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It seemed more like they felt obligated to use ever single note written about every single movement that happened. I would suggest a better plan (maybe for the closing ceromny or Rio) might be using the closed captioning along with a little bit of them talking. Allow (people who need to know everything to turn on their closed captioning) and have the cc explain all of the stuff and have the blabbers just mention a few of key points. After all if NBC is going to force us to wait 10 hours, they could use that time to write it all up. But they wont. NBC may be the lamest network in the world.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-02-08 19:52 by Max'sKansasCity.
btw- man those skating judges are tough. I dont think I could do that job. I always think a skater did good, but then the commentators shred them about the smallest of things... even that article, the tone makes it seem as if the skater did poorly, but is in 2nd place.
Ok, but he is also annoying. At least IMNSHO.
Alphabetically, Canada should be ahead of Netherlands.
Not trying to be competitive...just sayin'...
Holland plastered the podium. Just saying...
No worries guys, I've fixed NICOS' error....my pleasure!
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"As we say in England, it can get a bit trainspottery"
This downhill course is particularly badas s. Several jumps up till 50 meters + sudden turns. The racers are up for a big challenge. Let's hope for better medical assistance in the final...
And how about the ski shooting (biathlon) a 24 minute event and they are coming in within seconds of each other, WOW!!! MISS A SHOT!!?? PENALTY LAP FOR YOU!! ouch... no pressure there, no pressure at all
Indeed they are
It's frightening to acknowledge that Bjørndalen is round my age, regarding the shape I'm in
don't blame me, blame google!
I just heard someone complaining about him and his rants and morality lectures.
Talk about your favorite band.
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Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
Max'sKansasCity
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Date: February 8, 2014 19:50
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They were tape delayed and I read NBC cut some stuff out AND the stupid NBC commentators talked way too much (we do not need to have every freeking detail of an artistic show explained)... BUT, in the end, BRAVO RUSSIA!!!! Those opening ceromonies were spectacular!!
I think (judging by the BBC lady) that the commentators had probably been given a sheaf of background notes explaining what all the activities were about, and felt they ought to use them. Apart from the famous missing fifth ring, it all worked very well, especially the blending of live actors and computer-projected backgrounds.
It seemed more like they felt obligated to use ever single note written about every single movement that happened. I would suggest a better plan (maybe for the closing ceromny or Rio) might be using the closed captioning along with a little bit of them talking. Allow (people who need to know everything to turn on their closed captioning) and have the cc explain all of the stuff and have the blabbers just mention a few of key points. After all if NBC is going to force us to wait 10 hours, they could use that time to write it all up. But they wont. NBC may be the lamest network in the world.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-02-08 19:52 by Max'sKansasCity.
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
Cristiano Radtke
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Date: February 8, 2014 20:01
"China’s Kexin Zhang skated to a strings version of two Rolling Stones song, “Paint It Black” and “Sympathy for Devil,” but didn’t bring much rock ‘n’roll to her skate. While everything was technically clean, it lacked energy. Her 54.58 put her into second with eight skaters left to go." 
[q.usatoday.com]
[q.usatoday.com]
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
Max'sKansasCity
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Date: February 8, 2014 20:11
Great music choices!!Quote
Cristiano Radtke
"China’s Kexin Zhang skated to a strings version of two Rolling Stones song, “Paint It Black” and “Sympathy for Devil,” but didn’t bring much rock ‘n’roll to her skate. While everything was technically clean, it lacked energy. Her 54.58 put her into second with eight skaters left to go."
[q.usatoday.com]
btw- man those skating judges are tough. I dont think I could do that job. I always think a skater did good, but then the commentators shred them about the smallest of things... even that article, the tone makes it seem as if the skater did poorly, but is in 2nd place.
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
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NICOS
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Date: February 8, 2014 20:24
Yes heard it too “Paint It Black” did missed sympathy I guess
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Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
Koen
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Date: February 8, 2014 20:46
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I'm watching the Opening Ceremony, and a few minutes in, I've already reached the point where I am going to KILL BOB COSTAS if he doesn't stop talking over the ceremony instead of just LETTING US WATCH.
OK, it may not be Bob Costas. What/whoever.
Apollo ono.
Ok, but he is also annoying. At least IMNSHO.
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
bv
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Date: February 8, 2014 20:46
Two gold medals, one silver and one bronze for Norway at the first competing day of the games. But my mind is on the tour now, I see the news in Norway do only care about the Olympics but I do only care about the Stones right now. And my family.
Bjornulf
Bjornulf
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
latebloomer
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Date: February 8, 2014 21:07
Gotta love that Jamican bobsled team...nice to hear that the opening ceremonies and the beginning of the games were successful. I haven't had a chance yet to watch anything, but will take it all in as soon as I can.
In the meantime, thanks for the regular updates here and Bjornulf, it was good you remembered to add "and my family."
In the meantime, thanks for the regular updates here and Bjornulf, it was good you remembered to add "and my family."
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
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NICOS
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Date: February 8, 2014 21:11
Day one............
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Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
Deltics
()
Date: February 8, 2014 21:40
They might not tolerate gays in Russia but it would appear that you can be as camp as you like!
"As we say in England, it can get a bit trainspottery"
"As we say in England, it can get a bit trainspottery"
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
treaclefingers
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Date: February 8, 2014 22:38
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NICOS
Day one............
Alphabetically, Canada should be ahead of Netherlands.
Not trying to be competitive...just sayin'...
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
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Date: February 8, 2014 22:45
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treaclefingersQuote
NICOS
Day one............
Alphabetically, Canada should be ahead of Netherlands.
Not trying to be competitive...just sayin'...
Holland plastered the podium. Just saying...
