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Post by Prometheus on May 31, 2021 1:51:33 GMT
Osaka recently stated that she would not be giving interviews during the French Open because having to answer the same old questions and listen to negativity from the press affects her "mental health" and that of other athletes.
I get where she's coming from. Hearing all that negativity... all that doubt... can cause some people to start doubting themselves and might negatively affect their performance.
It might also cause them to "dig deep" and go out there and give 120% rather than the proverbial 110. ![[giveup]](//storage.proboards.com/7182076/images/FSYefibmKqtatIXMgHZg.gif)
To each his own, I supposed, but ever since she made her statement she's been hit with fines and threatened with disqualification. It seems to me that these fines and threats would would be more deleterious to my "mental health" than answering a few dumb questions at a press conference.
Also, what about her sponsors? I'm guessing that Nike pays her a lot of money to wear their gear... not just on the court but whenever she's in the public eye. That includes press conferences and I'll bet that there are actuaries at Nike who know exactly how much money is wasted when a sponsored athlete doesn't make public appearances. I wonder if they're getting a little upset and having some hard conversations with Osaka's handlers.
"But, because of this, she's in the news and the accompanying pics all show her wearing Nike. That's got to make up for the missed pressers, right?"
I guess that depends on if Nike feels that their brand will be associated with a "crybaby" or a "strong, independent woman who brings important issues to light," and the latter all depends on how much they are willing to spend on the spin.
In the end, Osaka has to accept the downsides of being world-famous or just be infamous among the fans of her particular sport. Nike might pay some money to get more tennis fans to buy their products but they probably pay a lot more to get their name in front of fans of other sports.
One last thing, before I forget: when her notoriety diminishes to the point of only being known among small and specific fandom, she's going to lose her pulpit for all those social issues she cares so much about. I wonder how those issues affect her "mental health"....
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Post by ant-mac on May 31, 2021 2:09:14 GMT
Osaka recently stated that she would not be giving interviews during the French Open because having to answer the same old questions and listen to negativity from the press affects her "mental health" and that of other athletes.
I get where she's coming from. Hearing all that negativity... all that doubt... can cause some people to start doubting themselves and might negatively affect their performance.
It might also cause them to "dig deep" and go out there and give 120% rather than the proverbial 110.
To each his own, I supposed, but ever since she made her statement she's been hit with fines and threatened with disqualification. It seems to me that these fines and threats would would be more deleterious to my "mental health" than answering a few dumb questions at a press conference.
Also, what about her sponsors? I'm guessing that Nike pays her a lot of money to wear their gear... not just on the court but whenever she's in the public eye. That includes press conferences and I'll bet that there are actuaries at Nike who know exactly how much money is wasted when a sponsored athlete doesn't make public appearances. I wonder if they're getting a little upset and having some hard conversations with Osaka's handlers.
"But, because of this, she's in the news and the accompanying pics all show her wearing Nike. That's got to make up for the missed pressers, right?"
I guess that depends on if Nike feels that their brand will be associated with a "crybaby" or a "strong, independent woman who brings important issues to light," and the latter all depends on how much they are willing to spend on the spin.
In the end, Osaka has to accept the downsides of being world-famous or just be infamous among the fans of her particular sport. Nike might pay some money to get more tennis fans to buy their products but they probably pay a lot more to get their name in front of fans of other sports.
One last thing, before I forget: when her notoriety diminishes to the point of only being known among small and specific fandom, she's going to lose her pulpit for all those social issues she cares so much about. I wonder how those issues affect her "mental health"....
Tennis bores the piss out of me, but if someone's there to play, then that should be their primary focus. All the rest of it is bullshit and an unnecessary distraction. She's there to play tennis, not give media interviews, so fuck 'em. PS - I also have no idea who this person is... I've literally only discovered her existence within the last 5 to 10 minutes. |
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Post by Prometheus on May 31, 2021 2:42:08 GMT
Osaka recently stated that she would not be giving interviews during the French Open because having to answer the same old questions and listen to negativity from the press affects her "mental health" and that of other athletes.
I get where she's coming from. Hearing all that negativity... all that doubt... can cause some people to start doubting themselves and might negatively affect their performance.
It might also cause them to "dig deep" and go out there and give 120% rather than the proverbial 110.
To each his own, I supposed, but ever since she made her statement she's been hit with fines and threatened with disqualification. It seems to me that these fines and threats would would be more deleterious to my "mental health" than answering a few dumb questions at a press conference.
Also, what about her sponsors? I'm guessing that Nike pays her a lot of money to wear their gear... not just on the court but whenever she's in the public eye. That includes press conferences and I'll bet that there are actuaries at Nike who know exactly how much money is wasted when a sponsored athlete doesn't make public appearances. I wonder if they're getting a little upset and having some hard conversations with Osaka's handlers.
"But, because of this, she's in the news and the accompanying pics all show her wearing Nike. That's got to make up for the missed pressers, right?"
I guess that depends on if Nike feels that their brand will be associated with a "crybaby" or a "strong, independent woman who brings important issues to light," and the latter all depends on how much they are willing to spend on the spin.
In the end, Osaka has to accept the downsides of being world-famous or just be infamous among the fans of her particular sport. Nike might pay some money to get more tennis fans to buy their products but they probably pay a lot more to get their name in front of fans of other sports.
One last thing, before I forget: when her notoriety diminishes to the point of only being known among small and specific fandom, she's going to lose her pulpit for all those social issues she cares so much about. I wonder how those issues affect her "mental health"....
Tennis bores the piss out of me, but if someone's there to play, then that should be their primary focus. All the rest of it is bullshit and an unnecessary distraction. She's there to play tennis, not give media interviews, so fuck 'em. PS - I also have no idea who this person is... I've literally only discovered her existence within the last 5 to 10 minutes. But the tournament relies on advertising and sponsorship in order to exist (and pay out nearly $3 million to the winner) and getting those dollars means doing fan and media service, which is why players sign contracts that say they'll do the pressers.
If you don't want to do the interviews, you can opt to not play in the tournament. That means you have to walk away from the prize money and your sponsors will probably walk away from you. But that's OK because you just play for the love of the sport, right?
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Post by ant-mac on May 31, 2021 3:07:58 GMT
Tennis bores the piss out of me, but if someone's there to play, then that should be their primary focus. All the rest of it is bullshit and an unnecessary distraction. She's there to play tennis, not give media interviews, so fuck 'em. PS - I also have no idea who this person is... I've literally only discovered her existence within the last 5 to 10 minutes. But the tournament relies on advertising and sponsorship in order to exist (and pay out nearly $3 million to the winner) and getting those dollars means doing fan and media service, which is why players sign contracts that say they'll do the pressers.
If you don't want to do the interviews, you can opt to not play in the tournament. That means you have to walk away from the prize money and your sponsors will probably walk away from you. But that's OK because you just play for the love of the sport, right?
1. I don't see how that'd be affected by whether or not a player gives an interview or not. For me, advertising is a two step process: A. I see an advert for a sporting event. B. I watch the sporting event. In fact, while I might watch the actual sporting event, I never hang around for any "after-match" interviews. However, having said that, I agree that if you sign an agreement or a contract, then both parties should stick to it. 2. If I didn't like the terms of the agreement or contract, I would walk away. However, that's just me... an arcane, argumentative, antisocial, obstinate outsider... Of course, if I weren't, I wouldn't be here chatting with you.  |
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Post by Prometheus on May 31, 2021 3:22:28 GMT
But the tournament relies on advertising and sponsorship in order to exist (and pay out nearly $3 million to the winner) and getting those dollars means doing fan and media service, which is why players sign contracts that say they'll do the pressers.
If you don't want to do the interviews, you can opt to not play in the tournament. That means you have to walk away from the prize money and your sponsors will probably walk away from you. But that's OK because you just play for the love of the sport, right?
But die-hard fans DO stick around. And the advertisers have paid good money for prime spots and those prime spots include any time the top seeds are playing or talking. Not Osaka ![[cheers]](//storage.proboards.com/7182076/images/engyBVslEdpmpmdnBwZQ.gif) |
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Post by ant-mac on May 31, 2021 3:28:12 GMT
1. I might be a die hard fan of a sporting event, but not of a media interview.
2. Surely the advertisers get their money's worth from the actual sporting event?
Even if I were interested, I would actually watch the sorting event, but only listen to the media interview whilst doing something else.
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Post by Prometheus on May 31, 2021 3:45:10 GMT
1. I might be a die hard fan of a sporting event, but not of a media interview. 2. Surely the advertisers get their money's worth from the actual sporting event? Even if I were interested, I would actually watch the sorting event, but only listen to the media interview whilst doing something else. 1. And if advertisers were thinking only of YOU, you'd have a point... but they aren't... so you don't. 
2. Mostly, but don't forget that advertisers also advertise on news outlets as well. If there's no news, then there are no customers seeing your ads. What people say in pressers is news. |
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Post by ant-mac on May 31, 2021 4:14:12 GMT
1. I might be a die hard fan of a sporting event, but not of a media interview. 2. Surely the advertisers get their money's worth from the actual sporting event? Even if I were interested, I would actually watch the sorting event, but only listen to the media interview whilst doing something else. 1. And if advertisers were thinking only of YOU, you'd have a point... but they aren't... so you don't.
2. Mostly, but don't forget that advertisers also advertise on news outlets as well. If there's no news, then there are no customers seeing your ads. What people say in pressers is news. 1. Very wise of them. I'm a poor target for any advertiser. 2. There would be news. The sports reporter could be reporting the outcomes of various sporting events, while footage is shown in the background. And what people say in after-match interviews is mostly a load of bollocks made up on the fly. |
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Post by Prometheus on May 31, 2021 4:51:51 GMT
1. And if advertisers were thinking only of YOU, you'd have a point... but they aren't... so you don't. 2. Mostly, but don't forget that advertisers also advertise on news outlets as well. If there's no news, then there are no customers seeing your ads. What people say in pressers is news. 1. Very wise of them. I'm a poor target for any advertiser. 2. There would be news. The sports reporter could be reporting the outcomes of various sporting events, while footage is shown in the background. And what people say in after-match interviews is mostly a load of bollocks made up on the fly. 1. 2. Which seems to be a big concern for Naomi regarding her "mental health." All those "load of bollocks" make her feel bad. 
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Post by ant-mac on May 31, 2021 6:07:59 GMT
1. Very wise of them. I'm a poor target for any advertiser. 2. There would be news. The sports reporter could be reporting the outcomes of various sporting events, while footage is shown in the background. And what people say in after-match interviews is mostly a load of bollocks made up on the fly. 1. 2. Which seems to be a big concern for Naomi regarding her "mental health." All those "load of bollocks" make her feel bad.
Well, as I'm sure you're aware, a big load of bollocks can often be intimidating...  |
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Post by abbey1227 on May 31, 2021 6:51:48 GMT
1. I might be a die hard fan of a sporting event, but not of a media interview. 2. Surely the advertisers get their money's worth from the actual sporting event? Even if I were interested, I would actually watch the sorting event, but only listen to the media interview whilst doing something else.
I said about the same, though baseball was never my sport, during the whole Home Run Derby of McQuire and Sosa...........WHO needs to sit thru lame ass interviews with the same questions over and over again?
I think the Press should be barred from the locker rooms altogether.........and only players voluntarily going into the press room should be expected to answer questions.
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Post by ant-mac on May 31, 2021 7:51:49 GMT
1. I might be a die hard fan of a sporting event, but not of a media interview. 2. Surely the advertisers get their money's worth from the actual sporting event? Even if I were interested, I would actually watch the sorting event, but only listen to the media interview whilst doing something else.
I said about the same, though baseball was never my sport, during the whole Home Run Derby of McQuire and Sosa...........WHO needs to sit thru lame ass interviews with the same questions over and over again?
I think the Press should be barred from the lock rooms altogether.........and only players voluntarily going into the press room should be expected to answer questions.
Sounds fair to me. Personally, while I've no interest in tennis, I do enjoy a cricket test or a footy match. I'm also partial to V8 super car racing, billiards and lawn bowls. |
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Post by abbey1227 on May 31, 2021 8:09:02 GMT
Sounds fair to me. Personally, while I've no interest in tennis, I do enjoy a cricket test or a footy match. I'm also partial to V8 super car racing, billiards and lawn bowls.
perspectives are weird....... not that my chosen sports/games are any better.
Tennis doesn't hold much interest for me either.
In fact, until all the crappy politics got involved.......... I was down to the NFL being my last respite at the pro level........but even that's down the crapper now. |
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Post by ant-mac on May 31, 2021 8:53:55 GMT
Sounds fair to me. Personally, while I've no interest in tennis, I do enjoy a cricket test or a footy match. I'm also partial to V8 super car racing, billiards and lawn bowls.
perspectives are weird....... not that my chosen sports/games are any better.
Tennis doesn't hold much interest for me either.
In fact, until all the crappy politics got involved.......... I was down to the NFL being my last respite at the pro level........but even that's down the crapper now. Politics gets into everything. And never for the better. |
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Post by Prometheus on Jun 1, 2021 3:03:51 GMT
And... she quit
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Post by abbey1227 on Jun 1, 2021 5:18:34 GMT
Go easy there, Piers!
HuffPost
Piers Morgan Mocked, Torched For 'Reprehensible' Column Attacking Naomi Osaka
Josephine Harvey·Reporter, HuffPost Mon, May 31, 2021, 7:45 PM
Piers Morgan, the presenter who famously stormed off the set of “Good Morning Britain” after criticism from a co-host, faced furious backlash Monday after he wrote a column calling tennis star Naomi Osaka a “brat” for refusing to speak to media in order to protect her mental health.
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Post by Prometheus on Jun 1, 2021 5:24:29 GMT
Go easy there, Piers!
HuffPost
Piers Morgan Mocked, Torched For 'Reprehensible' Column Attacking Naomi Osaka
Josephine Harvey·Reporter, HuffPost Mon, May 31, 2021, 7:45 PM
Piers Morgan, the presenter who famously stormed off the set of “Good Morning Britain” after criticism from a co-host, faced furious backlash Monday after he wrote a column calling tennis star Naomi Osaka a “brat” for refusing to speak to media in order to protect her mental health.
If you don't want to talk to the press, don't sign a contract agreeing to talk to the press.
And I'm guessing that she quit because it was more financially amenable than receiving the disqualification that was on its way.
I actually kind of hope that the French Open sues her for libel.
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Post by ant-mac on Jun 1, 2021 5:24:42 GMT
Perhaps she's an arcane, argumentative, antisocial, obstinate outsider as well...? You should send her an invite to join up. |
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Post by Prometheus on Jun 1, 2021 5:28:28 GMT
Perhaps she's an arcane, argumentative, antisocial, obstinate outsider as well...? You should send her an invite to join up. You sound more like Piers than me.
And if I were on Twitter or any of those other sites, I probably would send her an invite.
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Post by ant-mac on Jun 1, 2021 5:28:34 GMT
Go easy there, Piers!
HuffPost
Piers Morgan Mocked, Torched For 'Reprehensible' Column Attacking Naomi Osaka
Josephine Harvey·Reporter, HuffPost Mon, May 31, 2021, 7:45 PM
Piers Morgan, the presenter who famously stormed off the set of “Good Morning Britain” after criticism from a co-host, faced furious backlash Monday after he wrote a column calling tennis star Naomi Osaka a “brat” for refusing to speak to media in order to protect her mental health.
I actually kind of hope that the French Open sues her for libel.
I'm not sure the organizers would welcome the possible negative publicity in this era of... "cancel culture". |
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