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jimfields33

(19,366 posts)
1. People wanted A la carte. This is what it means.
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 01:32 PM
Dec 25

I’d think most would be thrilled to get the channels they want instead of 200 offered in cable.

oasis

(51,823 posts)
5. If the NFL owners want me to subsidize their
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 01:39 PM
Dec 25

already overpriced, overpaid, overly pampered players, they can stuff it where the sun don’t shine!

AZProgressive

(29,367 posts)
8. If you think they're overpaid why even watch the game?
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 02:02 PM
Dec 25

The reason why they get paid is because people want to see them play.

oasis

(51,823 posts)
14. News flash. I'm the one who gets to complain
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 05:13 PM
Dec 25

about how much I pay for my personal entertainment.
But thanks for your suggestion.

oasis

(51,823 posts)
9. Those countless insurance and car ads they
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 02:04 PM
Dec 25

shove down our throats should be enough to pay for plenty.

hlthe2b

(106,900 posts)
11. Nope. Netflix if you want to watch it live.
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 03:22 PM
Dec 25

Meh. I haven't subscribed to Netflix in 18 months. I saw a little at my neighbor's house but honestly, the sportscasters they chose to introduce the game were pretty disgusting to me. One woman was supposedly doing color commentary, which was fine, but she was so POURED into that dress that one could see and measure the freckles underneath the fabric--wherever they might appear. The guys were former players, I guess--likewise wearing weird outfits, but at least they didn't take all from the imagination. So, I left my neighbor to it...

First the Simpsons bit with the NFL a few weeks ago (someone want to tell me how traumatic brain injury and the not infrequently violent sport is now children's/cartoon fare?

The second of the two-header is supposed to include Beyonce doing her "country" fare. I'm not opposed to Beyonce performing and granted I'm not much of a country music fan at all, but I am not a fan of her performances on that score. I think I am not missing much.

ProfessorGAC

(70,747 posts)
15. I'd Hardly Describe "The Simpsons"...
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 06:15 PM
Dec 25

...children's fare.
Never has been.
And, they've taken on more controversial topics than football.
I get most of your point, but I think tying in the Simpsons was a mistake.

hlthe2b

(106,900 posts)
16. I said "childrens/cartoon" fare and it IS an animated series cartoon--Yes it has adult themes, but kids
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 06:30 PM
Dec 25

watch it BECAUSE of its animated cartoon features. In years past, the cartoon Bullwinkle was likewise targeted in its double entendres and themes to adults, but I'd bet you are aware that many a child watched it regardless. While I don't deny that I am a football fan, albeit mostly college, I am a realist as I also see my share of severe head trauma in my field. These $$$-making ties to animated series, (if you prefer), still send a misleading signal.

ProfessorGAC

(70,747 posts)
17. We'll Agree To Disagree
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 06:54 PM
Dec 25

It's not worth us arguing about ut.
Just a difference of opinion, and that's ok.

The Unmitigated Gall

(4,634 posts)
12. Walkin' away.
Wed Dec 25, 2024, 03:43 PM
Dec 25

Drawing my economic activity to nothing but the bare minimum. Besides the memories of watching great games with my Dad back in the day are better than any game I could watch now.
Like the 1982 Playoff in SF between the Cowboys and the 49er's, led by a young Joe Montana. Holy Hell that was a game.

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