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This is probably an unpopular opinion, but I don't think the fans care at all about the post-game interviews. In any sport. I think they're there for reporter

by e40 5y ago

This is probably an unpopular opinion, but I don't think the fans care at all about the post-game interviews. In any sport. I think they're there for reporters to get "gotcha" headlines for their websites and papers. I think it's disgusting how some reporters behave, and there are no repercussions. Sometimes the reporters try to trick the players into answers that would get them into trouble. Exhibit A, with Draymond Green: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42DchVkmlak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42DchVkmlak

makomk 5y ago
The trouble is that journalists are a self-important and entitled bunch, and they really don't like people who don't help them out by speaking with them on demand. Often they even seem actively suspicious of anyone who doesn't trust them, no matter how hard-earned that distrust is.
gtyras2mrs 5y ago
Similarly w.r.t racing - I have no problem with press conferences, but a mandatory press conference isn't really any good. The only time that it's worth watching is when they're all in a good mood and there is some banter. But then again most of what you hear in a press conference is just useless. Much of this I believe has to do with the absolutely inane rubbish they are asked (sometimes leads to quite funny retorts - but most of the press conference seems to be garbage) - hence you see people in F1 like Kimi so obviously disinterested in the press conference circus. On a side note, if I recall correctly the Stig, in Top Gear, was not supposed to speak - because I believe Clarkson said "opinions of racing drivers are worthless". And with people like Lando Norris gaining popularity due to his direct social media interactions - the press circus seems more irrelevant than ever. This just seems to be a vindictive attempt by traditional media to keep their hold over the coverage ...

by e40 5y ago

makomk 5y ago

The trouble is that journalists are a self-important and entitled bunch, and they really don't like people who don't help them out by speaking with them on demand. Often they even seem actively suspicious of anyone who doesn't trust them, no matter how hard-earned that distrust is.

gtyras2mrs 5y ago

Similarly w.r.t racing - I have no problem with press conferences, but a mandatory press conference isn't really any good. The only time that it's worth watching is when they're all in a good mood and there is some banter. But then again most of what you hear in a press conference is just useless. Much of this I believe has to do with the absolutely inane rubbish they are asked (sometimes leads to quite funny retorts - but most of the press conference seems to be garbage) - hence you see people in F1 like Kimi so obviously disinterested in the press conference circus. On a side note, if I recall correctly the Stig, in Top Gear, was not supposed to speak - because I believe Clarkson said "opinions of racing drivers are worthless". And with people like Lando Norris gaining popularity due to his direct social media interactions - the press circus seems more irrelevant than ever. This just seems to be a vindictive attempt by traditional media to keep their hold over the coverage ...