On Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:37:44 -0700, "icicle" <icicle@NorthPole.com>
wrote:
>
>"NP-f31" wrote in message news:7tjb9554fm9fuce28an0q9cme9ar6eo9om@4ax.com...
>> 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.
>>>icicl
>>
>> 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
>
>Hi Doc,
> Look here Doc; you started this conversation with Little
>League baseball and with boys in it. Boys catch my attention
>and I noted your boy text with interest.
> I have several thoughts going on with this new ESPN Boy
>Sports cable channel including contacting ESPN and suggesting
>it to them at some point. My mind is currently thinking up some
>interview questions for the BOY SPORTs hip-hoppers.
> ==>> Like
>"Cute blond boy, do you ever practice doing your
> hip-hopper moves while taking a shower?'
>icicle
LOL! You're a natural, you crazy nut!
Thanks for the giggles,
Doc
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