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Olympics TV ratings plummet by 49% compared to 2016
« on: August 08, 2021, 03:11:35 pm »
Not surprising, but... oof.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9873415/Olympics-TV-ratings-plummet-49-compared-2016-games-amid-woke-protests-pandemic-lockdowns.html

by Natasha Anderson
August 8, 2021

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There has been a significant decline in Olympic viewership this year compared to previous games
NBC has seen 'underwhelming ratings' for the Tokyo Olympics, likely fueled by backlash from athletes protesting the American flag and national anthem
14.7 million viewers tuned into the Tokyo games during primetime on July 26, a decrease of 49 percent and 53 percent in 2016 and 2012 respectively
The opening ceremonies also saw the lowest viewership since 1988

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Re: Olympics TV ratings plummet by 49% compared to 2016
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2021, 03:15:28 pm »
I'm sure it will be blamed on the time difference between the US and the land of the rising sun.
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Re: Olympics TV ratings plummet by 49% compared to 2016
« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2021, 03:22:08 pm »
Quote from: Wingnut on August 08, 2021, 03:15:28 pm
I'm sure it will be blamed on the time difference between the US and the land of the rising sun.

Probably taking place at a house someplace in New Orleans.
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Re: Olympics TV ratings plummet by 49% compared to 2016
« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2021, 03:33:31 pm »
Quote from: libertybele on August 08, 2021, 03:22:08 pm
Probably taking place at a house someplace in New Orleans.

That's for the "Birds"
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Re: Olympics TV ratings plummet by 49% compared to 2016
« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2021, 03:37:00 pm »
Quote from: Wingnut on August 08, 2021, 03:33:31 pm
That's for the "Birds"

I think it's more for the "Animals".  I only know that because  My mother was a tailor and she sewed my new blue jeans and my father was a gambling man down in New Orleans.

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Re: Olympics TV ratings plummet by 49% compared to 2016
« Reply #5 on: August 08, 2021, 04:05:03 pm »
Quote from: libertybele on August 08, 2021, 03:37:00 pm
I think it's more for the "Animals".  I only know that because  My mother was a tailor and she sewed my new blue jeans and my father was a gambling man down in New Orleans.
My bad!
You are correct. Eric Burden!
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Re: Olympics TV ratings plummet by 49% compared to 2016
« Reply #6 on: August 08, 2021, 04:32:53 pm »
My apologies @jmyrlefuller I didn't mean to derail your thread.  Moving my thoughts to Music thread.
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Re: Olympics TV ratings plummet by 49% compared to 2016
« Reply #7 on: August 08, 2021, 04:43:23 pm »
I haven't watched the Olympics only clips ...  mostly of those Olympians honoring the American flag with pride.
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