Share on other sites
dookdookdook Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Being the host nation might have something to do with it, but I suspect it's mostly because BBC isn't funded by advertisements. They can think about balanced coverage instead of only ratings. Link to post Share on other sites
Comrade Chris Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 True dat ^ Link to post Share on other sites
Rena Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 i must say oscar pistorius is sooo hot! Link to post Share on other sites
Sacred_Path Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Has someone seen the video message with Emma and Dan that was supposed to be played during the closing ceremony? I've been trying to find it online but no luck Link to post Share on other sites
dookdookdook Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 I've read that it was supposed to be at the closing ceremony, but I also read comments saying they saw it after some of the events. I thought for sure someone would get it on their cell phone at least. Link to post Share on other sites
Rena Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 i didnt know dan and emma were going to do a video!! i hope it pops up Link to post Share on other sites
Arie Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Yeah I keep trying to find the video, but no luck yet! Also has anyone else seen this? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/11/mckayla-maroney-not-impressed-instagram_n_1768928.htmlI say good for McKayla, everyone needs to leave her alone already! . Link to post Share on other sites
Zainab Posted August 21, 2012 Share Posted August 21, 2012 (edited) I didnt watch the olympics AT ALL!!!!idk why B-) Edited August 21, 2012 by Zinc Oxide Link to post Share on other sites
Rena Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 does anyone know when the paralympics come on?? i thought it was aug 28 but i didnt see it on my tv guide schedule Link to post Share on other sites
Dax Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 I think they start on the 29th. Link to post Share on other sites
Rena Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) I think they start on the 29th. it's still obviously on nbc right? i still couldnt find it on the schedule... maybe when the date nears they will put it on Edited August 26, 2012 by Rena Link to post Share on other sites
dookdookdook Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 it's still obviously on nbc right? i still couldnt find it on the schedule... maybe when the date nears they will put it on They do start on the 29th, however... NBC is not broadcasting any Paralympic events to U.S. audiences except for a highlights show on September 16 from 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. ET. Link to post Share on other sites
Rena Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 They do start on the 29th, however... whattt! why?? is it because of the repubican convention??? i was looking forward to the games=(i wanted to watch oscar run Link to post Share on other sites
dookdookdook Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 whattt! why?? is it because of the repubican convention??? i was looking forward to the games=(i wanted to watch oscar run The RNC runs from the 28th thru 30th (a day delayed because of possible weather). The Paralympics is from the 29th thru September 9, with only the opening ceremony on the 29th, and a few events on the 30th. I would guess it's because NBC figures the ratings for the Paralympics will be less than the ratings for the crap they normally broadcast. Link to post Share on other sites
Rena Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 ugh that suckss!! i was really looking forward to it and thats not fair to the athletes. Link to post Share on other sites
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