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Today's blog is a comment I wrote to yesterday's blog.
I know I'm spinning my own blog off topic, but................
Another rant about news commentators. (I'm not even going to mention this guy's name, because his Jerry Springer approach was an insult to the other fine commentators, and there is no such thing as bad publicity with name recognition. I'm going to call him Jerry Springer because it fits!)
The background in a nutshell:
Evan Lysacek wins gold without a quad.
Yevgeny Plushenko wins silver with a quad.
While interviewing Evan Lysacek, Jerry Springer presented some not-so-gracious comments from Yevgeny Plushenko, who suggested that Evan did not deserve the gold because he had not completed a quad. Now, I don't know about that statement and, since it was delivered to the press, of course it should be reported, BUT Jerry Springer used it to try to get a rise out of Lysacek during an on camera interview.
He presents some rather snarky comments to get a reaction.
Lysacek calmly said that he would not respond to comments taken out of context, praised Plushenko's skating, and said that Plushenko had treated him graciously, shaking his hand after the scores came in.
So, Jerry Springer says "It's clear, this has been a good experience for you, as it should be, and you've been very, very gracious, but I'm just going to run a few more quotes by here, because people are interested...I'm just doin' you a favor here! Plashenko goes on to say.................................."
Oh, what a nice friend, doing such a kind favor with no selfish motives at all! Lysacek needs to know this because Plushenko, at this moment, might be gathering his friends for a showdown out in the sandbox! And, after all, it isn't like anyone with access to a newspaper, internet, or television could find these quotes!
What's next? Asking for a DNA swab to see if Lysacek fathered the child of the woman in a tube top who is about to come out from behind the curtain?
I'm surprised he didn't bring Plushenko out from behind the set and get some shots of hair pulling and shouting before calling in security to break it up.
BAD, BAD, BAD behavior! Jerry, you tried to reduce the Olympics to a brawl, but the althlete was too classy for you!
This site has the Lysacek interview and Plushenko's comments. Video | Evan Lysacek Talks to Bob Costas | NBC Olympics
Plushenko is asked, while he is still in costume and out of breath. "Did you think you had done enough to win gold?"
Plushenko gives a response describing the scoring. Then the interviewer pushes. "Does it surprise you that the Olympic champion is the champion without a quad?" Plushenko 's first response to that was to say that it surprised him in response to the direct question.
I wanted to jump up and object because the question was leading the witness!
But that isn't the issue.
TACKY TACKY!
Good for you, Evan!
(This ends this particular rant!)
BUMP! (That's me getting off my soap box!)
I know I'm spinning my own blog off topic, but................
Another rant about news commentators. (I'm not even going to mention this guy's name, because his Jerry Springer approach was an insult to the other fine commentators, and there is no such thing as bad publicity with name recognition. I'm going to call him Jerry Springer because it fits!)
The background in a nutshell:
Evan Lysacek wins gold without a quad.
Yevgeny Plushenko wins silver with a quad.
While interviewing Evan Lysacek, Jerry Springer presented some not-so-gracious comments from Yevgeny Plushenko, who suggested that Evan did not deserve the gold because he had not completed a quad. Now, I don't know about that statement and, since it was delivered to the press, of course it should be reported, BUT Jerry Springer used it to try to get a rise out of Lysacek during an on camera interview.
He presents some rather snarky comments to get a reaction.
Lysacek calmly said that he would not respond to comments taken out of context, praised Plushenko's skating, and said that Plushenko had treated him graciously, shaking his hand after the scores came in.
So, Jerry Springer says "It's clear, this has been a good experience for you, as it should be, and you've been very, very gracious, but I'm just going to run a few more quotes by here, because people are interested...I'm just doin' you a favor here! Plashenko goes on to say.................................."
Oh, what a nice friend, doing such a kind favor with no selfish motives at all! Lysacek needs to know this because Plushenko, at this moment, might be gathering his friends for a showdown out in the sandbox! And, after all, it isn't like anyone with access to a newspaper, internet, or television could find these quotes!
What's next? Asking for a DNA swab to see if Lysacek fathered the child of the woman in a tube top who is about to come out from behind the curtain?
I'm surprised he didn't bring Plushenko out from behind the set and get some shots of hair pulling and shouting before calling in security to break it up.
BAD, BAD, BAD behavior! Jerry, you tried to reduce the Olympics to a brawl, but the althlete was too classy for you!
This site has the Lysacek interview and Plushenko's comments. Video | Evan Lysacek Talks to Bob Costas | NBC Olympics
Plushenko is asked, while he is still in costume and out of breath. "Did you think you had done enough to win gold?"
Plushenko gives a response describing the scoring. Then the interviewer pushes. "Does it surprise you that the Olympic champion is the champion without a quad?" Plushenko 's first response to that was to say that it surprised him in response to the direct question.
I wanted to jump up and object because the question was leading the witness!
But that isn't the issue.
TACKY TACKY!
Good for you, Evan!
(This ends this particular rant!)
BUMP! (That's me getting off my soap box!)
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It can be discouraging to watch sometimes.0 Pixie Dust
Posted 02-21-2010 at 12:12 AM by GoofEme 
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I was so impressed with the way Evan did not take the bait, even when it was just-about forced on him!0 Pixie Dust
Posted 02-21-2010 at 01:39 PM by Sandra Bostwick
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I don't get it.0 Pixie Dust
Posted 02-21-2010 at 08:26 PM by TNTWheels
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Click on the link, Todd. You'll see the dark haired man trying to be nice, while the interviewer is trying to pick a fight by telling him more about what the other guy said.0 Pixie Dust
Posted 02-21-2010 at 08:44 PM by Sandra Bostwick
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ok0 Pixie Dust
Posted 02-21-2010 at 09:26 PM by TNTWheels
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yeah I see now
the host keep pushing it0 Pixie Dust
Posted 02-21-2010 at 09:51 PM by TNTWheels
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the nerve of some people...0 Pixie Dust
Posted 02-22-2010 at 06:03 AM by orionchika
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Really, sports teach us about life. While performance and success may seem like the most important thing, your character says more about you than anything. I think this is a fantastic post, Sandy, because I believe this is absolutely true.
Sharing a bit of my own personal experience if that is alright, I just recently finished my senior year basketball season. Now I had hoped that I would have a fantasitc year, having high stats and hopefully making the all-area team. However, when a team is not compatable, or even kind to one another, it is really hard for one individual to succeed, let alone the team. Well let me just say, the season did not end the way I would have liked it to. No matter what happened throughout the season, no matter how bad things were, I always remained above the situation and was positive. As a captain, it is most important to lead by example. Just today, my coach surprised me with a Sportsmanship award to be recognized throughout the conference. I am honored, and proud to see that others recognized that no matter how bad things were, I focused most on my pride and my character.
I think Evan Lysacek did a phenomenal job the other night and I was upset to see people trying to knock him down. The Olympics are about uniting as a whole, not about one-upping the next guy because you landed a quad and it was not in his program. I admire all the Olympic athletes who keep their heads high no matter what happens because that is the mark of a true champion.
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Posted 02-23-2010 at 08:43 PM by mandy1627
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What great points, Mandy! Thanks so much for sharing that.0 Pixie Dust
Posted 02-23-2010 at 08:58 PM by Sandra Bostwick
