Sweder Wrote:(in a very loud, high-pitched squeal-come-yell)
'Come on, mate! Aw, you beauty! Go Aussie, go - this is fantastic, awesome, stand up and cheer this Australian hero! . . . (ad nauseum)'
The BBC Five Live reporter, in a stone cold voice, would only say
'and that particular athlete finished 27th.'
Priceless.
Um well, yes, so our commentators tend to be all "fervour and cliches". However, as cute (and perhaps even as embarrassing) as it may seem, you only have to look at the Games medal tally to see what a bit of rabid support for your athletes will actually do.
And, knowing Five Live presenters just a tad, I suggest the "finished 27th" comment was probably a sarcastic understatement. Nicely put, but.
Speaking of commentators, I have been really impressed with Steve Ovett who's over here doing commentary at the Comwelf Games track events. Bloody brilliant! Can we keep him?
Murderous March
