Shut the hell up!
Those four words have been repeated silently in my head countless times tonight as I watch NBC’s coverage of the opening ceremonies of the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics. Katie Couric and Bob Costas — and nearly all television news people these days — feel the need to constantly speak. They talked over the music at the beginning of the ceremonies and frequently interject annoying little comments during the parade of nations. Admittedly some of the trivia is interesting, but for the most part I wish they’d just quit talking and let us enjoy the sights and sounds. And don’t get me started on the damn commercial breaks every five minutes. 