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Unlike JordyHe might not like her, but for the viewer she is very easy on the eyes.
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Unlike JordyHe might not like her, but for the viewer she is very easy on the eyes.
Gotta confess that this particular version of the show was, on the whole, somewhat boring to me. That's because I sensed that Geno was actually bored. Maybe he was tired. Maybe he's answered all these questions so many times before. Maybe, with the Olympics last summer, he hasn't really had an extended break from basketball for nearly 2 years. Maybe he's overly stressed from this overperforming year. But he's an excellent actor and so shines for the camera. I just thought he was wearing a mask. I also don't think he likes this "talking head" (who doesn't seem to ask questions beyond what her producer has fed her) nearly as much as he liked the last one (who I thought was not only really charming but also intelligent and understands WCBB).
Of course, I have no issues with your respect for her. Each to his/her own. but why can't it be easy? I haven't heard her ask a difficult or unexpected question yet. There's a young, pretty woman assigned as sideline reporter or the like to nearly every sport these days. They are blatantly used to attract male viewers. If they're good, like Suzy Kolber--who is great and has been bumped to the booth--I have no problems. But so many of them don't say anything beyond a couple of pre-scripted lines. No different than a lot of the dumb male jocks in the booths. The difference is that at least the dumb male jocks actually played the game.Wow. I think Justine does an amazing job. It can't be easy and I couldn't have more respect for her.
How many years of television experience do both Rebecca and Kara Lawson have? It will be a good while before it is fair to compare Justine to either of them.Of course, I have no issues with your respect for her. Each to his/her own. but why can't it be easy? I haven't heard her ask a difficult or unexpected question yet. There's a young, pretty woman assigned as sideline reporter or the like to nearly every sport these days. They are blatantly used to attract male viewers. If they're good, like Suzy Kolber--who is great and has been bumped to the booth--I have no problems. But so many of them don't say anything beyond a couple of pre-scripted lines. No different than a lot of the dumb male jocks in the booths. The difference is that at least the dumb male jocks actually played the game.
Contrast Justine with Rebecca and Kara Lawson and you see a universe of difference. Not even close, and not even fair.
interesting point. In fairness to her, I don't think she'll get the chance, because her work is closely scripted, and Kara Lawson and Rebecca are analysts who are valued for their acuity. I agree that Wolters isn't very good. She's the equivalent of a former male jock. but she still occasionally offers insight.How many years of television experience do both Rebecca and Kara Lawson have? It will be a good while before it is fair to compare Justine to either of them.
Meanwhile, I would take Justine over Kara Wolters as a basketball TV journalist any day, despite the experience gap between them.
Of course, I have no issues with your respect for her. Each to his/her own. but why can't it be easy? I haven't heard her ask a difficult or unexpected question yet. There's a young, pretty woman assigned as sideline reporter or the like to nearly every sport these days. They are blatantly used to attract male viewers. If they're good, like Suzy Kolber--who is great and has been bumped to the booth--I have no problems. But so many of them don't say anything beyond a couple of pre-scripted lines. No different than a lot of the dumb male jocks in the booths. The difference is that at least the dumb male jocks actually played the game.
Contrast Justine with Rebecca and Kara Lawson and you see a universe of difference. Not even close, and not even fair, IMO. And a bad signal to the young girls who see WCBB as a way of being valued for what they do rather than what they look like.
Sorry for the rant. We each have our own feelings about this. Not an easy subject, I know.
At the beginning of the season I was really put off by Justine's game time sideline work. Particularly in comparison with Kerith. But I honestly think she has improved considerably and is much more confident and on point.Of course, I have no issues with your respect for her. Each to his/her own. but why can't it be easy? I haven't heard her ask a difficult or unexpected question yet. There's a young, pretty woman assigned as sideline reporter or the like to nearly every sport these days. They are blatantly used to attract male viewers. If they're good, like Suzy Kolber--who is great and has been bumped to the booth--I have no problems. But so many of them don't say anything beyond a couple of pre-scripted lines. No different than a lot of the dumb male jocks in the booths. The difference is that at least the dumb male jocks actually played the game.
Contrast Justine with Rebecca and Kara Lawson and you see a universe of difference. Not even close, and not even fair, IMO. And a bad signal to the young girls who see WCBB as a way of being valued for what they do rather than what they look like.
Sorry for the rant. We each have our own feelings about this. Not an easy subject, I know.