TV Sports' Ratings Slide
Televised sports is in the midst of a decade-long ratings slump. What do you think of the steadily dwindling viewership?
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With all the televised sports out there–golf, NASCAR, WNBA basketball, Major League Soccer, pro beach volleyball–my total indi
Dan Wiggins
Bank Teller -
Maybe someone should invent a new game to reignite interest. A game where you eat snack cakes while throwing water balloons.
Ted Bevacqua
Custodian -
It seems odd that viewership is down, given all the slightly charismatic pro athletes out there.
Stephanie Nettles
Psychologist -
This is hardly surprising. That album came out nearly 20 years ago, and 'I Want A New Drug' was the only good song on it.
Dana Gossage
Homemaker -
I blame the networks. Their interstitial CGI graphics and exploding-helmet sound effects just don't pack the same entertainmen
Fred McReynolds
Systems Analyst -
I guess I lost interest in televised sports when I realized you didn't need to watch it to hang out in Hooters.
Carl Whitson
Drill-Press Operator
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