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I was watching the football yesterday evening and at half time they said that "Coverage of the war continues on BBC 2". Coverage of the war?! Like its the bloody Olympics or something. I can just picture it...
*Screen goes all wibbly wobbly in dream sequence type thing*
"And now we go live to Iraq, for the highlights of todays action in the Gulf" says BBC voice over man. Some nice credits flash on the screen for a bit, and then we see Sue Barker sitting in a studio with some other fellas.
Toothy grin. "Welcome to the highlights of the first days action, here in the Gulf." Toothy grin. "There have been a lot of shocks today, the first being that America DOESN'T lead in the kills table.
"Well, they would if you didn't actually look at the nationality of those killed. Fella number one, your thoughts?"
"Yes Sue, it's been an interesting day here. The first event we'll look at is the 100M sprint. That's the even where competitors have to shoot 100Men, as fast as they can.
"There was a shock when last times winner, world record holder, Sgt Smithy Smithson didn't even get a medal. Here's the interview I did with him earlier."
"Sgt Smithson, what happened? What went wrong? You were the favourite to win this by a mile, yet you're out at the first round."
Smithson, in tears, "Well, it's this bloody sand, isn't it? Gets everywhere it bloody does! How are we supposed to have these war games out in the middle of a bloody desert?!
"From now on, I'm only competing in INDOOR events, you hear that?!!?"
Back in the Studio.
"Yes, a rather upset Smithson there, by all accounts. Sue."
"Now onto our next event, the 350Mile tank dash. This event starts off at the Kuwait Border, and ends up at Saddams Presidential Palace in Bahgdad. Commentating on this, Murry Walker. Murray."
"Thankyou Sue. I've commentated on some races in my time, but this one has to take the biscuit. It's like Crazy Formula 1. With guns.
"The spectators should never be allowed this close to the action. Anyway, on with todays progress. Lt Inbred Donkeyface is leading. He's driving a Challenger II with a Ferrari engine, this combination seems to be standing him in good stead, as we come in for the first round of pitstops.
"There's been no qualifying for this remember, and there's no real track. So, umm, to be honest, I'm not sure what the bloody hell I'm doing here. Uh.... Goodbye."
"Murray? Uh.... Murray?"
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Who actually wants to watch Live Coverage of the war anyway for God's sake?
*Screen goes all wibbly wobbly in dream sequence type thing*
"And now we go live to Iraq, for the highlights of todays action in the Gulf" says BBC voice over man. Some nice credits flash on the screen for a bit, and then we see Sue Barker sitting in a studio with some other fellas.
Toothy grin. "Welcome to the highlights of the first days action, here in the Gulf." Toothy grin. "There have been a lot of shocks today, the first being that America DOESN'T lead in the kills table.
"Well, they would if you didn't actually look at the nationality of those killed. Fella number one, your thoughts?"
"Yes Sue, it's been an interesting day here. The first event we'll look at is the 100M sprint. That's the even where competitors have to shoot 100Men, as fast as they can.
"There was a shock when last times winner, world record holder, Sgt Smithy Smithson didn't even get a medal. Here's the interview I did with him earlier."
"Sgt Smithson, what happened? What went wrong? You were the favourite to win this by a mile, yet you're out at the first round."
Smithson, in tears, "Well, it's this bloody sand, isn't it? Gets everywhere it bloody does! How are we supposed to have these war games out in the middle of a bloody desert?!
"From now on, I'm only competing in INDOOR events, you hear that?!!?"
Back in the Studio.
"Yes, a rather upset Smithson there, by all accounts. Sue."
"Now onto our next event, the 350Mile tank dash. This event starts off at the Kuwait Border, and ends up at Saddams Presidential Palace in Bahgdad. Commentating on this, Murry Walker. Murray."
"Thankyou Sue. I've commentated on some races in my time, but this one has to take the biscuit. It's like Crazy Formula 1. With guns.
"The spectators should never be allowed this close to the action. Anyway, on with todays progress. Lt Inbred Donkeyface is leading. He's driving a Challenger II with a Ferrari engine, this combination seems to be standing him in good stead, as we come in for the first round of pitstops.
"There's been no qualifying for this remember, and there's no real track. So, umm, to be honest, I'm not sure what the bloody hell I'm doing here. Uh.... Goodbye."
"Murray? Uh.... Murray?"
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Who actually wants to watch Live Coverage of the war anyway for God's sake?
I'm off to sit on a hill in Iraq and watch it first-hand.
I've got lotion, deck-chair, portable fridge and binoculars. Perfect!
I've got lotion, deck-chair, portable fridge and binoculars. Perfect!
I think the whole "highlights" thing is pretty sick to be honest. Like you said, it's being paraded as if it were the olympics or something. It's one thing to keep us informed about what is going on, it's another altogether to be making a kind of showcase out of it. Thats how it came across to me.
Your Honour wrote:
> For a start, if I was in the amry, the absolutely LAST thing I'd want
> would be a bloody tv crew following me around the whole time.
