There’s really nothing quite like Olympic commentary. Where else can you learn about how a gymnast pulled off a kip, hip circle, Tsukahara, or the ever-elusive Yurchenko?
British actor and TV presenter Joe Tracini has boiled down the essence of punditry and added his own, unique spin.
We could truly listen to him spout nonsense forever.
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Shared via Twitter, the video has racked up over 85K likes, with commenters describing it as “brilliant,” “beautiful,” and “thrilling.”
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It’s been an honour commentating the gymnastics today. pic.twitter.com/ZaBeoNRkNi
— Joe Tracini (@joetracini) July 24, 2021
Dunnedin
OMG, even though I know gymnastic terms, his “commentary” is fantastic! I realize that most of what is said in commentary, unless you are familiar with what is being commented on, might as well be “blah” words – substitute any term you don’t know with the word “blah” and it will make as much sense (but not as entertaining as Joe’s).
Phillip
Amazing!
Kangol2
Briliiant!
PoetDaddy
Whatever that is, it went totallly over my head.
Liquid Silver
He’s just speaking nonsense. Since the Olympics commentary also sounds like nonsense.
Thad
I often enjoy watching televised sports more with the sound off.
Brexit
Far from being amazing, quite frankly, it was complete bollocks!!!
Milton
Roy & HG – The Dream (Sydney 2000 Olympics, Men’s Gymnastics …
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15 Feb 2020
BaltoSteve
Definitely not my cuppa, but cheers to those for whom it is!