Audio: NBC football goes green Plus Cowboys vs Eagles open thread
posted at 8:55 pm on November 4, 2007 by Bryan
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Geez. Football used to be one of the few places on earth you could escape moonbattery and politics in general. But not anymore, at least not on NBC. Noooo. First they had to put Keith Olbermann in their coverage. And now they pull a lame green stunt on their pre-game show by turning off some lights. I wasn’t watching but AJ Rice of the Laura Ingraham Show caught it for us. Click to play.
Mister Irrelevant gives NBC the respect its greenish nonsense deserves.
NBC is totally about to change the world, brosephs. I mean, 20 minutes of having the lights off will completely override the energy spent on their countless HD cameras and whatever machine they’ve invited to keep John Madden semi-functional. ESPN should give this little plan a shot with their MNF Countdown show. It might make Suzy Kolber attractive.
I disagree with that last line. NBC should start by turning MSNBC off and leaving it that way. It’s not like anyone would notice.
By the way, I am watching the game now. With a whole bunch of lights on. W00t! Take that, Costas.
Update: AJ tells me in email that Matt Lauer is going to be on at half-time talking green from the Arctic. Geez. Matt. Lauer. This news prompts me to write an open letter to the NFL. Here it is.
Dear NFL,
Lose NBC. Now.
Thanks–
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Two words Bryan,
Wardrobe Malfunction
Kini on November 4, 2007 at 8:59 PM
Did you hear the soft-racism during the “lights out” period too?
Someone said one of the commentators stole a wallet; and that their dark skin makes it easier or something? Right near the end.
lorien1973 on November 4, 2007 at 9:00 PM
Seriously? That’s your complaint? I thought the one thing I could agree with the people here on was the subject of football. But I come here and see you complaining that a company is advocating energy conservation. Seriously?
Nonfactor on November 4, 2007 at 9:01 PM
That was Olbermann, and the person he said stole his wallet is white.
Nonfactor on November 4, 2007 at 9:01 PM
Conserve electricity. Turn of NBC/MSNBC
petefrt on November 4, 2007 at 9:02 PM
That’s Olbermann yelling that Chris Collinsworthless stole his wallet.
Bryan on November 4, 2007 at 9:02 PM
Well, it’s pretty much impossible to “shut everything off” for a minute and then power it all back up instantly. I think that NBC thinks the general public is stupid.
Take the lower 1/3rd that shows the score and whatnot. The power down sequence is about 30 seconds, and the power up sequence is about 4 minutes. The, there’s studio lights. They don’t do well going from cold to hot. I’m using my absolute moral authority as Tee Vee guy for about 15 years.
Yeah, so I’m calling BS on any live show power down and instant power up in a minute. Power savers are equivalent to cheating.
Krydor on November 4, 2007 at 9:06 PM
Maybe – just maybe – we need to look at producing energy and not conserving. I would suggest hydroelectric power. We could use the hot air from Olbermann to power something (other than his ego).
On-my-soap-box on November 4, 2007 at 9:08 PM
The amount of beer farts alone in that stadium will nullify any other attempts for NBC to be green.
Mindcrime on November 4, 2007 at 9:09 PM
Oops – that would not be hydro poweer (you get my drift though).
*coffee – I need coffee
On-my-soap-box on November 4, 2007 at 9:09 PM
And isn’t there something about how the power plants are still churning out the same amount of electricity even if people are suddenly using less?
Dear husband had to listen to me rant and rave about the amount of electricity used by our tv vs. a whole heck of a lot of light bulbs. Watch tv on your big screen, but turn off two 60 watt bulbs. Lectured by people traveling across the country every week…grumble…whine…
MamaAJ on November 4, 2007 at 9:15 PM
If they gave a damn about green, why are they playing at night?
I am sick of all this green stuff. I have nothing against recycling, it puts some people to work, and if things can be reused why not. I don’t like wasting things.
StuLongIsland on November 4, 2007 at 9:18 PM
So you’re in favor of meaningless gestures that do absolutely nothing for the environment.
Like StuLongIsland said – if NBC truly cared about these issues, they’d cancel Sunday Night Football entirely, because night football takes a lot of energy to maintain.
Slublog on November 4, 2007 at 9:25 PM
Or they’d shut off MSNBC. Talk about a waste of energy.
Bryan on November 4, 2007 at 9:26 PM
For this reason, among many, the only way I watch football anymore is with the sound off. Tis a much more pleasant experience.
rockdalian on November 4, 2007 at 9:27 PM
Nonfactor i think BP’s point here is the reek of self-importance and sanctimony espoused by NBC in this instance.
this is an idiotic stunt that will not save one kilowatt. but NBC now gets to say they are the “network that cares about the environment” all the while spending gabillions of watts of power bringing us or precious and beloved SNF.
i would be a lot more appreciative of the effort if they actually did something to actually save energy. this is nothing more than p.r. stunt posery.
i give them Zero credit for it, because nothing of substance will come from it.
