Olympics TV ratings plummet by 49% compared to 2016

[jmyrlefuller]

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

Topline summary:

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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[Wingnut]

I'm sure it will be blamed on the time difference between the US and the land of the rising sun.

[libertybele]

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.

[Wingnut]

Probably taking place at a house someplace in New Orleans.

That's for the "Birds"

[libertybele]

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.

[Wingnut]

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!

[libertybele]

My apologies @jmyrlefuller I didn't mean to derail your thread.  Moving my thoughts to Music thread.

[libertybele]

I haven't watched the Olympics only clips ...  mostly of those Olympians honoring the American flag with pride.