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No, you CAN'T root in the damn press box

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by jr/shotglass, Sep 4, 2023.

  1. Liut

    Liut Well-Known Member

    In the whole scheme of life, I frankly could give a shit less.
     
  2. Azrael

    Azrael Well-Known Member

    To the extent that local TV sports personalities misbehave or trivialize themselves, it makes my job harder.*



    * I'll add here that jackassing it at a press conference a la Gregg Doyel is another version of the same problem.
     
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  3. Liut

    Liut Well-Known Member

    I was rude with my response and apologize. Peace.
     
  4. BitterYoungMatador2

    BitterYoungMatador2 Well-Known Member

    I don't think anger is appropriate but how about eye rolls?
     
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  5. swingline

    swingline Well-Known Member

    Derision works, too.
     
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  6. BTExpress

    BTExpress Well-Known Member

    I had never heard of the term "fit" as shorthand for "outfit."
     
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  7. dixiehack

    dixiehack Well-Known Member

    Probably missed the “drip” era altogether.
     
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  8. BYH 2: Electric Boogaloo

    BYH 2: Electric Boogaloo Well-Known Member

     
  9. BTExpress

    BTExpress Well-Known Member

    As it pertains to style, absolutely.

    In the drip era I grew up in (1960s and 1970s), it was slang for someone who was boring or dull, and was associated with the "hep cats" of the Beat generation. For example, "The professor is such a drip that I fell asleep in class."
     
  10. SixToe

    SixToe Well-Known Member

    At least she looks professional, or most of the time she does, with attire that isn't slovenly.

    It's at least far better to see someone making an effort than wearing an untucked, stretched-out golf shirt and nasty khakis, or sweatpants and a polo with holes in it in the pressbox. Make the damned effort to look professional and decent if you consider yourself a professional.

    That said, the "Look at meeeeeee" posts about the "fit" are unnecessary to her job, or anyone's job. Cover the game, do the work, and shut the hell up about your kicks or fits or how your goodies look on the dirt road in the corn field. It doesn't matter.
     
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  11. JimmyHoward33

    JimmyHoward33 Well-Known Member

    But it does matter.

    There’s an audience for that. Its not my flavor of ice cream but denying that an audience for bombast and look at me stuff exists is folly.

    I also say feel free to derride and make fun of that style of reportage and social media. But be aware that it works and those that wield it well will be frustratingly popular and successful
     
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  12. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    She's also bad at math. Avs lost on Friday, the Nuggets on Sunday, so that would be 48 hours.

     
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