To those who buy the Olympics and mishandle them. I write this to you because I'd like to draw your attention to the other 200 plus other American Olympians that are competing in this year's winter games. The coverage of Lindsy Vonn alone is enough to make anyone tired. The worst of her particular coverage is people doing better than her seem to only see a slice of the limelight.
I feel major disappointment for those who aren't getting any coverage because they aren't Ohno, Vonn, or White. Seems like you all put the faces who you seem to think will sell the most ad space. I understand that this is necessary, but after the "big win" of US over Canada there wasn't an interview of any of the US male hockey team - who did you interview on the Today show? Vonn. Oh yes, her again. Let us not forget what seems to be a love affair between Matt Lauer and Linsey Vonn. After "her first big win" Matt's first question in the interview was a sigh of release - as if it was he on the mountain. I was also quite upset about the almost blind eye turned to J.R. Celski. Never a word about his placement right behind Ohno. What about the first cross country skier in US history to medal at the Olympics? A blurb.
I know you all need filler, and not every Olympian wants to be interviewed or maybe has the time. And yes, we all need heroes. Heroes to shine a light on and follow and fall in love with as a nation. There is a line between hero and media whore. I feel you had made the mistake of covering - what I call - the big three, too much. There are others at the games, giving all they have and I think you are acting like a small child and their first love - can't let go of the easy ones.
Failed grad student in writing with a heavy interest in technology, food, music, and science.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Well hello
Come in, share a seat and take a knee, in the most depressing month of the year - February. Luckily it is the shortest month in the year because lets face it, it's awful. I'm not single, but I can only hark back the emotions that being single on Valentine's day is like. It's near the end of winter and in Chicago it's snowing and not changing to Spring fast enough. February is the month that reminds us that Winter's clutches reach much farther than we remember or even wish to remember.
I've been breaking my ass to get out this new Cupcake Truffle bidness as well as finishing off this gauntlet of '8 weeks of winter.' What was worse is sticking it out and working Friday threw Wednesday, from retail to marketing. My job is pretty nice though.
Went to the goon meet, it was pretty fun. Lots of fat and awkward, but overall a pretty fun time.
I've been breaking my ass to get out this new Cupcake Truffle bidness as well as finishing off this gauntlet of '8 weeks of winter.' What was worse is sticking it out and working Friday threw Wednesday, from retail to marketing. My job is pretty nice though.
Went to the goon meet, it was pretty fun. Lots of fat and awkward, but overall a pretty fun time.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
flash update
Still working doing marketing, making 'giard,' and waiting tables.
Will write something with more "significance" tomorrow.
Will write something with more "significance" tomorrow.
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