Televised sports is in the midst of a decade-long ratings slump. What do you think of the steadily dwindling viewership?
“With all the televised sports out there–golf, NASCAR, WNBA basketball, Major League Soccer, pro beach volleyball–my total indif
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 entertainment
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
