Winter Olympics

[number51]

Because nbc thinks everyone wants to watch to figure skating.

If there is anything more worthless than Ice Dancing, I'm not sure what it is.

I know people that think skating and gymnastics are the only good Olympic sports. Yes, they are women, and they count in the ratings, and that is all NBC cares about.

 

[Scoot26]

I know people that think skating and gymnastics are the only good Olympic sports. Yes, they are women, and they count in the ratings, and that is all NBC cares about.

I'm well aware. But it's not like they've attempted to expose people to Curling or any other sport in Prime Time.

Suppose that's too risky.

 

[Ares]

Because nbc thinks everyone wants to watch to figure skating.

I know my grams loves to watch figure skating.... always has.

I do not see any appeal in it.... even with some of the girls being cute.

I would rather watch women's hockey.

TBH I think alot of Winter sports share some common problems in terms of broadcast draw....

1. Many of the sports are point/judging based competitions where you beat your competitors based on how a judge scores you and/or the time/points you get from a run of some kind. So you are not competing head to head and you have no direct influence on how well your competitor does. I think in general people like this kind of competition less than stuff that is head to head like hockey or a race or curling.

2. In general the Winter sports seem to be less exciting... they have fewer moments of intense competition.... if you think back to 2016 Summer watching some of the swimming races.... those are intense at times. I can't think of many Winter sports with that potential.

I guess those 2 points are kinda overlapping, but you get it.

I am genuinely sitting here trying to think of 1 exciting moment in Winter Olympics that I've ever seen.

I can think of like 3-4 moments from 2016 and probably 4-6 Summer sports I enjoy watching.

I can think of 0 Winter moments and like 2-3 Winter sports I enjoy watching.... curling, hockey, and some of those speed skating races.

 

[Burque]

I know my grams loves to watch figure skating.... always has.

I do not see any appeal in it.... even with some of the girls being cute.

I would rather watch women's hockey.

TBH I think alot of Winter sports share some common problems in terms of broadcast draw....

1. Many of the sports are point/judging based competitions where you beat your competitors based on how a judge scores you and/or the time/points you get from a run of some kind. So you are not competing head to head and you have no direct influence on how well your competitor does. I think in general people like this kind of competition less than stuff that is head to head like hockey or a race or curling.

2. In general the Winter sports seem to be less exciting... they have fewer moments of intense competition.... if you think back to 2016 Summer watching some of the swimming races.... those are intense at times. I can't think of many Winter sports with that potential.

I guess those 2 points are kinda overlapping, but you get it.

I am genuinely sitting here trying to think of 1 exciting moment in Winter Olympics that I've ever seen.

I can think of like 3-4 moments from 2016 and probably 4-6 Summer sports I enjoy watching.

I can think of 0 Winter moments and like 2-3 Winter sports I enjoy watching.... curling, hockey, and some of those speed skating races.

The best stuff for pure competition is the short track racing, followed by the luge/bobsled/skelton stuff, then the downhill stuff. Curling is awesome, I like to chill and drink a beer and watch curling, but it isn't overly exciting like the short track or the Luge.

 

[Ares]

The best stuff for pure competition is the short track racing, followed by the luge/bobsled/skelton stuff, then the downhill stuff. Curling is awesome, I like to chill and drink a beer and watch curling, but it isn't overly exciting like the short track or the Luge.

Yeah I like that I can play a game while watching curling, just pause when an important part is happening.

 

[number51]

Wiki:
"In 2011, NBC agreed to a $4.38 billion contract with the International Olympic Committee to broadcast the Olympics through the 2020 games"

I'll bet NBC did research into what sports get the best ratings. If your favorite sports are not being shown in prime time there is a reason. $$$$$

 

[Burque]

Wiki:
"In 2011, NBC agreed to a $4.38 billion contract with the International Olympic Committee to broadcast the Olympics through the 2020 games"

I'll bet NBC did research into what sports get the best ratings. If your favorite sports are not being shown in prime time there is a reason. $$$$$

Just dvr the middle of the night, watch in fast forward the next day till you get what you want. Also NBC is doing a lot more streaming stuff too if I am not mistaken.

