On Tue, 25 Aug 2009 21:47:25 -0400, NP-f31
<dudewiththe(REMOVE)hair@hushmail.com> wrote:
>Hello Fortsters,
>
>Like many of you, I've really been enjoying the coverage of the Little
>League World Series. At some point I began to wonder why ESPN would
>allocate so much money and so many resources to cover the tournament.
>As I watched and listened to the commentary, it struck me: Boys Sell.
>Why else would a major network devote two weeks of coverage on two
>channels? To hear the Orel Hersheiser go on and on about how
>attractive some of the boys are is eye opening. At one point he
>created an uncomfortable dead air silence by speaking the truth, 'What
>a good looking kid he is'. The play by play guy didn't know what to
>say and was caught off guard. Normally, the play by play guy would
>agree with the color analyst and go on about the pitch count or
>whatever, but I could 'feel' the announcer thinking, 'Do I really want
>to agree with Orel that this boy is incredibly good looking? Is that a
>good career move?' It was a mind blowing experience. I was thinking
>the same thing Orel Hershheiser was thinking! Almost all of the boys
>are compellingly beautiful. You can see every nuance of the peach fuzz
>on their lips and cheeks in eye popping HD.
>
>It's true, the beauty and pubescent sexuality of those boys SELLS.
>Kelloggs was first in line as a major sponsor, Subway created
>special commercials and a major promotion to coincide with the
>coverage. When my son and I were in the cereal aisle this weekend
>after watching some of the games, what do you think he picked?
>Kellogg's Frosted Flakes!
>
>The slick ESPN promos are both intense and emotional, but
>alongside the action is the boy beauty. The excellent coverage
>features long, lingering extreme closeups, especially on the batter
>and pitcher, who all seem to be really good looking boys. ESPN is not
>afraid to show the tears and pluck at your heartstrings either.
>
>Have you noticed how they manage to get a shirtless boy in the
>background of almost every crowd cutaway? There have been countless
>crotch adjustments. Close ups of boys spitting, and EXUBERANCE!
>What I love the most is that every nuance of boy emotions are shown
>in every game. The best part is the pre-teen machismo; fist
>pumping, high fiving and chanting the boys show the cameras. Boys
>sell and ESPN has figured out how to parlay the sex appeal of boys
>into a mini goldmine. The LLWS is baseball at it's best and purest
>form and the event brings out the best in boys from all over the
>world.
>
>BTW, the kid who pitched for Mexico tonight (Marcelo Martinez) was
>strikingly handsome. He was also filling out his jock strap to the
>extreme. OMG.
>
>The funny thing is, I don't care who wins. I love them all!
>
>Doc
>NP-f31
>
>In HD Boy Heaven
It's funny that you posted this because I've been thinking the same
thing about ESPN. They are devoting a great deal of resources to
televising the LLWS coverage - even pre-empting MLB games (as they did
Monday night) in order to show the entire LLWS game. I also laughed
when I read what you said about Orel making that comment about what a
good looking kid that was. I was literally thinking the same thing
myself when I heard - or thought I heard - Orel say that. I had to
rewind my dvr to make sure I heard someone else say the words I was
thinking.
Agreed, the pitcher for Mexico was indeed a very handsome lad, on all
levels. And I too really don't care who wins - they're all winners in
my book!
Also, am I the only one that's always wondered what all goes on up at
"the Grove" where all the boys stay - with no parents? I just
wonder...
Chad (NP-b24)
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