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
treaclefingers
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Date: February 8, 2014 22:47
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DandelionPowdermanQuote
treaclefingersQuote
NICOS
Day one............
Alphabetically, Canada should be ahead of Netherlands.
Not trying to be competitive...just sayin'...
Holland plastered the podium. Just saying...
No worries guys, I've fixed NICOS' error....my pleasure!
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
NICOS
()
Date: February 8, 2014 22:52
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Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
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Date: February 8, 2014 22:57
The czech flag, treacle??
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
Max'sKansasCity
()
Date: February 8, 2014 23:22
I love (have always loved) watching the downhill racers tear down a the mountain on the brink of disaster... and sheeesh, watching those cross country ski racers, just watching them wears me out.
GO WORLD!!! GO OLYMPICS!!
GO WORLD!!! GO OLYMPICS!!
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
Deltics
()
Date: February 8, 2014 23:49
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><"As we say in England, it can get a bit trainspottery"
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
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Date: February 8, 2014 23:50
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Max'sKansasCity
I love (have always loved) watching the downhill racers tear down a the mountain on the brink of disaster... and sheeesh, watching those cross country ski racers, just watching them wears me out.
GO WORLD!!! GO OLYMPICS!!
This downhill course is particularly badas s. Several jumps up till 50 meters + sudden turns. The racers are up for a big challenge. Let's hope for better medical assistance in the final...
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
Max'sKansasCity
()
Date: February 9, 2014 00:08
That course looks out of control, those jumps are knarley!!! and the skiers are flying down it like they have hell hounds on their trail.Quote
DandelionPowdermanQuote
Max'sKansasCity
I love (have always loved) watching the downhill racers tear down a the mountain on the brink of disaster... and sheeesh, watching those cross country ski racers, just watching them wears me out.
GO WORLD!!! GO OLYMPICS!!
This downhill course is particularly badas s. Several jumps up till 50 meters + sudden turns. The racers are up for a big challenge. Let's hope for better medical assistance in the final...
And how about the ski shooting (biathlon) a 24 minute event and they are coming in within seconds of each other, WOW!!! MISS A SHOT!!?? PENALTY LAP FOR YOU!! ouch... no pressure there, no pressure at all
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
()
Date: February 9, 2014 00:13
Imagine shooting while your heart is beating at neckbreaking speed. Then it's back running those hills again (and they are steep!).
Nothing, but impressive.
Nothing, but impressive.
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
Max'sKansasCity
()
Date: February 9, 2014 00:14
Quote
DandelionPowderman
Imagine shooting while your heart is beating at neckbreaking speed. Then it's back running those hills again (and they are steep!).
Nothing, but impressive.
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
Max'sKansasCity
()
Date: February 9, 2014 00:22
Bjørn Dæhlie and Ole Einar Bjørndalen, Olympic superstars
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
DandelionPowderman
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Date: February 9, 2014 00:32
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Max'sKansasCity
Bjørn Dæhlie and Ole Einar Bjørndalen, Olympic superstars
Indeed they are
It's frightening to acknowledge that Bjørndalen is round my age, regarding the shape I'm in
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
treaclefingers
()
Date: February 9, 2014 01:33
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DandelionPowderman
The czech flag, treacle??
don't blame me, blame google!
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
Max'sKansasCity
()
Date: February 9, 2014 03:16
Congrats Justine and Chloé Dufour-Lapointe!!!!
CANADIAN SISTERS EARN GOLD AND SILVER, SHARE PODIUM
It was an emotional moment for the two sisters and Montreal natives, who had just made Canadian Olympic history and earned Canada its first gold and silver medals of the 2014 Sochi Winter Games in the process.
Justine and Chloé placed first and second, respectively, in the women's moguls final at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park Saturday in Sochi..
No Canadian sisters have ever stood on the same podium together in Olympic history.
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CANADIAN SISTERS EARN GOLD AND SILVER, SHARE PODIUM
It was an emotional moment for the two sisters and Montreal natives, who had just made Canadian Olympic history and earned Canada its first gold and silver medals of the 2014 Sochi Winter Games in the process.
Justine and Chloé placed first and second, respectively, in the women's moguls final at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park Saturday in Sochi..
No Canadian sisters have ever stood on the same podium together in Olympic history.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-02-09 03:17 by Max'sKansasCity.
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
Max'sKansasCity
()
Date: February 9, 2014 04:21
Poor Bob Costas, I guess he has a major eye infection going on.
He is looking like the Terminator after his eye ball was ripped out.
But in all seriousness, it must be hard doing a broadcast like
this with a wasted eye, it shows what a PRO Costas is. Props to him.
He is looking like the Terminator after his eye ball was ripped out.
But in all seriousness, it must be hard doing a broadcast like
this with a wasted eye, it shows what a PRO Costas is. Props to him.
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
The Sicilian
()
Date: February 9, 2014 05:41
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Max'sKansasCity
Poor Bob Costas, I guess he has a major eye infection going on.
He is looking like the Terminator after his eye ball was ripped out.
But in all seriousness, it must be hard doing a broadcast like
this with a wasted eye, it shows what a PRO Costas is. Props to him.
I just heard someone complaining about him and his rants and morality lectures.
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
Max'sKansasCity
()
Date: February 9, 2014 06:27
The THRILL of a great performance...
The DISAPPOINTMENT of a lower than expected score...
Figure skater Ashley Wagner during the team event.
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The DISAPPOINTMENT of a lower than expected score...
Figure skater Ashley Wagner during the team event.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-02-09 06:31 by Max'sKansasCity.
Re: OT: Winter Olympics - Sochi 2014
Posted by:
Max'sKansasCity
()
Date: February 9, 2014 06:29
ARRRGGGH YE MATEY!!!!!... Pirate Bob Costas...
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