I didn't read the article. But for myself i was never a big sports guy. I used to enjoy a watching a hockey game now and then, but I think that was more to do with the family i worked for the husband was a big sports guy and he liked hockey. Growing up I watched pro wrestling, my Father liked it, his Mother was apparently serious about it. I heard many stories of her watching and sitting on the edge of the couch or jumping up and throwing fists and yelling. Man was not as into it but close. I had USA a while back and Monday night whatever came on, so I just left it on. It was boring as everystuff, and I soon turn the tv off. The crowds reaction, the cheers and jeers were all gone, I believe that is what helped make the show. Yes I know it is not a sport and more of a soap opera today than it used to be. I think pro sports is the same way, with out the live fan reactions to what is going on it takes a lot away from the game. I had heard about some of the teams or networks playing or adding in live audience sounds. I kind of doubt it is the same, the dubbed in sound more than likely didn't get louder when the home team had the ball, or quieter in the case of football where the player had to be able to hear the directions form the QB. I doubt there were Boos and jeers, as that would not be politically correct. I do believe the pay scales are going to be changing in the near future, as the revenue from the ticket and merchandise sales have dried up, but they will still be over paid for what they do compared to other jobs.
okie smokie I agree with most everything you said. Not so much on the sports side due to me not following it, but the second part. I have to agree that when it comes to professions, race, religion, there are just some xxxxxx and worthless people. Sadly they are the ones that draw the attention when they do something, and the media today needs to find something to make the ratings and grab the viewers, so what if they embellish the story a bit or leave some of the facts out, or just down right lie. There are people out there that thrive on that sensationalism. We have become a society where white people are evil and out to destroy or reign over every one else. Sadly there are a large number of white folks that have adopted this thinking also, which makes me wonder two things. Do they actually think they would be spared if the other races were to start to eliminate the white race, and second if white people are so bad maybe they should just off themselves and the world would be better.
As for the tv shows and such, it seems that every show has to have diversity, it has to have at least one or two LGBTQ story lines in it. I don't need it rammed into my brain. (and yes i was going to say rammed down my throat, but I was not about to set them up so you folks could knock them down) I couldn't care less who others love or what they choose to do in their private lives, for the most part it never affected me, until it started being pushed to make others feel like they are doing something wrong for for not openly and loudly supporting it.
It is sad that there are so many that think they can change the past by removing a statue, changing a flag, having a tv show removed because of the way a car was painted. There are no do overs,trying to erase symbols of the time that are still here today will not erase or change the past. Their efforts would be far better served in trying to work together and make the lives of everyone better in the future.
I could ramble on more but I will spare you all of that. For Bentley or Kristen, if there is something I have said here that you deem not welcome in your house, please feel free to remove this post. Believe me I will not be offended and it will not change my day should you choose to do that. I think you folks have provided a place for a wonderful small community to form, one with many different views and opinions, and that is not a bad thing. Thank you for your efforts in doing so.
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Topic: State of Sports in US -- commentary which some may see as political (Read 2134 times)