Mike D. on November 4, 2007 at 9:30 PM
By the way, consider this post an open thread on the game.
Bryan on November 4, 2007 at 9:31 PM
I just wonder how much energy it has taken to send Lauer to the Artic, Al Roker to the equator and Ann Curry to Antartica?
They have probably just bought some carbon credits for the Goracle.
d1carter on November 4, 2007 at 9:34 PM
I wonder? ummmmm how many kwh do they use in that statium???? ummm I wonder how many kwh are are in the studio they turned off????? Maybe .0014% or maybe less??
So, what?
allrsn on November 4, 2007 at 9:34 PM
In that case,
Go Eagles!
DCA on November 4, 2007 at 9:35 PM
Excellent. In that case…ROMO!!! SLOW DOWN!
If it hadn’t been for that interception…
Slublog on November 4, 2007 at 9:36 PM
Marion Barber III!!!! Wooooooooo00000000t!
Bryan on November 4, 2007 at 9:36 PM
Ah crap, another Dallas TD. Posted too soon.
DCA on November 4, 2007 at 9:36 PM
d1carter on November 4, 2007 at 9:34 PM
lol yes that is how al re-distributs wealth.
allrsn on November 4, 2007 at 9:37 PM
What, liberals are dedicated to ruining everything else that’s good about America, and you thought football would be safe? Just you wait until the moonbattery really focuses on it–imagine them whining about how it teaches that violence solves problems, and how having a winner and a loser is bad for self-esteem. That’s the same crap they’ve been ruining kid sports with for years, and it’s only a matter of time before it works its way up to the majors.
And having Olberdouche on was bad enough, but girly-man Matt F’n Lauer at halftime? Yeesh.
ReubenJCogburn on November 4, 2007 at 9:39 PM
On the commercials in between series, I saw that Al Gore is going to be on one of the Thursday night evening shows.
DCA on November 4, 2007 at 9:40 PM
Matt Lauer in Antartica?
Perfect time to get a glass of wine.
Thanks for the break, Matt!
Slublog on November 4, 2007 at 9:41 PM
That actually looked pretty funny. I have faith in Tina Fey.
Slublog on November 4, 2007 at 9:41 PM
Green is the new stupid.
infidel4life on November 4, 2007 at 9:45 PM
Yeah, the clip where all says something to the effect of, “I have to go save a whale.” was pretty good.
DCA on November 4, 2007 at 9:46 PM
me and my fat fingers, fixed.
DCA on November 4, 2007 at 9:47 PM
How about them Saints, Jags aren’t so tough.
Oh you said open thread on Eagles?
abinitioadinfinitum on November 4, 2007 at 9:48 PM
Is it just me or does the NBC peacock look a little less proud and sickly tonight?
F15Mech on November 4, 2007 at 9:48 PM
How much freakin light are they dousing Lauer with IN THE ARCTIC?
Bryan on November 4, 2007 at 9:48 PM
It’s to bad those aren’t wild wolves behind Matt Laurer.
abinitioadinfinitum on November 4, 2007 at 9:50 PM
best mind in climate change is Al Gore? We are doomed. :/
lorien1973 on November 4, 2007 at 9:50 PM
Jebus. What a insignificant, meaningless measure.
From the religion that has become “green.”
It makes me sick.
Corky on November 4, 2007 at 9:50 PM
Lauer just called Gore “one of the best minds” on global warming. Didn’t Gore get Ds in science? I’ve been saying this a lot tonight, but geez.
Bryan on November 4, 2007 at 9:51 PM
So retarded. Unbelievably retarded.
Its Tommy on November 4, 2007 at 9:52 PM
NBC blows.
Matt Lauer sucks.
And that’s all I have to say about that.
fogw on November 4, 2007 at 9:52 PM
I think that interview just shows how un-serious their coverage will be. wonder if the all the factual inaccuracies in his movie will be discussed.
odds of that happening?
lorien1973 on November 4, 2007 at 9:52 PM
F15Mech on November 4, 2007 at 9:48 PM
Yep, this stunt has put the peacock in a …”bad light”. Oh, I shouldn’t have but I couldn’t stop myself.
d1carter on November 4, 2007 at 9:52 PM
Excellent post, Bryan… another hit for you. Love your prose, and you always make sense.
P.S. Olby accused someone of stealing his wallet? If they find his wallet, please check the thief to see if they have his character and talent, as well, because both are obviously missing.
