how stupid is nbc

[Byebyemermaid]

Originally Posted by golfer

That was a helluva game, wasn't it Mermaid? I don't think I've seen a poorer officiated game in a long time (of course, haven't really had any reason to watch playoff hockey in 10 years). and I know this doesn't really belong here:

Yes Golfer it was a great game.The only thing that would've made it better is if i still had my seats in section 311.

[fpsoxfan]

Oh Darn.....I'm sorry I missed it. Yes...Barabaro was a great horse. But like I said the day after the Preakness.....He's a horse. Do you know how many HUMAN BEINGS have died in Iraq since he snapped his leg? MANY! Look, it's sad and he put on a brave fight. So did my cat through his ear infection. Like BArbaro..he's an animal. So...let's just put things in perspective here. Father of two picked off by a roadside bomb or a horse that took a bad step.

[videogirl10]

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

Oh Darn.....I'm sorry I missed it. Yes...Barabaro was a great horse. But like I said the day after the Preakness.....He's a horse. Do you know how many HUMAN BEINGS have died in Iraq since he snapped his leg? MANY! Look, it's sad and he put on a brave fight. So did my cat through his ear infection. Like BArbaro..he's an animal. So...let's just put things in perspective here. Father of two picked off by a roadside bomb or a horse that took a bad step.

ok, if the documentary is something that you think was dumb, don't watch it. i understand the whole soldiers in iraq argument, but at the same time, i can still be sentimental towards a horse that broke down. and when there is anything about horse racing on, i want to watch it. if i want to find out about soldiers in iraq, i can go on the internet, look on one of the 24 hour news channels, or go to work.

[King Glorious]

It's really very simple. If the ratings for horse racing were higher than hockey, horse racing would be on more than hockey. The network execs don't care which sport is which. It's about the bottom line. Period. Whichever one gets the most people to watch, whichever they can charge advertisers more on, that's what will be on. Simple.

[videogirl10]

yes, i totally understand that. but where they messed up was putting it in that slot. they can choose to put it wherever they want too and they chose after a sport that has a tendency to go over its alloted time.

[pdrift1]

Originally Posted by videogirl10

yes, i totally understand that. but where they messed up was putting it in that slot. they can choose to put it wherever they want too and they chose after a sport that has a tendency to go over its alloted time.

exactly videogirl, its the time slot that makes you want to pull your hair out!! its like how stupid is programming

[Sightseek]

Originally Posted by King Glorious

It's really very simple. If the ratings for horse racing were higher than hockey, horse racing would be on more than hockey. The network execs don't care which sport is which. It's about the bottom line. Period. Whichever one gets the most people to watch, whichever they can charge advertisers more on, that's what will be on. Simple.

There is hope that the program on Saturday will start on time...they've line up the celebrities and you know how some people can not get enough of those lame access hollywood shows

http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=38690

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Sightseek

There is hope that the program on Saturday will start on time...they've line up the celebrities and you know how some people can not get enough of those lame access hollywood shows

http://tcm.bloodhorse.com/viewstory.asp?id=38690

That is really sad.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

That is really sad.

maybe heather locklear will be on talking about the new 2yo she purchased. That would be kinda cool. Celeb's have a chance to bring in new fans. Kinda like scientology.

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by videogirl10

ok, if the documentary is something that you think was dumb, don't watch it. i understand the whole soldiers in iraq argument, but at the same time, i can still be sentimental towards a horse that broke down. and when there is anything about horse racing on, i want to watch it. if i want to find out about soldiers in iraq, i can go on the internet, look on one of the 24 hour news channels, or go to work.

Did I say it was dumb??? Was the word dumb even mentioned??

[estreetposse]

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

Oh Darn.....I'm sorry I missed it. Yes...Barabaro was a great horse. But like I said the day after the Preakness.....He's a horse. Do you know how many HUMAN BEINGS have died in Iraq since he snapped his leg? MANY! Look, it's sad and he put on a brave fight. So did my cat through his ear infection. Like BArbaro..he's an animal. So...let's just put things in perspective here. Father of two picked off by a roadside bomb or a horse that took a bad step.

