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Not her fault, but so true!Favourites:
Megan Duhamel - when she doesn't sound like she has a cold.
Not her fault, but so true!Favourites:
Megan Duhamel - when she doesn't sound like she has a cold.
I agree - Chris was much better on his own than Simon - Chris was informative and enthusiastic, whereas Simon doesn't seem as knowledgeable, and is a bit soporific.On topic, I was surprised by how much better Chris was on his own than Simon. I didn't feel like screaming at all during his commentary during Euros and 4CCs. He was a skater though so that probably helped!
Totally agree on Daniel Weiss. I have watched Europeans via the ISU stream because I can´t stand him. He is complaining the whole time when skaters use classical music. His whole commentary on M/G SP at Europeans can be summed up to "I can´t stand this music" (Esmeralda).I wish I could watch the Olympics with a non-German commentator. Daniel Weiss is just horrible to listen to. He has these very strong opinions about "masculine" and "feminine" skating and often seems to judge the ladies on their looks and men on how "manly" they are. It feels uncomfortable when he goes on about Valieva having "matured" so much and become more like a woman. Ugh. She's 15 ffs, I don't want to hear your opinions about her womanly charms.
As for ID, during Europeans he commented on a brother/sister pair dancing to tango music and calling it weird, because obviously all skaters have to be involved romantically or at least play up that angle in his opinion. I wonder what he thinks about Guillaume Cizeron or Paul Poirier being gay. Not romantic enough?
The only good aspect of his commenting is that he occasionally calls out judges for dubious PCS scoring.
So not looking forward to that aspect of the Olymics.
I was outraged. I vpned to Germany to watch biathlon because Czech commentators are insufferable and found Europeans in archive so I just watched some pairs and ice dance because I was curious about German commentary.I wish I could watch the Olympics with a non-German commentator. Daniel Weiss is just horrible to listen to.
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As for ID, during Europeans he commented on a brother/sister pair dancing to tango music and calling it weird, because obviously all skaters have to be involved romantically or at least play up that angle in his opinion. I wonder what he thinks about Guillaume Cizeron or Paul Poirier being gay. Not romantic enough?
The only good aspect of his commenting is that he occasionally calls out judges for dubious PCS scoring.
So not looking forward to that aspect of the Olymics.
RoundedBackCamel wrote (three pages back): "I also don’t like that she (Tara) didn’t continue to skate after her Worlds and OGM and just took the money and ran".
This has always bothered me, too. It seemed to send the message that after one somewhat controversial win, she was afraid to compete any further.
I take your point. If I had one mini-moan about Chris, I would say he overuses the word 'senSAtional!'I found the 4CC commentator (on ISU channel) okay in individual videos, but unpleasant to listen to for a full competition. He could be more silent during programs, but what mainly bothered me was, again, the avalanche of excessive praise starting from the lowest-ranked skaters. It's tiresome, and undervalues the meaning of 'amazing, fantastic' etc. Nothing wrong with using more variety, and starting from 'well-done' and 'good'. The other thing that bothered me a lot was his strained raised voice, I felt like I was watching soccer in places. It's not okay to watch a normal skating competition, and then wince in alarm as the commentator bellows 'aand she naiiils it!' in a voice that sounds like the competitor has just won an Olympic medal. More chill, please.
Now I understand why you didn't like her - I totally agree! Looks like we are stuck with her for the Eurosport coverage of the Olys. Fortunately we have Chris Howarth as well.New least favourite: whoever the woman was who commented on the Europeans today on Eurosport - her commentary added nothing of value, and was an annoying distraction from the skating. Even worse than SBS man Paul Asler, (for the same reasons).
Favourites: Mark Hanretty followed by Ted Barton.
My gymnastics-watching friend told me I'd like Olly, and so far I can only enthusiastically agree!Let's hear it for Olly! I thought he only commentated on gymnastics, but he did a very good job with Belinda Noonan today.
Is there a white wine counterpart called "Clean As A Whistle"?I went to the supermarket with my mother this morning and look! I found Chris and Simon's favourite wine!
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I... what....is that even possible, I can't even...He also didn't like her matricx program last year....
She skated a brilliant free program and he really spoiled the moment (again). I'm sorry Kaori does not have the body type he prefers.Daniel Weiss making me watch the Olympics with gritted teeth again. He's fawning over Valieva, but of course, Kaori is too "sport-oriented" and not artistic enough. Yeah right. Just because she doesn't look like a waif doesn't mean she has no articistic expression. He also didn't like her matricx program last year....Glad the judges disagreed.