“Jumbo hot dog with extra mustard and relish. Drink shaken not stirred. And leave the bottle.” Next for VD will be voiceover work on WMFD — “Take a break from your Christmas shopping and stop by The Bucket, where you’re always welcome for lunch or dinner. Fresh air flow, socially distant spacing, all waitstaff now vaccinated. Try our new Gilburger. There’s a Myron Booth waiting for you.”
GilPa is going to be sorry. Spoiler alert this dweeb will become a real problem in yet another sappy story line. Wait…. How will the Athletic Department account for this un-budgeted expenditure? This could get really interesting.
Maybe there’ll be a change up in plot and the dweeb won’t become a real problem… Other than being gone from the microphone more than he should when the large drink informs his bladder that it’s time to take a little trip.
Speaking of me Driving A Hard Bagain ,in all reality , Don’t turn your back on me in the showers if you know what I mean . Thanks for the opportunity Coach.
P4: Memo to concession stand manager – one dog, no roll, mustard, catsup, relish or onions, one large waxed paper cup of water for PA boy… nobody makes a fool of the mighty Gil in negotiations!
Things important for a PA announcer. Nice voice – check. Ability to memorize player names/numbers – no idea. Ability to relay referee calls over the mic – no idea. Ability to show enthusiasm – no idea. Ability to read naturally without sputtering – no idea. Knowledgeable in basketball trivia from decades ago – NOT AT ALL RELEVANT. He is not becoming a color commentator! It’s almost like Gil has no idea what he’s doing. As usual.
And speaking of usual, as usual, today’s Mopped Up Thorp is ready and waiting for you – https://moppedupthorp.wordpress.com/
Since I have had experience doing PA, some observations.
Announcers like to hear their own voice. Not all follow the Reg Wilder rule less is more.
Announcers feel free to share irrelevant information.
Announcers do not like to be interrupted by other factions while talking, i.e. Dance Team Coach, Band Rep and meddling parents who have NO business in the pressbox but feel it’s their God given right to take up air and space.
The kid’s Internet broadcasts go viral with the key 16-24 demographic, sending Marty Moon into the ratings basement. The station manger of WDIG makes his biennial cameo at the Mudlarks’ big game against Valley Tech to put the kid in the REAL pressbox. Marty, seeking solace with his friend Pappy van Winkle, hatches a revenge plan with the waitress from the Bucket, who hooks him up with Corina Karenna, who says “hey, we both have problems with authority…”
Meanwhile, the kid realizes that Gil’s “offense” is just the Hank Iba delay game and calls him out over the air. The Gilfather sends True to Corina with a cryptic message – “It’s time…”
Ravenswing almost 4 years ago
Oh, and let me tell you about your loofah duties …
Charks almost 4 years ago
“Jumbo hot dog with extra mustard and relish. Drink shaken not stirred. And leave the bottle.” Next for VD will be voiceover work on WMFD — “Take a break from your Christmas shopping and stop by The Bucket, where you’re always welcome for lunch or dinner. Fresh air flow, socially distant spacing, all waitstaff now vaccinated. Try our new Gilburger. There’s a Myron Booth waiting for you.”
VicDoucette almost 4 years ago
I worked a regular gig for 15 years that paid this well.
Bucky almost 4 years ago
GilPa is going to be sorry. Spoiler alert this dweeb will become a real problem in yet another sappy story line. Wait…. How will the Athletic Department account for this un-budgeted expenditure? This could get really interesting.
Lawrence.S almost 4 years ago
Maybe there’ll be a change up in plot and the dweeb won’t become a real problem… Other than being gone from the microphone more than he should when the large drink informs his bladder that it’s time to take a little trip.
jslabotnik almost 4 years ago
And the hot dog has to be lukewarm.
sheilag almost 4 years ago
Is it at least a “Costco” hot dog? :-P
Mr Reality almost 4 years ago
Speaking of me Driving A Hard Bagain ,in all reality , Don’t turn your back on me in the showers if you know what I mean . Thanks for the opportunity Coach.
Gil-doh! almost 4 years ago
P4: Memo to concession stand manager – one dog, no roll, mustard, catsup, relish or onions, one large waxed paper cup of water for PA boy… nobody makes a fool of the mighty Gil in negotiations!
artegal almost 4 years ago
Whew! I’m glad that got resolved quickly. The suspense was killing me.
bitsy twill almost 4 years ago
I would not have anticipated that this character has a “nice voice”. Was thinking it was more akin to that of that elf who didn’t want to make toys.
James St. John Smythe almost 4 years ago
The drink is the water the hot dog was boiled in. Oh, and only Limp Bizkit music is to be played during breaks.
Gil-doh! almost 4 years ago
P 2.5: Hmmm the loofah grip is a little weak, but that’s not anything a few one on one drills with Coach Kaz won’t correct
TheBrownStarfish almost 4 years ago
P1 and P2, Give the audience what they want, a big hand or four.
P2, WMFD couldn’t afford Marty if they had to pay for his drinks.
P3, Marty always has a large drink in his never empty sippy cup.
Mopman almost 4 years ago
Things important for a PA announcer. Nice voice – check. Ability to memorize player names/numbers – no idea. Ability to relay referee calls over the mic – no idea. Ability to show enthusiasm – no idea. Ability to read naturally without sputtering – no idea. Knowledgeable in basketball trivia from decades ago – NOT AT ALL RELEVANT. He is not becoming a color commentator! It’s almost like Gil has no idea what he’s doing. As usual.
And speaking of usual, as usual, today’s Mopped Up Thorp is ready and waiting for you – https://moppedupthorp.wordpress.com/
bearwku82 almost 4 years ago
Since I have had experience doing PA, some observations.
Announcers like to hear their own voice. Not all follow the Reg Wilder rule less is more.
Announcers feel free to share irrelevant information.
Announcers do not like to be interrupted by other factions while talking, i.e. Dance Team Coach, Band Rep and meddling parents who have NO business in the pressbox but feel it’s their God given right to take up air and space.
These were a few of my favorite peeves.
twainreader almost 4 years ago
P-3: R&W Humor: Gil’s back is telling the kid to get back…and I thought Hee Haw was off the air.
Bluedarter almost 4 years ago
This is the State Champion Coach I love. Command decision, quick brushoff.
wesmorgan1 almost 4 years ago
I see where this is going…
The kid’s Internet broadcasts go viral with the key 16-24 demographic, sending Marty Moon into the ratings basement. The station manger of WDIG makes his biennial cameo at the Mudlarks’ big game against Valley Tech to put the kid in the REAL pressbox. Marty, seeking solace with his friend Pappy van Winkle, hatches a revenge plan with the waitress from the Bucket, who hooks him up with Corina Karenna, who says “hey, we both have problems with authority…”
Meanwhile, the kid realizes that Gil’s “offense” is just the Hank Iba delay game and calls him out over the air. The Gilfather sends True to Corina with a cryptic message – “It’s time…”
WMF1958 almost 4 years ago
My biggest fear-is this Bobby Howry 2.0?