That's agreeable, as well as having to ensure they are taken care of, because chances are they lack the training and skill of what to do when an attack happens, and they have to protect themselves. Having to look out for someone else who's a complete stranger to the area would be one less thing I'd like to worry about.
> I agree that people will want to know what's going on, but I don't get
> why people want to watch live pictures of rockets smashing into
> buildings and tanks trundling across a desert.
I think its just they way people have gotten used to. Firstly a TV channel shows more pictures of something, and people start to watch, then another TV Channel doesn't like that and puts more pictures ... I think that sometimes its more about getting the views on your station rather than repoting the news accuratly and with care.
> My biggest compalint was the way it was presented. The "Coverage
> of the war", in the same way there's a trailer for the
> "Coverage of the Cricket World Cup" or something. It's
> ridiculous.
I didn't see the way it was advertised, so can't really comment. But I see your argument, and won't go against it.
All I know is war is something many people (like me) will want to know how our guys and girls are doing out there. How it is presented to us though, could do with a little re-thinking.
> For a start, if I was in the amry, the absolutely LAST thing I'd want
> would be a bloody tv crew following me around the whole time.
That's agreeable, as well as having to ensure they are taken care of, because chances are they lack the training and skill of what to do when an attack happens, and they have to protect themselves. Having to look out for someone else who's a complete stranger to the area would be one less thing I'd like to worry about.
> I agree that people will want to know what's going on, but I don't get
> why people want to watch live pictures of rockets smashing into
> buildings and tanks trundling across a desert.
I think its just they way people have gotten used to. Firstly a TV channel shows more pictures of something, and people start to watch, then another TV Channel doesn't like that and puts more pictures ... I think that sometimes its more about getting the views on your station rather than repoting the news accuratly and with care.
> My biggest compalint was the way it was presented. The "Coverage
> of the war", in the same way there's a trailer for the
> "Coverage of the Cricket World Cup" or something. It's
> ridiculous.
I didn't see the way it was advertised, so can't really comment. But I see your argument, and won't go against it.
All I know is war is something many people (like me) will want to know how our guys and girls are doing out there. How it is presented to us though, could do with a little re-thinking.
If it's worse anything, I thought it was very sharp and satirical. I was sitting watching the news last night thinking how distateful it was constantly tooing and froing between Baghdad and other areas of action, to see if we could see any bombs going off or any other action. It's like war has become the ultimate spectator sport, or something.
Velly good.
Velly good.
For a start, if I was in the amry, the absolutely LAST thing I'd want would be a bloody tv crew following me around the whole time. They're reporters, not soldiers. They shouldn't be there.
I agree that people will want to know what's going on, but I don't get why people want to watch live pictures of rockets smashing into buildings and tanks trundling across a desert.
My biggest compalint was the way it was presented. The "Coverage of the war", in the same way there's a trailer for the "Coverage of the Cricket World Cup" or something. It's ridiculous.
I have expect to see it scheduled in the news papers, with a bit of information about it, like its bloody Eastenders or something. It's Reality TV at its worst!
I agree that people will want to know what's going on, but I don't get why people want to watch live pictures of rockets smashing into buildings and tanks trundling across a desert.
My biggest compalint was the way it was presented. The "Coverage of the war", in the same way there's a trailer for the "Coverage of the Cricket World Cup" or something. It's ridiculous.
I have expect to see it scheduled in the news papers, with a bit of information about it, like its bloody Eastenders or something. It's Reality TV at its worst!
Your Honour wrote:
> Come on, it wasn't *that* bad, was it?
Had you posted this any other time, it might have been funny, but be honest, war isn't something we can laugh about easily when its actually going on ... wouldn't you agree??
Of course, its no suprise that the younger of you have no interest in watching the WAR on TV, and to some extent I don't either, but many people will like to keep up-to-date with the progress, as well as all the anit-war people who may want to watch just to proove they are right.
War is a pretty big event, as bad as it is, and with all the news coverage, it shows it has a lot of demand for people who want to know whats going on. Any other program can be screened later. After all, this is 'news', not just some 'program'.
Apparently there have been 8 casulties from the UK already. My thoguht go out to all involved and related to the people lost. After all, they are doing this for us ... and I for one, back them 100% This was reportedly an accident, but the fact that they are willing to go out there knowing they may not come back .... that deserves no end of respect from me.
> Come on, it wasn't *that* bad, was it?
Had you posted this any other time, it might have been funny, but be honest, war isn't something we can laugh about easily when its actually going on ... wouldn't you agree??
Of course, its no suprise that the younger of you have no interest in watching the WAR on TV, and to some extent I don't either, but many people will like to keep up-to-date with the progress, as well as all the anit-war people who may want to watch just to proove they are right.
War is a pretty big event, as bad as it is, and with all the news coverage, it shows it has a lot of demand for people who want to know whats going on. Any other program can be screened later. After all, this is 'news', not just some 'program'.
Apparently there have been 8 casulties from the UK already. My thoguht go out to all involved and related to the people lost. After all, they are doing this for us ... and I for one, back them 100% This was reportedly an accident, but the fact that they are willing to go out there knowing they may not come back .... that deserves no end of respect from me.
