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From: Chad (NP-b24)
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Subject: Re: LLWS
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:50:38 -0400
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On Thu, 27 Aug 2009 18:05:33 -0500, insane for boys! <insane for
boys!> wrote:
>On 2009-08-26 06:25:13 -0500, Chad (NP-b24) said:
>
>> 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)
>
>Chad, Doc mentions the pitcher for Mexico filling out his jock strap
>and you mentioned you recorded the game do your DVR. I missed the
>games. Would it be possible for you to post some pics and/or footage
>showing the pitcher and other players as well? Thanks much in advance!
I would be happy to post, however, I usually erase the games from my
DVR (to make space for more games, of course!) and that particular
game is already gone. :-(
I still have the game between Mexico and Germany from this past
Monday, which I haven't had a chance to watch yet. I'll try and get to
that one tonight, but can't make any promises about footage or pics.
(I'm a bit of a technotard when it comes to capturing video.)
One boy I'm going to miss is Paul Pizzo from the Staten Island team,
or should I say 'Paul Pizzzzzzzzzzzzzzooooooooooooo!' - and the
blooper footage of him saying his last name is priceless.
Chad (NP-b24)
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