Re:Women’s Gymnastics Deserves Better TV Coverage
by exclusiv on Wednesday August 10, 2016 @01:48PM
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I have a theory on the popularity of certain sports, and I think it could come down to whether the sport is clear on how performances are ranked.
Basically if it requires judges it will be limited in its mass market appeal.
Sports that require judges:
- Aren't going to appeal as much to men as a whole. Men like clear rules and clear outcomes. Boxing is probably the only popular sport that's often not clear - but it has knockouts and TKOs which help clarify.
- Will have a lot of off-putting or repetitive banter because you have to explain how the judges rate things that aren't obvious and sometimes make no sense. The judges and commentators can come across as snooty & pretentious too.
- Often leave a bad taste in your mouth if your perception of the winner is different.
Basically if it requires judges it will be limited in its mass market appeal.
Sports that require judges:
- Aren't going to appeal as much to men as a whole. Men like clear rules and clear outcomes. Boxing is probably the only popular sport that's often not clear - but it has knockouts and TKOs which help clarify.
- Will have a lot of off-putting or repetitive banter because you have to explain how the judges rate things that aren't obvious and sometimes make no sense. The judges and commentators can come across as snooty & pretentious too.
- Often leave a bad taste in your mouth if your perception of the winner is different.