Alan Hansen has been very critical of the Iraqi team during the war so far. Already he has lambasted their terrible defending and lamanted the lack of cohesion their back four thousand troops possess.
I was surprised when I went to watch Cybernet (the games programme on ITV). I tape it because it's on so late (2.30-ish) but when I went to watch it this morning what was on my video? Hours of bloody war coverage. I mean, who watches the war coverage at about 2 or 3 O'clock in the morning? (Apart from those who work night-shifts).
Come on, it wasn't *that* bad, was it?
(You can be honest...)
(You can be honest...)
I was watching the football yesterday evening and at half time they said that "Coverage of the war continues on BBC 2". Coverage of the war?! Like its the bloody Olympics or something. I can just picture it...
*Screen goes all wibbly wobbly in dream sequence type thing*
"And now we go live to Iraq, for the highlights of todays action in the Gulf" says BBC voice over man. Some nice credits flash on the screen for a bit, and then we see Sue Barker sitting in a studio with some other fellas.
Toothy grin. "Welcome to the highlights of the first days action, here in the Gulf." Toothy grin. "There have been a lot of shocks today, the first being that America DOESN'T lead in the kills table.
"Well, they would if you didn't actually look at the nationality of those killed. Fella number one, your thoughts?"
"Yes Sue, it's been an interesting day here. The first event we'll look at is the 100M sprint. That's the even where competitors have to shoot 100Men, as fast as they can.
"There was a shock when last times winner, world record holder, Sgt Smithy Smithson didn't even get a medal. Here's the interview I did with him earlier."
"Sgt Smithson, what happened? What went wrong? You were the favourite to win this by a mile, yet you're out at the first round."
Smithson, in tears, "Well, it's this bloody sand, isn't it? Gets everywhere it bloody does! How are we supposed to have these war games out in the middle of a bloody desert?!
"From now on, I'm only competing in INDOOR events, you hear that?!!?"
Back in the Studio.
"Yes, a rather upset Smithson there, by all accounts. Sue."
"Now onto our next event, the 350Mile tank dash. This event starts off at the Kuwait Border, and ends up at Saddams Presidential Palace in Bahgdad. Commentating on this, Murry Walker. Murray."
"Thankyou Sue. I've commentated on some races in my time, but this one has to take the biscuit. It's like Crazy Formula 1. With guns.
"The spectators should never be allowed this close to the action. Anyway, on with todays progress. Lt Inbred Donkeyface is leading. He's driving a Challenger II with a Ferrari engine, this combination seems to be standing him in good stead, as we come in for the first round of pitstops.
"There's been no qualifying for this remember, and there's no real track. So, umm, to be honest, I'm not sure what the bloody hell I'm doing here. Uh.... Goodbye."
"Murray? Uh.... Murray?"
- - - - - - -
Who actually wants to watch Live Coverage of the war anyway for God's sake?
*Screen goes all wibbly wobbly in dream sequence type thing*
"And now we go live to Iraq, for the highlights of todays action in the Gulf" says BBC voice over man. Some nice credits flash on the screen for a bit, and then we see Sue Barker sitting in a studio with some other fellas.
Toothy grin. "Welcome to the highlights of the first days action, here in the Gulf." Toothy grin. "There have been a lot of shocks today, the first being that America DOESN'T lead in the kills table.
"Well, they would if you didn't actually look at the nationality of those killed. Fella number one, your thoughts?"
"Yes Sue, it's been an interesting day here. The first event we'll look at is the 100M sprint. That's the even where competitors have to shoot 100Men, as fast as they can.
"There was a shock when last times winner, world record holder, Sgt Smithy Smithson didn't even get a medal. Here's the interview I did with him earlier."
"Sgt Smithson, what happened? What went wrong? You were the favourite to win this by a mile, yet you're out at the first round."
Smithson, in tears, "Well, it's this bloody sand, isn't it? Gets everywhere it bloody does! How are we supposed to have these war games out in the middle of a bloody desert?!
"From now on, I'm only competing in INDOOR events, you hear that?!!?"
Back in the Studio.
"Yes, a rather upset Smithson there, by all accounts. Sue."
"Now onto our next event, the 350Mile tank dash. This event starts off at the Kuwait Border, and ends up at Saddams Presidential Palace in Bahgdad. Commentating on this, Murry Walker. Murray."
"Thankyou Sue. I've commentated on some races in my time, but this one has to take the biscuit. It's like Crazy Formula 1. With guns.
"The spectators should never be allowed this close to the action. Anyway, on with todays progress. Lt Inbred Donkeyface is leading. He's driving a Challenger II with a Ferrari engine, this combination seems to be standing him in good stead, as we come in for the first round of pitstops.
"There's been no qualifying for this remember, and there's no real track. So, umm, to be honest, I'm not sure what the bloody hell I'm doing here. Uh.... Goodbye."
"Murray? Uh.... Murray?"
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Who actually wants to watch Live Coverage of the war anyway for God's sake?