Olympic TV announcers: Go Russia! Booooo USA!

CNBC ^ | 6 Feb 2014 | Dina Gusovsky

[MeshugeMikey]

As the young Olympic gymnast competed in the all-arounds, the TV announcer said: "She messed up really well. This is so good, she got another deduction of points."

Not the type of attitude you'd normally expect from a TV sports commentator. Unless the announcer is Russian, and the athlete is an American.

Before Russian gymnast Viktoria Komova did her vault, Ivanova announced: "Vikochka (sweet Vicky), show these Americans how it should be done."

After Komova made mistakes in her routine, Ivanova remarked with: "She made a few mistakes, but we did not notice them."

[Chode]

Russia win???

[Starstruck]

The one sport I really enjoyed watching yesterday was the Biathlon....Skiing and Shooting.

This is the sport that gets all the static from the critics. This is also a very important activity during wartime in a number of Nordic countries.

[Doctor 2Brains]

I am SO with you on that. I’m 49, and I remember when I was a kid and the Olympics were huge, just like the Oscars, and Miss America, and God knows what else. Now they are ALL so old and tired and yesterday.

[Linda Frances]

NBC Edits Out IOC Anti-Discrimination Statement From Opening Ceremony

http://deadspin.com/nbc-edits-out-ioc-anti-discrimination-statement-from-op-1518727938

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Russia’s anti-gay laws have been a major focus in the lead-up to the Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, and during his address at today’s opening ceremony IOC president Thomas Bach made a strong statement against “any form of discrimination” and in favor of tolerance. Viewers worldwide heard the statement; NBC viewers in the U.S. did not, because the network edited it out.

The video above is how it aired on NBC tonight. You’ll notice a very awkward edit. Below is how it appeared everywhere else on Earth to viewers watching live:

[cloudmountain]

The Russians are thugs, presided over by President “THUG” Putin. Nothing has changed.

[bray]

All they are showing is women’s hockey and figure skating.

[Navy Patriot]

...Skiing and Shooting.

Yep, it would be really great if they did 'em at the same time.

[henkster]

The Finns won a biathalon Gold in the winter of 39-40. They blew away the Russians.

[TigersEye]

I didn't think it would be funny ... but I gave it a shot.

That was hilarious!

[MeshugeMikey]

they dont seem willing to put any effort into trying to hide the fact when Mother Rooosyuhs....athletic creds are on the line do they

[Celerity]

You should have warned me ! I think I destroyed my keyboard with spit coffee !

[MeshugeMikey]

they are some wild and crazy guys

[mdmathis6]

Actually, they weren’t that bad...especially when the rest of the choir joined in on the harmonic “ahhhh” parts. The looks on some of the “older more disapproving” choir members were funny...as though they half expected Stalin to show up and have them all shot!

[MeshugeMikey]

is news to show that mother rooshia is steel tearanical haillhole

[Izzy Dunne]

Is it weird that I first thought they were talking about the NBC announcers cheering the Russians?

[dfwgator]

Is it weird that I first thought they were talking about the NBC announcers cheering the Russians?

Only if the Russians were gay.

[nascarnation]

Comcast...where ideology trumps profits.

[who knows what evil?]

“Um, exsqueeze me, but “Slopestyle” isn’t a sport. It’s the ladies’ winter-sports apparel section at REI.” - Ann Barnhardt

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[John W]

It’s been that way for two days when I’ve been watching, so, no.