Well, I do this sometimes and I must say the fact that I can't understand when they say something stupid is a plus. In fact, I don't even notice when they say something stupid. That's a definite plus. I had no idea thinking so made me a "moron". Uh, it's not absurd. It's called exaggerating to make a point.
This thread is great. All of you BS veterans don't know what you're talking about. BTW, I haven't eaten since breakfast. Out of solidarity I'll continue the hungry strike with you until lunchtime.
There is a big difference between telling me you listen to Spanish announcers because you don't want to hear any commentary and insinuating that commentary you do not understand is better than commentary you can understand. Uh, in this case it goes WAY beyond exaggeration. The facts those guys dig up on a variety of leagues and literally hundreds of players take a lot of real time and effort. I can assure you our esteemed poster has never once stepped behind the mike as prepared as these guys are to announce the game. Yet he's oh so willing to be hyper critical.
of course you dont have to know spanish to enjoy the commentary.... most spanish styles basically immitate the european style except with more emotion.. you dont hear the ramblings on in a spanish commentated match... like bretos and hopkins if you can identify that they are saying the names of the players... you can enjoy a spanish commentated match... ********** just because a british accent is doing the commentary doesnt mean it is better...the brit that has starting doing some of the PBP on the spanish matches is horrible.... every time he intro's a premiership match he calls it the "PREM"... i want to slap him every time he says that *********** bretos and hopkins are terrible... i dont care how many high school posters are for this duo... im around football people all the time, from all nations and 99% think they are crap also... ********** in a perfect world switch JP delacamera over to fsw.. and bretos and hopkins to the mls... that would suite me just fine.. Cantona----
"insinuating that commentary you do not understand is better than commentary you can understand..." Ahhh...now you're starting to catch on. This is it exactly. That's how bad Bretos and Hopkins are. Not having to hear them makes the broadcast more enjoyable by a factor of at least ten. They ruin the experience. I routinely turn off games that I would have otherwise enjoyed simply because I can't take their cackling anymore. Unintelligible announcers are preferable provided they have some sense of the rhythm of the game and understand it well enough to discern when something of importance is happening. When Andres Cantor raises his voice I look up because I know something dramatic is happening. When Max Bretos raises his voice it means nothing. His inflections are in no way related to what is happening on the pitch. He will scream over anything, no matter how inconsequential, while the best runs/passes/tackles of the game go without remark. And his goal call, or should I say "Gal!" call is one of the single-most irritating auditory experiences I have ever encountered. When I see the ball hit the back of the net I immediately hit the mute button and don't dare bring the sound up again until I see that play has restarted.
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1. By the title of the thread I thought someone was going to eat until they literally exploded or until their demands were met. I'm thoroughly disappointed. 2. How did Figo fare against MLS players recently? 3. It's been said before, but I'll repeat: be thankful there's a plethora of soccer on TV in the USA. 4. If it's that bad, hit the mute button and pop in some nice background music. 5. If it's that bad, hit the mute button and because you're so knowledgeable already about soccer you don't really need anybody's commentary. 6. Can I collect your Darwin Award for you?
2. How did Figo fare against MLS players recently? Point taken. Nonetheless, MLS v. La Liga would not go nearly so well as USA v. Portugal did. The best sides in football are the club sides, not the national teams. But that is another topic. 4. If it's that bad, hit the mute button and pop in some nice background music. The crowd noise is part of the ambience of the game. And I am often doing something else while watching the match and I need to hear the match being called so ad not to miss anything. Besides, a good announcer is part of the entertainment, and there is no reason FSW viewers should be deprived of that when there are a plethora of qualified candidates ready and available to displace Heckle and Jeckyl. 6. Can I collect your Darwin Award for you? That one has already been used, you unoriginal hillbilly. Go find a new routine.
### MODERATOR'S NOTE ### Calm down, everyone. This is a silly thread. I can't stand Max Brrrrrrretos myself, but I'm not going to lose any meals over him. Unless, of course, he makes me upchuck. Which is not entirely out of the realm of possibility.
I really enjoy listening to Max and Allen. I would be very upset if they left. They keep me interested in games that I normally wouldn't ( I am watching Woman's Gold Cup Canada v. Haiti. It is 7-1 as I type). Just enjoy the games, I love soccer and I can sense the love from Max and Allen and that is what matters. There is one announcer I don't like, but I don't remeber his name. I just can't unerstand a word he says. He has thick Spanish accent. But no complaints.
Max Bretos couldn't keep me interested in a WNT game if Brandi Chastain was going down on Mia Hamm in the center circle.
HEY EL CHINO! THIS HUNGER STRIKE SHOULD MAKE YOU LAST TILL YOU DIE OF HUNGER AFTER YOU READ THIS LOVLY ARTICLE FROM SOCCER365.COM http://www.soccer365.com/US_NEWS/National_Teams/page_91_41126.shtml :d SHMUCK! GET A LIFE!
Sorry folks. but I was told that if someone was going on a hunger strike, better shout, because their concentration is fixed on their stomach and their hearing tends to disappear.