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Olympics Opening Ceremony draws record-low ratings

• version_five 5y ago
  The article talks a lot about the sentiment towards China, and the covid protocols. I'm sure these are factors, but I think an important point that's not really covered is that right now a lot of people just aren't interested in the Olympics. The war for attention, plus the fact we've mostly been sitting at home for two years, has eroded many people's interest. So has demographic and TV consumption shifts overall. When I was younger, I knew the names of all kinds of Olympians competing for my country. I'd be challenged to name one now. Edit: also just realized this thread is going on discussing the same thing, making this one largely redundant: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30234367 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30234367
  • Ekaros 5y ago
    Also I wonder what was the effect of having last games last year. Similar thing too close to each other might also affect perception of value of games.
    • tssva 5y ago
      From 1924-1992 the summer and winter games were held during the same year.
• jeffrallen 5y ago
  Or record-high boycott. The five rings are not welcome in our household.
• snarkerson 5y ago
  Because we all love hearing announcers blabbing over some weird dance/video/art presentation.
• rurban 5y ago
  Whilst it was by far the most beautifully choreographed Olympic opening ceremony. Zhang Yimou outdid himself again, but the new technologies helped.