Thursday, July 30, 2009

Memo to ESPN


I've got an idea. I'd like to try something as an experiment in maximizing sports-viewing pleasure. We can call it "ESPN Au Naturel."

The concept is to get rid of announcers altogether on this channel. Instead, let's invest in some technology to better capture the sounds of actually being at the stadium or arena. I want to hear the shouts of the players and the roar of the crowd.

It all came to me during a glitch in the feed of the World Football Challenge match between Chelsea and A.C. Milan when, for a good three minutes, Alexi Lalas disappeared. Those were wonderful minutes.

As an alternative, you could just fire Alexi Lalas.

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