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[Meadows]

it's amusing because people give US commentators a lot of shit. The BBC are just as bad.

that's because US commentators are borderline

Putin fucking up the bars

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

I don't know if it's different commentators, but there are some BBC streams available on eurovisionsports for EBU members.

British people still pay for the BBC.

 

[Diprosalic]

4th place GB here we come

i believe in you. go brits.

 

[Gamer @ Heart]

Just checked in on Gymnastics. US climbed back up to fourth??? I thought from the tone of the posts here they were out of it.

How many more events?

 

[Mr Cola]

it's amusing because people give US commentators a lot of shit. The BBC are just as bad.

I honestly cant think why anyone would have an issue with local commentators showing a little bias towards their athletes. So long as when its meant to be neutral it is wheres the problem?

 

[bgbball31]

Hey US, how about we not screw up Volleyball as well?

 

[scotcheggz]

Watching gymnastics is terrifying. I was watching some of the floor stuff yesterday and it's madness. When you see it in slow motion you realise exactly what's going on and it's mental. Who'd have thought I'd gladly watch gymnastics.. Love the Olympics.

 

[Kobalty]

Another slip and step forward come on Team GB !!!

 

[Sarcastic Response]

it's amusing because people give US commentators a lot of shit. The BBC are just as bad.

Exactly. At least US talks about other countries athletes. BBC's coverage is hilariously biased.

 

[Mr Cola]

0.248 behind ukraine

 

[Red Blaster]

it's amusing because people give US commentators a lot of shit. The BBC are just as bad.

Of course they give US commentators a lot of shit because they have something to actually root for, low-hanging fruit theory is in full effect for GBR.

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

Exactly. At least US talks about other countries athletes. BBC's coverage is hilariously biased.

They talk about other athletes all the time.

 

[Nesotenso]

]that's because US commentators are borderline [/B]

Putin fucking up the bars

borderline what ? No one give any home broadcaster shit for being biased.

 

[Meadows]

Just checked in on Gymnastics. US climbed back up to fourth??? I thought from the tone of the posts here they were out of it.

How many more events?

Russia and China still have to finish their set, you'll probably be 6th

 

[Hoo-doo]

Whoa these british commentators have a giant bronze-medal-boner going on.

 

[Jensen]

it's amusing because people give US commentators a lot of shit. The BBC are just as bad.

I imagine it's the same for for most countries, I don't see a problem with it and not sure why the single out the US commentators for doing it.

Whoa these british commentators have a giant bronze-medal-boner going on.

We will take anything we can get in gymnastics.

 

[hylje]

Ominous: Twitter has shut down @guyadams' account after #NBC complained about tweets he wrote that criticised its #Olympics coverage.

https://twitter.com/MattGarrahan/status/229976008634273794

What if NBC had power over GAF accounts ?

 

[Psychotext]

They talk about other athletes all the time.

True. Not sure what that poster is on about.

Whoa these british commentators have a giant bronze-medal-boner going on.

Our boys weren't expected to get anything. They're excited for them.

 

[demigod]

"Hooker down the line"

 

[Brazil]

https://twitter.com/MattGarrahan/status/229976008634273794

What if NBC had power over GAF accounts ?

Twitter is fucking disgusting.

 

[elty]

0.248 over 3 routines is not impossible. Two small mistakes can close that gap.

 

[Maleficence]

True. Not sure what that poster is on about.

Probably just butt hurt we have our boys doing really unexpectedly well.

Seriously, how could Brit commentators not comment on these guys? So much drama!

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

If you have a problem with the BBC coverage then complain to them about how they're spending the TV license fee money you're giving them. Oh...

 

[LizardKing]

UGH GUYS! THIS BRITISH FEED I'M STEALING ISN'T FOCUSING ON THE NON BRITS ENOUGH!

I think his point is just about the bitching of NBC being too american focused/biased, and saying it's not just NBC for their home country.

it's amusing because people give US commentators a lot of shit. The BBC are just as bad.

edit: yeah this

 

[davidsaurus]

Exactly. At least US talks about other countries athletes. BBC's coverage is hilariously biased.

Rofl, fuck off. Stick to NBC, thanks.

 

[Meadows]

Whoa these british commentators have a giant bronze-medal-boner going on.

because it was a shock we even qualified

 

[Subliminal]

So.. New rule:

Commentators are never allowed to talk about athletes from their own country

 

[Ark]

People surprised we're being biased towards our own athletes in our home Olympics?

 

[Mr Cola]

who gives a shit, if your from gb of course you want commentators that want some gb lovin, id expect nothing less from any other country. If you are watching the feed from outside then im sorry but this heres GB town son, get in the love pile or get out the door

 

[Sarcastic Response]

True. Not sure what that poster is on about.



Our boys weren't expected to get anything. They're excited for them.

Well I guess in GB's defense, you guys aren't really seen as strong competition so I guess you take what you can get.

 

[Gamer @ Heart]

How far away is sailing taking place?

It looks like a nice day on the sailing meanwhile in my other window stream, tennis is delayed by rain.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Every single country in the world does this with their own coverage. Thinking otherwise is just being ignorant.

 

[Nesotenso]

So.. New rule:

Commentators are never allowed to talk about athletes from their own country

I don't have an issue with it. Home broadcasters should never be chastised for giving their own teams preferential treatment.

 

[Subliminal]

Besides, I thought the major concern with NBC was that they don't even show sports that the US isn't competing in. The BBC shows everything..

 

[jl4855]

Besides, I thought the major concern with NBC was that they don't even show sports that the US isn't competing in. The BBC shows everything..

bbc online streaming is such a win

 

[Brazil]

Hey guys, I have an idea: let's turn this thread to absolute shit by fighting over completely stupid and irrelevant subjects!

Oh, wait, you're already doing this. Keep at it.

 

[jett]

So.. New rule:

Commentators are never allowed to talk about athletes from their own country

I'd like this very much actually. I'm tired of commentators from Argentina masturbating and splooging all over Del Potro. Goddamn ESPN Latin America wasted most of this morning showing his entire tennis match against some nobody. :/

 

[Wario64]

Old, nevermind, probably should be new thread anyway

 

[Psychotext]

Well I guess in GB's defense, you guys aren't really seen as strong competition so I guess you take what you can get.

Duh, is that supposed to be a dig or something?

They'll be ecstatic if they get a bronze, and so will we be for them.

 

[owlbeak]

Can we all please discuss the Olympics?

 

[Mr Cola]

SHITS GETTING REAL SOn

 

[Miles X]

Well I guess in GB's defense, you guys aren't really seen as strong competition so I guess you take what you can get.

Please just pack it in.

Come on GB go for bronze!

 

[Meadows]

Hey guys, I have an idea: let's turn this thread to absolute shit by fighting over completely stupid subjects!.

I have an idea. Let's steal British tax-funded TV so we don't have to watch shitty ad-filled bullshit coverage of highlights 7 hours late and then complain about the commentators being biased.

 

[davidsaurus]

Well I guess in GB's defense, you guys aren't really seen as strong competition so I guess you take what you can get.

You are quickly becoming my least favourite person in this thread.

 

[Psychotext]

Princes are here, no pressure.

 

[Diprosalic]

it's goat time!!

 

[SDBurton]

Take this stupid shit to PM's people.

 

[Sealda]

USA choking in the final after dominating in the qualification.

China and Japan leading after finishing really bad in the qualification. Very surprising.

 

[Koodo]

What in the world, when did China jump to first in Gymnastics.

:lol :bow

 

[Meadows]

GB 0.3 behind Ukraine in 3rd

so fucking close