MsUnderestimated on November 4, 2007 at 9:54 PM
Does Rush still do his liberal football picks of the week?
This pick is a no brainer on who NBC wants to win
F15Mech on November 4, 2007 at 9:55 PM
But he does have a Grammy, Emmy and Nobel, that counts for something, right?/s
abinitioadinfinitum on November 4, 2007 at 9:56 PM
I had to turn the tv off, I couldn’t’ take this green phoniness anymore. Isn’t this what liberals do, the symbol feel good thing. Surprising anyone isn’t getting naked in Antarctica to be cold for Global Warming. The dimming of the lights in the studio is how they want us to live, dim our lives, drive tiny cars, use fluorescent bulbs by decree, and maybe ride mopeds instead of taking the trains. Globally depressing they are.
Did John Madden take his bus too ?
Someone else needs to do another project “Global Enlightenment”. Enjoy the planet and what g-d gave us the use. Celebrate how things really work. Maybe we need to do a video driving the perimeters of the USA in an American made SUV. Celebrating American Mechanical Achievement and proud American enterprineuriship.
StuLongIsland on November 4, 2007 at 9:58 PM
At least the are laughing about it in the studio.
F15Mech on November 4, 2007 at 9:59 PM
I hate the Eagles with all my soul, and I hate the Cowboys with all my soul…who am I supposed to cheer for?!? *head explodes*
/Giants fan
Yossarian on November 4, 2007 at 9:59 PM
Nice play.
This Romo kid might be alright.
Slublog on November 4, 2007 at 9:59 PM
This seeping of wackiness into the mainstream of Americanism is actually good — it brings their inanity right to the forefront. Only a fool would not laugh at them.
ShoreMark on November 4, 2007 at 9:59 PM
Bryan – Not only are they doing it tonight, this is going to kick-off some weeklong “Green is Universal” crap where Matt Lauer brags about how they are braving the treacherous weather “at the ends of the earth” to bring this absolutely important stuff to the masses.
Note to the NFL: Yank NFL games from NBC. This is absolutely ridiculous. It is bad enough that ESPN destroyed Monday Night Football by jabbering in the press box about everything EXCEPT the damn game and having thousands of celebrity ‘guests’ come chip in to the annoying commentary. And now they are effing up Sunday Night Football.
Sports are supposed to be an ESCAPE from politics and all this other crap. As you said, first Olbermann and now this. They are simply using their platform of having Sunday Night Football to push their crappy leftist politics.
Michael in MI on November 4, 2007 at 9:59 PM
All that hate’s gonna burn you up, kid.
Slublog on November 4, 2007 at 10:00 PM
I can see the day when NASCAR goes electric.
EnochCain on November 4, 2007 at 10:00 PM
Obi
Bawhahahah
abinitioadinfinitum on November 4, 2007 at 10:01 PM
I’m a nice person, really…
Yossarian on November 4, 2007 at 10:02 PM
They looked really stupid with their candles going on the set, and all the while the reader board is running constantly. Morons.
StephC on November 4, 2007 at 10:02 PM
Few less talking heads would probably help the case of Global Warming also.
EnochCain on November 4, 2007 at 10:03 PM
Heh. That’s what I figured, but I just couldn’t turn down an opportunity to quote the
cheesiestbest cold war movie ever made.Slublog on November 4, 2007 at 10:03 PM
Cool. Pass the popcorn.
Bryan on November 4, 2007 at 10:03 PM
Heck, speaking of NASCAR, nothing against the gentleman who sits indoors at a desk on ABC but doesn’t he look like Obamma? Then there is some chick that is there too, right? I haven’t watched in a while. None of them seem like race fans to me. Guess they need to diversify the broadcast.
StuLongIsland on November 4, 2007 at 10:03 PM
WOLVERINES!!!!
EnochCain on November 4, 2007 at 10:04 PM
Can you imagine the “carbon footprint” for transporting every piece of equipment and personnel that it takes to do a remote broadcast in the Arctic? Oh yeah, they’re really green at NBC. Just a bunch of posers, but liberals are dumb enough to believe that crap or they wouldn’t be liberals.
ReubenJCogburn on November 4, 2007 at 10:04 PM
Will I have a post about this tomorrow, with video of the vidiots in candlelight while Matt Lauer is bathed by gazillion candle-power Lowells?
Yeah.
Bryan on November 4, 2007 at 10:06 PM
EnochCain
Thanks I had a case of CRS, yes that is a cool movie
abinitioadinfinitum on November 4, 2007 at 10:07 PM
Heh. Awesome. If only we could tap liberal hypocrisy for a power source.
ReubenJCogburn on November 4, 2007 at 10:09 PM
Why is NBC doing all this crap? Olberdouche and the “green” stuff.