 

[Ares]

Wiki:
"In 2011, NBC agreed to a $4.38 billion contract with the International Olympic Committee to broadcast the Olympics through the 2020 games"

I'll bet NBC did research into what sports get the best ratings. If your favorite sports are not being shown in prime time there is a reason. $$$$$

So it begs the question... what demo is watching some of the stuff we find boring?

I get Figure Skating.... I know the demo for that.

But like some of the ski jumping? Or biathlon? Or cross country skiing? Or those like 219038120938 meter races that are like Nascar on skates?

I've seen all of that broadcast in lieu of hockey or curling or w/e else seems more exciting.... so who the **** is watching that stuff?

 

[Burque]

So it begs the question... what demo is watching some of the stuff we find boring?

I get Figure Skating.... I know the demo for that.

But like some of the ski jumping? Or biathlon? Or cross country skiing? Or those like 219038120938 meter races that are like Nascar on skates?

I've seen all of that broadcast in lieu of hockey or curling or w/e else seems more exciting.... so who the **** is watching that stuff?

Dang I forgot about that one, the Biathlon is the awesome to watch. Of course I happen to enjoy firearms and shooting so that helps.

 

[number51]

So it begs the question... what demo is watching some of the stuff we find boring?

I get Figure Skating.... I know the demo for that.

But like some of the ski jumping? Or biathlon? Or cross country skiing? Or those like 219038120938 meter races that are like Nascar on skates?

I've seen all of that broadcast in lieu of hockey or curling or w/e else seems more exciting.... so who the **** is watching that stuff?

I like ski jumping and the biathlon, that other stuff, I have no idea. Hockey used to get great coverage, I didn't even know they were playing already. I just looked it up now, apparently the U.S. men's team beat Finland 3-1 yesterday. USA! USA! USA!

 

[Ares]

Dang I forgot about that one, the Biathlon is the awesome to watch. Of course I happen to enjoy firearms and shooting so that helps.

How about snowboarding?

 

[Burque]

How about snowboarding?

I will watch some of it, but it isn't the most exciting. Was fun watching some yesterday when the wind was throwing around the 100lbs ladies left and right. They were having trouble.

 

[Ares]

I will watch some of it, but it isn't the most exciting. Was fun watching some yesterday when the wind was throwing around the 100lbs ladies left and right. They were having trouble.

Would you watch a Winter triathlon?

Skiiing, swimming, and shooting.... now that would really test someone lol

 

[Burque]

Would you watch a Winter triathlon?

Skiiing, swimming, and shooting.... now that would really test someone lol

Totally! I would watch a skiing swimming snowshoeing with shooting points throughout!

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[Ares]

Totally! I would watch a skiing swimming snowshoeing with shooting points throughout!

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I just imagine the shooting would be really fucking hard.... cause you would potentially get cold and tired and struggle to steady yourself.

 

[Burque]

I just imagine the shooting would be really fucking hard.... cause you would potentially get cold and tired and struggle to steady yourself.

That is what would make it awesome.

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[Ares]

That is what would make it awesome.

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I know... now im wondering why the Olympics are run by pussies.

They also won't put any genuine fighting into Summer Olympics.

It is all watered down safe point fighting.

 

[ShiftyDevil]

If it weren't such a pain in the dick to watch, I'd definitely be in. I might be weird but I've always liked the Winter Olympics more than Summer. That said NBC's coverage is so god awful and it isn't easy to watch (as far as I know) through other outlets so I'm just not bothering.

That and I despise the IOC.

 

[Dogstar]

If there is anything more worthless than Ice Dancing, I'm not sure what it is.

Ballroom dancing on ice skates. The wife took over the remote last night and I got stuck watching it for an hour or two. At first I was going to bail out and crash early, but (other than the commentating) I found myself not dreading it. If anything I had a bit of admiration for the synchronization and the lifting/spins. Some of that shit seems pretty dangerous.

Then again, I can't shovel the driveway without falling down, so what the heck do I know.

 

[DC]

My brother in law coached/trained that Red kid up in Vail way back in the day. Saw some pics to prove it. Kinda cool I guess.