On Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:02:57 -0700, "icicle" <icicle@NorthPole.com>
wrote:
>
>"+Grant" <+Grant@grant.grant> wrote in message
>news:Grant-me-that-2608091@Grant.Grant...
>> In article <00114ade$0$19656$c3e8da3@news.astraweb.com>, icicle
>> <icicle@NorthPole.com> wrote:
>>
>>> "NP-f31" <dudewiththe(REMOVE)hair@hushmail.com>
>>> wrote in message news:7l4995dn9inan119ql2421ku7u4mgk30mc@4ax.com...
>>> > 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)
>>> ======================================
>>> 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
>>>
>>
>> I think thats a great idea. Seriously. Why not propose it to them?
>> Which one of us wouldn't like to be in charge of such a network? Want
>> to bet a BL *would* be if it happened? Who else could show boys to the
>> world the best way? Who would *want* to more?
>> I dominate you for the position! Its your idea and you are as qualified
>> as anybody here if not more.
>> There might be one little problem with that tho. How to decide which of
>> you got the paycheck. LOL
>>
>> --
>> Grant
>
>Hi Grant,
> That's easy, I would share the booty with ALL of me(s).
>
> Next, ADDITIONS to ESPN Boy Sports network
>====================================
> ESPN would really need to design lots of custom
>video and audio equipment to not only capture BOY
>energy in the various high energy sports areas, but they
>would also need to capture the dazzling glows of boys
>being interviewed before, during, and after the BOY
>SPORTs events. Like boy interviews in the dressing rooms,
>locker-rooms, shower rooms, sleeping quarters, etc.
>
> Some background
>=====================================
> I just recently read about how Disney was setting up
>their Disney Boys Cable Channel (called Disney XD).
>They wanted to come out swinging hard against their
>competition such as Nickelodeon, etc. Disney determined
>that an all boy cable channel could compete in a multi
>billion dollar market arena. Disney determined that
>boys wanted it all. From cartoons to everything else, the
>boys wanted to OWN their own cable channel. And unlike
>their Disney Channel, Disney XD is fully covered with deep
>pocket advertisers.
>
> Finally, if ESPN wants to remain as a sports dominated
>network of cable channels, they had better start paying
>some attention to the boy selling market place.
> Cuz if they don't, someone else will.
>icicle
Hey Icicle,
Great information. I see we are thinking alike. I have a TV
background, you want to partner on this deal?
Doc
NP-f31
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