Facebook fails Vol. 2
Discussion
vetrof said:
Well, if you are putting up 30M euros in prize money you might expect some exposure.
True, but as many journalists say about F1 press conferences they are mostly pointless as every journalist gets the same material, so there is no differentiation, and almost nobody watches them - and many of the football/tennis ones are pretty toxic.Antony Moxey said:
The two go hand in hand. Elite level athletes expect to be paid handsomely, and those doing the paying expect something in return - no-one at that level of sport can expect to be able to simply turn up, do their thing then go home again afterwards without saying a word to anyone. Tennis, compared to a sport like football or the big US sports, gets a very easy ride from the press, especially at press conferences.
Hmm sort of, I think pre match pressers are fine - mostly. Its the just walked off the court having lost and being asked if your 'weak' backhand let you down again. Must be incredibly frustrating to have your (known) faults relentlessly picked over after every loss.
I have never seen a post competition interview that told me anything I didn't already know/suspect. (Apart from the odd Joe Root conference where he appears to have taken part in an entirely different game of cricket to the one I was observing)
anonymous said:
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The fail is the irony (I think 
) of media/corporate sponsorship telling me that Osaka loves Roland Garros, when it has actually been media/corporate sponsorship that’s caused her to pull out.I make no comment or insinuation about the player in question but thought it a Facebook fail
Gargamel said:
Antony Moxey said:
The two go hand in hand. Elite level athletes expect to be paid handsomely, and those doing the paying expect something in return - no-one at that level of sport can expect to be able to simply turn up, do their thing then go home again afterwards without saying a word to anyone. Tennis, compared to a sport like football or the big US sports, gets a very easy ride from the press, especially at press conferences.
Hmm sort of, I think pre match pressers are fine - mostly. Its the just walked off the court having lost and being asked if your 'weak' backhand let you down again. Must be incredibly frustrating to have your (known) faults relentlessly picked over after every loss.
I have never seen a post competition interview that told me anything I didn't already know/suspect. (Apart from the odd Joe Root conference where he appears to have taken part in an entirely different game of cricket to the one I was observing)
simoid said:
Antony Moxey said:
They could relentlessly pick over my faults all they like with me safe in the knowledge I’m probably earning more than the rest of the room put together. It’s a small consolation as i jet off to my next massive pay cheque.
Yes, money definitely equals happiness... 
There was a time when top flight footballers earnings were on a par with the rest of the world, but now they can earn more in a week than ‘normal’ people can in 20 years. That rise is due largely to sponsorships and the media coverage that goes with it.
If it’s just about playing tennis she could simply play in the park and let people watch her, or even play against her, for free. She certainly doesn’t need the money so why not bow out of the limelight completely if it’s affecting her mental health that badly?
Antony Moxey said:
Gargamel said:
Antony Moxey said:
The two go hand in hand. Elite level athletes expect to be paid handsomely, and those doing the paying expect something in return - no-one at that level of sport can expect to be able to simply turn up, do their thing then go home again afterwards without saying a word to anyone. Tennis, compared to a sport like football or the big US sports, gets a very easy ride from the press, especially at press conferences.
Hmm sort of, I think pre match pressers are fine - mostly. Its the just walked off the court having lost and being asked if your 'weak' backhand let you down again. Must be incredibly frustrating to have your (known) faults relentlessly picked over after every loss.
I have never seen a post competition interview that told me anything I didn't already know/suspect. (Apart from the odd Joe Root conference where he appears to have taken part in an entirely different game of cricket to the one I was observing)
If 2 minutes every other day in front of a camera with some nobhead asking bone questions is the worst part of your job then your job isn't that bad.
ajprice said:
Orders Man v Food type burger challenge meal.
Eats 2 burgers and doesn't touch anything else...
Yay!?!
I hope the wall of shame picture has arrows and flashing lights around it
To be fair that must be pretty impossible to complete.Eats 2 burgers and doesn't touch anything else...
Yay!?!
