As I pull myself away from the world of Facebook I wonder if my withdrawal has anything to do with the start of football. Of course it does!!!!! After burning up the Facebook pages for roughly 6 months I am ready to point my attention elsewhere. Also, I have come to realize that it is nothing more than a popularity contest. That is it. Nothing more...nothing less but we will get back to that.
Well, the greatest reality show ever picks up where it left off 6 months ago. In this new media world that gives us entertainment at a the touch of a button, who better to provide the mindless antics that we love. I mean honestly they are, for the most part, very low on the intellectual totem pole. It makes one wonder how they even landed the gig but then you realize that its all about looks. They do some of the STUPIDEST things on a daily basis.
No, I am not referring to the fist pumping morons from New Jersey, that's the second greatest reality show of all time. I am talking about the NFL. The NFL has become a year round industry. With players looked at as celebreties more than ever, and the access of Facebook and Twitter, its like a feeding frenzy for Tabloids. Even TMZ has dipped into sports coverage. With idiots like Pac-Man Jones, Chad OchoCinco and James Harrison the content is infinite. No writers needed here, you cant make up most of this stuff. Seriously, Brett Favre, take your pick, his wicked codine habit or his itchy picture finger. JaMarcus Russel drinking "syzurp" on an Alabama dirt road. Big Ben and his VIP area. I think we all know what the "P" stood for Ben. And who can forget Maurice Clarett riding around with a bullet proof vest on and a shotgun in his lap.
The truth is the NFL has become so big that it not only captivates us during the season but it holds our attention during the off-season. With the addition of fantasy football its dam near interactive. Hell even females who don't watch the NFL know players like Tony Romo and Reggie Bush. While players have never been shy of the public spotlight, new media platforms allow them to be in the face of their respective fans at all times.
So is it a coincidence that the recent exponential rise in popularity of the NFL has coincided with the increased use of social media platforms. I think not. One could say that the NFL has even capitalized on such platforms. Either way its awesome.
In a financial world where popularity wins, the NFL has taken advantage of a world wide popularity contest and its winning.
So as we embark on the newest season of the greatest show on TURF be prepared. Study up and know what your favorite player is doing on that day. Ask them how there breakfast was. Oh and DVR Jersey Shore on Thursday if there is a game on.
Well, the greatest reality show ever picks up where it left off 6 months ago. In this new media world that gives us entertainment at a the touch of a button, who better to provide the mindless antics that we love. I mean honestly they are, for the most part, very low on the intellectual totem pole. It makes one wonder how they even landed the gig but then you realize that its all about looks. They do some of the STUPIDEST things on a daily basis.
No, I am not referring to the fist pumping morons from New Jersey, that's the second greatest reality show of all time. I am talking about the NFL. The NFL has become a year round industry. With players looked at as celebreties more than ever, and the access of Facebook and Twitter, its like a feeding frenzy for Tabloids. Even TMZ has dipped into sports coverage. With idiots like Pac-Man Jones, Chad OchoCinco and James Harrison the content is infinite. No writers needed here, you cant make up most of this stuff. Seriously, Brett Favre, take your pick, his wicked codine habit or his itchy picture finger. JaMarcus Russel drinking "syzurp" on an Alabama dirt road. Big Ben and his VIP area. I think we all know what the "P" stood for Ben. And who can forget Maurice Clarett riding around with a bullet proof vest on and a shotgun in his lap.
The truth is the NFL has become so big that it not only captivates us during the season but it holds our attention during the off-season. With the addition of fantasy football its dam near interactive. Hell even females who don't watch the NFL know players like Tony Romo and Reggie Bush. While players have never been shy of the public spotlight, new media platforms allow them to be in the face of their respective fans at all times.
So is it a coincidence that the recent exponential rise in popularity of the NFL has coincided with the increased use of social media platforms. I think not. One could say that the NFL has even capitalized on such platforms. Either way its awesome.
In a financial world where popularity wins, the NFL has taken advantage of a world wide popularity contest and its winning.
So as we embark on the newest season of the greatest show on TURF be prepared. Study up and know what your favorite player is doing on that day. Ask them how there breakfast was. Oh and DVR Jersey Shore on Thursday if there is a game on.
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