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Heh heheheh! NBC has dialed down the hype compared to last nights gymnastics. -- nm

Posted by Under the Influence (aka H-Mogul) Jul 30 '12, 19:53

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We're essentially at a full-on NBC ban in my house because of their lack of international coverage ... :) - Beryllium Jul 30, 19:56 7
- But this is nothing new. Frankly, it'd be a shock if NBC's coverage wasn't this jingoistic. -- nm - Mop Jul 30, 21:02
- I switch to the French channel whenever there is a talking CTV head on the screen, or whenever they get excited that someone with a Canadian aunt wins - Roger More Jul 30, 20:00 5
  - yeah, that got annoying too, when they were fawning over an american swimmer because she summered or practiced in nova scotia or something. - Beryllium Jul 30, 20:12 4
    - Yeah - she has Canadian parents, who moved to the States ages ago, but it just got sickening. My wife pointed out that this year when the athletes - Roger More Jul 30, 20:48 2
      - I think you're right. we'll probably get a few in rowing, but otherwise it's not looking great. - mafic Jul 30, 20:52 1
        
        Is there anyone in track to look forward to? -- nm - Roger More Jul 30, 20:53
    - At least you get people from other countries. We've got the all American channel. - the liioulu with carved wax Jul 30, 20:18

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