I hope the wall of shame picture has arrows and flashing lights around it
I'm a big eater and I would struggle to even get close to finishing half of that tray
Antony Moxey said:
The two go hand in hand. Elite level athletes expect to be paid handsomely, and those doing the paying expect something in return - no-one at that level of sport can expect to be able to simply turn up, do their thing then go home again afterwards without saying a word to anyone. Tennis, compared to a sport like football or the big US sports, gets a very easy ride from the press, especially at press conferences.
Indeed... Hence pro cyclists going off in breakaways even on days they know they've no chance of staying away and winning the stage, because it's all good coverage of sponsors' logos on shirts in the inevitable TV coverage.matrignano said:
ajprice said:
Orders Man v Food type burger challenge meal.
Eats 2 burgers and doesn't touch anything else...
Yay!?!
I hope the wall of shame picture has arrows and flashing lights around it
To be fair that must be pretty impossible to complete.Eats 2 burgers and doesn't touch anything else...
Yay!?!
I hope the wall of shame picture has arrows and flashing lights around it
I'm a big eater and I would struggle to even get close to finishing half of that tray
Alex_225 said:
matrignano said:
ajprice said:
Orders Man v Food type burger challenge meal.
Eats 2 burgers and doesn't touch anything else...
Yay!?!
I hope the wall of shame picture has arrows and flashing lights around it
To be fair that must be pretty impossible to complete.Eats 2 burgers and doesn't touch anything else...
Yay!?!
I hope the wall of shame picture has arrows and flashing lights around it
I'm a big eater and I would struggle to even get close to finishing half of that tray
ChocolateFrog said:
Antony Moxey said:
Gargamel said:
Antony Moxey said:
The two go hand in hand. Elite level athletes expect to be paid handsomely, and those doing the paying expect something in return - no-one at that level of sport can expect to be able to simply turn up, do their thing then go home again afterwards without saying a word to anyone. Tennis, compared to a sport like football or the big US sports, gets a very easy ride from the press, especially at press conferences.
Hmm sort of, I think pre match pressers are fine - mostly. Its the just walked off the court having lost and being asked if your 'weak' backhand let you down again. Must be incredibly frustrating to have your (known) faults relentlessly picked over after every loss.
I have never seen a post competition interview that told me anything I didn't already know/suspect. (Apart from the odd Joe Root conference where he appears to have taken part in an entirely different game of cricket to the one I was observing)
If 2 minutes every other day in front of a camera with some nobhead asking bone questions is the worst part of your job then your job isn't that bad.
Matt Cup said:
Alex_225 said:
matrignano said:
ajprice said:
Orders Man v Food type burger challenge meal.
Eats 2 burgers and doesn't touch anything else...
Yay!?!
I hope the wall of shame picture has arrows and flashing lights around it
To be fair that must be pretty impossible to complete.Eats 2 burgers and doesn't touch anything else...
Yay!?!
I hope the wall of shame picture has arrows and flashing lights around it
I'm a big eater and I would struggle to even get close to finishing half of that tray
Incredible how much and how fast he can eat!
matrignano said:
ajprice said:
Orders Man v Food type burger challenge meal.
Eats 2 burgers and doesn't touch anything else...
Yay!?!
I hope the wall of shame picture has arrows and flashing lights around it
To be fair that must be pretty impossible to complete.Eats 2 burgers and doesn't touch anything else...
Yay!?!
I hope the wall of shame picture has arrows and flashing lights around it
I'm a big eater and I would struggle to even get close to finishing half of that tray
on the hull-rotterdam ferry we paid for the evening meal,
mate came back with two half filled plates, odd as he is a big eater,
he went back EIGHT times, so had the equivalent of 9 full meals, half of meal of each thing on offer,
then tried a couple of puddings
he is about 12 stone, must have a worm.
mate came back with two half filled plates, odd as he is a big eater,
he went back EIGHT times, so had the equivalent of 9 full meals, half of meal of each thing on offer,
then tried a couple of puddings
he is about 12 stone, must have a worm.
Rich135 said:
ajprice said:
That is a pathetic attempt! They need to invent a new wall for him that is lower than Shame!!Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff