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whenever i see any american tv show with announcers, i get the feeling that in usa you need to either be ******ed or pretend to be ******ed to be on tv. Applies to all poker shows, sport events and most talk shows i've seen.

Nail on the head. There's plenty of evidence that Americans aren't all ******s, but it's hard to remember this when watching American TV.

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10-08-2013 , 05:44 PM

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brownsbuck

centurion

Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 164

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Originally Posted by DeuceKicker1

I think Chad's style is considered to be more appealing to the average poker player (ESPN's target audience) rather than the average 2+2 member.

There is little doubt about that, because those of us that peruse this site are poker nerds and it would bore the other 98% that watch these broadcasts. Which is fine, because being a poker nerd is what gives us an edge over said 98% of viewers. So enjoy it for what it is..

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10-27-2013 , 10:33 PM

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dzikijohnny

old hand

Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1,216

They are both going to be in the Poker Hall of Fame someday.

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10-29-2013 , 07:35 PM

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50yearoldnit

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Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 696

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Originally Posted by Tutejszy

I don't know about other countries, but I've watched some British TV and I think the one requirement to be a commentator on British TV is that you are butt ass ugly.

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11-05-2013 , 05:29 PM

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fanliorel

journeyman

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 209

How do people not get that Chad's "humor" is supposed to be cheesy and is poor-on-purpose? I mean, that's like the whole charm of it. To all those who say "he's not funny" and such, I think you're missing the point of his style. You may not like the intentionally cheesy style, but that's a different complaint than saying "he's not funny" etc over and over.

Another pro vote for here for his goofiness. It livens up what can often be (let's be honest) a pretty boring activity to watch on TV: people sitting around playing cards.

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11-05-2013 , 05:40 PM

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LeoTrollstoy

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Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,122

Norman looks like the typa dude who's spent six figures on hookers and thinks because they laugh at his weak jokes they like him

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11-07-2013 , 03:10 PM

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Olaff

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Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,627

He's there for entertainment value and can be enjoyable. But his fight with Antonio last year was ridiculous and detracted from the show.

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11-07-2013 , 04:30 PM

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slowkey

journeyman

Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 270

I vote yes on Chad. Part of our culture. Made a final table in something or other.

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11-07-2013 , 05:09 PM

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quirkasaurus

old hand

Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,701

love chad. found antonio intolerably annoying. his endless speculation on what a hand could be was enough to make me scream. i would not have been surprised, if, in all seriousness, antonio said something like "I'll bet he has 2 red cards.... no, no, check that.... 2 black cards!! yes, that's it!! no, wait... he could have, 1 red, 1 black...."

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11-07-2013 , 05:26 PM

#335

LeoTrollstoy

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Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,122

Antonio is an accomplished player though. I'm much more interested in/take seriously his opinions on the game than some guy who found fame through a "funny" sports column.

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11-07-2013 , 09:29 PM

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wombat4hire

in touch with humanity

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,940

OP I expect better from a NOVA 90's grad.

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11-08-2013 , 12:37 PM

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harkin

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 4,858

I've never been a big AE fan and will forever hold it against him the Johnny Lodden idiocy but THANK CHR*ST he was there at the final table.

Every moment he's talking means Norm Chad is not.

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11-08-2013 , 12:49 PM

#338

regeon

stranger

Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 13

+++ for Norman. If I would recommend a poker broadcast to a non poker player it would be a game where norman was hosting because i know you would at least be entertained when you don't completely know the game.

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11-08-2013 , 08:02 PM

#339

InFlnlte

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Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 466

I think Busquet wouldve been better than Antonio. Antonio just says the obvious stuff and feels like most of the viewers are newbies to the game. I don't mind Chad.

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11-08-2013 , 10:48 PM

#340

orensi

grinder

Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 415

If it cant be Stapes than Norman is fine.

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11-09-2013 , 01:05 AM

#341

birdayy

old hand

Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 1,371

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Originally Posted by InFlnlte

I think Busquet wouldve been better than Antonio. Antonio just says the obvious stuff and feels like most of the viewers are newbies to the game. I don't mind Chad.

That's not Antonio's fault. He was specifically told not to talk technical (ranges, technical terms like floating, 3betting light etc) because ESPN want's their show to be designed for recreational players / noobs.

Of course people from 2p2 would want technical analysis commentary but unfortunately we aren't the target demographic.

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11-09-2013 , 04:25 AM

#342

bacats32

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Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,603

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Originally Posted by birdayy

Of course people from 2p2 would want technical analysis commentary but unfortunately we aren't the target demographic.

I think this is the biggest point people who don't like Norman Chad are not realizing. People like 2+2'ers are not who this show is targeting. They have the same target audience we do at the tables.

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11-12-2013 , 03:34 PM

#343

Belgaron

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Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 2

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Originally Posted by bacats32

I think this is the biggest point people who don't like Norman Chad are not realizing. People like 2+2'ers are not who this show is targeting. They have the same target audience we do at the tables.

This is spot on.

Speaking from experience, Norman does an excellent job at keeping new players interested. I used to watch the main event without even knowing the rules and you'd be surprised at how well they teach the basics of the game.

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11-12-2013 , 05:14 PM

#344

PALLADINN

adept

Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,011

He got the job because Vince Van Patten's dad, Dick, was doing a commercial shoot and had to miss the taping; stuff happens.

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11-12-2013 , 05:18 PM

#345

Mr.Wolf

newbie

Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 38

I like Norman, he is fun and entertaining. True that some of his jokes aren't funny (more than some IMO) but he's likable and goes well with Lon. If you pair them up with pros, I don't seem the problem with his lack of profound knowledge.

-Wolf

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11-12-2013 , 05:50 PM

#346

jmrd27

old hand

Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1,243

norm was barely talking during final table this year

just antonio saying 200 times what a cbet is and that if someone checks back the flop they rarely have a top pair

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11-12-2013 , 10:46 PM

#347

Olaff

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Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 1,627

Norm can be a lot of fun but he should also know the point when it's too much and tone it down. Him aggressively needling Antonio last year resulted in a fight that really detracted from the show. Maybe that's why Norm was a little more mellow this year. As for Antonio - love his commentary. The third dude is plain vanilla which is what he's supposed to be and he does a fine job of it.

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11-13-2013 , 06:47 PM

#348

ZenForest

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Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 2,435

I find Norm and Lon to be very entertaining. Very much enjoy their broadcasts of Poker Events.....

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11-14-2013 , 06:38 AM

#349

clutch352

adept

Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 929

Besides the divorce jokes being a little played out, I think he does a real good job. WSOP main event is really more a story about the people and less about poker; I think Norm and Lon do a great job telling it.

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