Don’t they know liberals hate sports, I mean besides soccer, but thats only because its a foreign sport.
Sammy316 on November 4, 2007 at 10:10 PM
Oh but they are “raising the sheeples awareness” (or some other BS) so it evens out in the end.
F15Mech on November 4, 2007 at 10:10 PM
HYPOCRITES.
Green is the new red.
James on November 4, 2007 at 10:12 PM
Well those lights ain’t powering themselves.
Bryan on November 4, 2007 at 10:12 PM
Did you just see that Penn stadium shot? A whole stadium lit up for like 20 people in the stands. maybe nbc should call them and tell them to turn the power off too :/
lorien1973 on November 4, 2007 at 10:14 PM
Follow the money. I wonder how much General Electric has invested in this green stuff. I bet they have new products on the horizon and wishing for this green stuff so we suckers will all buy them.
StuLongIsland on November 4, 2007 at 10:17 PM
Eagles #77 ought to get the boot.
Bryan on November 4, 2007 at 10:18 PM
Yep
F15Mech on November 4, 2007 at 10:19 PM
If NBC and NFL are all green now, call the game now. It’s obviously over. Think of all the money saved with TV sets being turned off across the country.
James on November 4, 2007 at 10:19 PM
No kidding. If the coach is indecent enough to put him back in the game, Dallas should protest.
Slublog on November 4, 2007 at 10:19 PM
sub energy for money. brain is on summer times still.
James on November 4, 2007 at 10:20 PM
35-10. Woooooooot!!!
Bryan on November 4, 2007 at 10:20 PM
What was weird was that the flag didn’t even get thrown until late. Derrick Brooks has gotten 15 yarders for less hits than that. That is definitely an ejection.
lorien1973 on November 4, 2007 at 10:21 PM
Since this is an open thread…
And people complain that the Pats run up the score :/
F15Mech on November 4, 2007 at 10:22 PM
I think that Iggles fan shown going to this last break was crying. hehehe
Kowboy on November 4, 2007 at 10:24 PM
Cruel.
But yeah, I chuckled.
Slublog on November 4, 2007 at 10:25 PM
It’s the middle of the 3rd. what is dallas supposed to do? Punt on 1st down?
I hate dallas, but eagles need to show a little pride right now.
lorien1973 on November 4, 2007 at 10:26 PM
Come to the dark side. It’s fun here. :)
Kowboy on November 4, 2007 at 10:28 PM
I really want to hear John Madden talk about Andy Reid for 10 more minutes.
Nonfactor on November 4, 2007 at 10:28 PM
As we learned in the headlines, Dallas is the mecca of trutherism. I think I’ll stick with my Bucs :P
lorien1973 on November 4, 2007 at 10:30 PM
Anyone doing a yeahbut drinking game?
James on November 4, 2007 at 10:31 PM
And die of alcohol poisoning? No thanks. :-D
Slublog on November 4, 2007 at 10:32 PM
lol.
I flipped to NBC in the middle of this. Costas was sitting there with candles lit and I thought it was yet another candlelight vigil for New Orleans. Then I remembered the Saints already played today, so I figured they had lost power at NBC studios. Then they went to Matt Lauer in the Artic Circle and I thought “well they must have power because they have a satellite connection.” Then Matt Lauer started with his global warming BS and the game was up.
I lol’d at him and changed the channel.
bigbeas on November 4, 2007 at 10:32 PM
I think you mis-understood me.
Eagle player makes a late/dangerous hit (ejection worthy IMO) and no one will hear about it.
Tomorrow…the complaints will be somehow the Pats robbed the Colts. Nothing will be said about that hit.
F15Mech on November 4, 2007 at 10:34 PM
I think the grassy knoll has some sort of hypnotic effect on people.
Kowboy on November 4, 2007 at 10:35 PM
Nah, they didn’t steal the game. Manning fumbled it away just like Wilson did against LSU Saturday.
Kowboy on November 4, 2007 at 10:37 PM
Depends on how much you smoke.
abinitioadinfinitum on November 4, 2007 at 10:38 PM
Dude. Lost the helmet and still ran it.
Awesome.
Slublog on November 4, 2007 at 10:39 PM
Witten just made the All-Madden team.
Bryan on November 4, 2007 at 10:39 PM
romo aspires to be a ref apparently
James on November 4, 2007 at 10:40 PM
You beat me to it.
Kowboy on November 4, 2007 at 10:41 PM
Back in the game?
Double awesome.
Slublog on November 4, 2007 at 10:41 PM
University of Tennessee. No quit in SEC players.
Kowboy on November 4, 2007 at 10:42 PM
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