"NP-f31" <dudewiththe(REMOVE)hair@hushmail.com>
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> 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
Hi Doc,
In reference to your:
"At some point I began to wonder why ESPN would
allocate so much money and so many resources to cover
the tournament."
Here's my opinion:
>> ESPN is really hurting for content on their ESPN channels.
I know of at least three ESPN channels (there might be more)
that I have available on the Charter cable network and are all
loaded with filler "Paid Programming" junk that is not viewed
by anyone.
>> Little League Championship games are attracting viewers
to their ESPN channels and are thus attracting revenue from
decent advertisements that are watched by viewers.
>> new ESPN Boy Sports channel (seven day/24 hours)
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If ESPN was (were) smart they would dedicate one of their
cable ESPN channels to Boy Sports. And with Boy Sports that
covers IT all from around the world. Like baseball, soccer, skate
boarding, snow boarding, surfing, hip hoppers, wrestling, basketball,
swimming, tennis, football, gymnastics, track meets, World Karting
Association, hockey, etc, as starters... .. .
icicle
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