WOW!!! Martini's anyone???

[sundaysilenceforever]

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

Oh Darn.....I'm sorry I missed it. Yes...Barabaro was a great horse. But like I said the day after the Preakness.....He's a horse. Do you know how many HUMAN BEINGS have died in Iraq since he snapped his leg? MANY! Look, it's sad and he put on a brave fight. So did my cat through his ear infection. Like BArbaro..he's an animal. So...let's just put things in perspective here. Father of two picked off by a roadside bomb or a horse that took a bad step.

Wow. I dont think anyone here would compare the 2 and say that the brave soldiers that have died at war take a back seat to what happened to Barbaro.
I have had many horses that have broke down in races over the past 35 years, and it is heart-wrenching, and NOT the same thing as a cat with an ear infection. And on the other end of the scale, not the same thing as a father of 2 dying in the war. But that doesnt mean we can't be sentimental about Barbaro, and want to see the documentary. It doesnt mean that we cant appreciate the many good things that have come from his tragedy.
Sad that your heart is that cold...especially using the graphic term of "snapping his leg" in such an offhand manner. And on a horse racing forum, no less. Which IS where we are right now. If the documentary matters so little to you, then why take the time to even log onto the forum and click the link about NBC?

[Mortimer]

I wonder what one would get if mixing VideoGirl with The Printheth?



Now that I would watch.

Puckey..Barbaro Doc.I'd skip both for a nice quiet bowl of split pea soup any day.


NabbyDabby won't be happy to hear this...but I doubt she will.

[Mortimer]

goo-foo!

[Scurlogue Champ]

Originally Posted by mortimerdexterfoxworthy

goo-foo!

ditto

[SilverRP]

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

Oh Darn.....I'm sorry I missed it. Yes...Barabaro was a great horse. But like I said the day after the Preakness.....He's a horse. Do you know how many HUMAN BEINGS have died in Iraq since he snapped his leg? MANY! Look, it's sad and he put on a brave fight. So did my cat through his ear infection. Like BArbaro..he's an animal. So...let's just put things in perspective here. Father of two picked off by a roadside bomb or a horse that took a bad step.

Seriously, this is one of the dumbest arguements ever. Couldn't anyone say the same thing about all sporting events, fpsoxfan? I mean, how dare people attend MLB games. How dare people watch the NBA playoffs, how dare people care about their sport? How dare you have enough energy to type on a computer. Afterall, there are men and women being killed in Iraq right now.

No one ever made the stupid comparison but you. Not only that, your "snapped his leg" comment shows exactly how cold you are. Why exactly did you respond? Shouldn't you be watching the war updates on CNN?

[fpsoxfan]

Well, I'm sorry I've touched such a nerve with you folks. But too bad. Listen, Barbaro was a special horse. yes I know this is a horse racing forum and I certainly don't blame anyone for being upset about the lack of a telecast by NBC today, but c'mon folks...get a grip. There was no one more upset than myself about Go for Wand when he did a forward roll and came up with his leg dangling. It's the ugly side of our sport. But, the first thing I'm worried about in any of these situations is the HUMAN BEING riding the ANIMAL in this situation. YOU CAN'T COMPARE THE TWO....................................HELLO?????? ????????

[sundaysilenceforever]

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

There was no one more upset than myself about Go for Wand when he did a forward roll and came up with his leg dangling.

Nice. What a classy comment. And Go For Wand was a she, not a he.

[fpsoxfan]

Sorry for the gender mess up. I realized it soon after I submitted it there. Don't talk to me about class there expert. Maybe an honest opinion is more than you can handle.

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by DaHoss9698

Let me attempt to be the voice of reason (scary I know) here. You might be better off just leaving this one alone. Your opinion was heard and others have theirs. Your comparison was weak, very weak and at this point you are sort of just spinning your wheels. I can respect the fact that you are being honest but sometimes it's just better to leave it alone, especially when it comes to a dead horse that was beloved.

I have a ton of respect for you...and agree...it was most likely the wrong time and place...So I'll leave it at that.