Is it fair to state that Letsrun is the most disliked outfit in the sport of track and field athletics?
Sha'Carri Richardson - shortly after correcting the 1000th journalist who mispronounced her name - brings laughter from Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce when talking about watching the Jamaican when growing up.
Sha’Carri just blatantly misunderstood the first guys Q. He was asking her to give perspective on Shelly Ann being on the podium so many times. Granted she gave an entertaining answer but talked down to the guy whose only fault was confusing her ,I guess, by calling Shelly Ann Shelly. I felt bad for the questioner but he’ll survive. I do kinda get her irritation with constantly being reminded in excessive detail about her lows after such a big moment. You could just ask what changed between last year and this year or the start in the semis as opposed to the start in the finals. But she is also looking to get angry at the questions, lets be real.
Nothing wrong or offensive (Citius loves to be woke) with Gault's question. The athletes should not expect media questions to be all rainbows and sunshine.
That Citius lady is so cringey. I love how these track athletes only show respect to the "journalists" who talk to them like they are their buddies and then snicker and sneer at everyone else. Why are these track athletes so sensitive? They get one millionth of the negative attention of a superstar in a major sport, yet act like everyone is out to get them and scoff at any question that isn't kissing their ass.
1. There was nothing wrong with JGault's question. I wouldn't even consider her response "Prickly", and if it was then it was deserved. I would hate being reminded of my lowest lows too.
2. Citius tends to play it safe when it comes to interviews. That is ok, and makes easily digestible, very enjoyable content..
3. ...But it also doesn't tell the whole story. Until I see other media outlets willing to ask the questions Letsrun will, LR will remain (at least to me) the center of serious discussion of the sport.
I love citius. I love Kaetlyn and I love real talk with tee. I read and watch all of their content. But do you really think any of them would touch the Huntington Uni doping allegations with a 10 foot stick?
1. There was nothing wrong with JGault's question. I wouldn't even consider her response "Prickly", and if it was then it was deserved. I would hate being reminded of my lowest lows too.
2. Citius tends to play it safe when it comes to interviews. That is ok, and makes easily digestible, very enjoyable content..
3. ...But it also doesn't tell the whole story. Until I see other media outlets willing to ask the questions Letsrun will, LR will remain (at least to me) the center of serious discussion of the sport.
I love citius. I love Kaetlyn and I love real talk with tee. I read and watch all of their content. But do you really think any of them would touch the Huntington Uni doping allegations with a 10 foot stick?
It was the tone in which JGault asked. And the guy has been borderline racist towards her before so yeah if I was her I wouldn't even acknowledge him.
That Citius lady is so cringey. I love how these track athletes only show respect to the "journalists" who talk to them like they are their buddies and then snicker and sneer at everyone else. Why are these track athletes so sensitive? They get one millionth of the negative attention of a superstar in a major sport, yet act like everyone is out to get them and scoff at any question that isn't kissing their ass.
The reason why is because Track & Field is the most narcissistic sport. Some reasons for this are:
1. The athletes receive more direct attention from the audience, which is very appealing to narcissists. Narcissists are drawn to the music and acting industries for the same reason.
2. Track & Field athletes don't get beat up like football players and other contact sports. Narcissists dislike the prospect of getting damaged, because they are so precious and such special gifts to the world.
3. Track & Field is an individual sport. Narcissists don't fare well in team sports, though team sports do have some narcissists such as many American Football Quarterbacks (the position which receives the most attention and the least physical damage - see the trend?)
4. Track & Field has the most co-dependent delusional relationships between the athletes and the coaches. Narcissists are highly delusional and love pretending to be much greater than they actually are. A coach and the coach's "star" athletes can create such a delusional world that can last for years.
5. Track & Field athletes get to prance around in outfits that could get them arrested if worn in public in many municipalities. Narcissists love to display their bodies.
6. In Track & Field even mediocre athletes can get press in running magazines about how they are training for the Olympics when they have absolutely no chance - this is most common in distance events and road running (Runner's World, Outside Magazine, etc.) This enhances the appeal of the sport to narcissistic people.
That covers most of it. Would go into more detail about the coach-athlete part but then the mods would delete this. Coach Brooks Johnson has spoken about this subject and he has great insight into the dynamics of coach-athlete relationships.
I find all the pre and post competition Track & Field interviews to be cringey. The dumbest questions are asked. Inappropriate personal questions are asked. I can only watch the first few seconds before turning them off.
That Citius lady is so cringey. I love how these track athletes only show respect to the "journalists" who talk to them like they are their buddies and then snicker and sneer at everyone else. Why are these track athletes so sensitive? They get one millionth of the negative attention of a superstar in a major sport, yet act like everyone is out to get them and scoff at any question that isn't kissing their ass.
The reason why is because Track & Field is the most narcissistic sport. Some reasons for this are:
1. The athletes receive more direct attention from the audience, which is very appealing to narcissists. Narcissists are drawn to the music and acting industries for the same reason.
2. Track & Field athletes don't get beat up like football players and other contact sports. Narcissists dislike the prospect of getting damaged, because they are so precious and such special gifts to the world.
3. Track & Field is an individual sport. Narcissists don't fare well in team sports, though team sports do have some narcissists such as many American Football Quarterbacks (the position which receives the most attention and the least physical damage - see the trend?)
4. Track & Field has the most co-dependent delusional relationships between the athletes and the coaches. Narcissists are highly delusional and love pretending to be much greater than they actually are. A coach and the coach's "star" athletes can create such a delusional world that can last for years.
5. Track & Field athletes get to prance around in outfits that could get them arrested if worn in public in many municipalities. Narcissists love to display their bodies.
6. In Track & Field even mediocre athletes can get press in running magazines about how they are training for the Olympics when they have absolutely no chance - this is most common in distance events and road running (Runner's World, Outside Magazine, etc.) This enhances the appeal of the sport to narcissistic people.
That covers most of it. Would go into more detail about the coach-athlete part but then the mods would delete this. Coach Brooks Johnson has spoken about this subject and he has great insight into the dynamics of coach-athlete relationships.
I find all the pre and post competition Track & Field interviews to be cringey. The dumbest questions are asked. Inappropriate personal questions are asked. I can only watch the first few seconds before turning them off.
That's too long. I didn't read it. This is LRC. Shorten it up a bit.
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