Female announcer - yes or no poll

[BN9 BHA]

I'm with goldstone, we let them have the vote, they'll be wanting to drive next

Doc, I have nearly choked laughing,

 

[Giraffe]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/m...nd-more-like-men-says-mary-beard-9166518.html

 

[Buzzer]

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/m...nd-more-like-men-says-mary-beard-9166518.html

I'm going out on a limb here and suggest that you've interpreted the column as saying that women broadcasters' voices are by and large unpleasant and unnatural on the human ear unless they're deep and manly. If that's the case and you think that article somehow backs up your poll then you've misunderstood completely the crux of Prof Beard's argument. Try re-reading the second paragraph, it's referring directly to society's inbuilt prejudice against female presenters.

 

[ringmerseagulltoo]

I am more than happy to have a female announcer but there is difference between the voice qualities needed for radio and those required for public announcements in a noisy environment. I think it used to be called "microphone voice".
Many women do have it, many men do not. It is finding that little edge to the tone that creates clarity. I don't think today's announcer displayed that virtue which explains why I could here her, but not hear what she said much of the time.

 

[JOLovegrove]

We have had plenty of threads about Richie Reynolds and when Paul Samrah and Attila used to do it there were many threads about them too.

I started this poll following the original thread to properly gauge peoples opinion as I was interested. It would appear 75% were not keen.

But the thread would have been, 'New Announcer', not mentioning his gender.

 

[goldstone]

Hello, calling [MENTION=144]goldstone[/MENTION], this is the 1950s , can we please have you back.

OK, so let's imagine, just imagine, that's there's a widely watched women's sport with large crowds ... say hockey. So Brighton Belles are playing Middlesborough Matrons in front of a crowd of 20,000 (80% women) at the Roedean Arena and they have a male announcer on the PA. Would the ladies be happy? My guess is that they wouldn't. They'd be saying "this is a ladies' sport and we want lady announcers".

 

[The Merry Prankster]

OK, so let's imagine, just imagine, that's there's a widely watched women's sport with large crowds ... say hockey. So Brighton Belles are playing Middlesborough Matrons in front of a crowd of 20,000 (80% women) at the Roedean Arena and they have a male announcer on the PA. Would the ladies be happy? My guess is that they wouldn't. They'd be saying "this is a ladies' sport and we want lady announcers".

I'd guess that would depend on how sexist they are.

 

[BN9 BHA]

OK, so let's imagine, just imagine, that's there's a widely watched women's sport with large crowds ... say hockey. So Brighton Belles are playing Middlesborough Matrons in front of a crowd of 20,000 (80% women) at the Roedean Arena and they have a male announcer on the PA. Would the ladies be happy? My guess is that they wouldn't. They'd be saying "this is a ladies' sport and we want lady announcers".

I don't go to the match to worry about the announcer, all the important things like subs and goal scorers are on the big screens anyway.
I'm sure if your fictional hockey match did take place the fans would be more excited about the game rather than who is announcing the scores.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

OK, so let's imagine, just imagine, that's there's a widely watched women's sport with large crowds ... say hockey. So Brighton Belles are playing Middlesborough Matrons in front of a crowd of 20,000 (80% women) at the Roedean Arena and they have a male announcer on the PA. Would the ladies be happy? My guess is that they wouldn't. They'd be saying "this is a ladies' sport and we want lady announcers".

Men play hockey too. We have a successful Olympic male hockey team.

 

[Napper]

100% no

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

In the interests of FFP, how long before the announcements are outsourced to an offshore announcement service provider?

 

[goldstone]

Men play hockey too. We have a successful Olympic male hockey team.

I know that. I was using hockey as an example of a sport with a strong female involvement. If it bothers you, change it to netball.

 

[The Buttery Biscuit Base]

OK, so let's imagine, just imagine, that's there's a widely watched women's sport with large crowds ... say hockey. So Brighton Belles are playing Middlesborough Matrons in front of a crowd of 20,000 (80% women) at the Roedean Arena and they have a male announcer on the PA. Would the ladies be happy? My guess is that they wouldn't. They'd be saying "this is a ladies' sport and we want lady announcers".

Great point well made... Also, while were on it basketball is played by a majority of black players, so they should have a black announcer!


*This is sarcasm, you're clearly stupid so I thought it needs a disclaimer.

 

[Blues Rock DJ]

who gives a s*** , can't understand the announcements anyway !

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

Needs to speak up a bit.

Pardon?