And another tweet below:
Do you think this is a good idea? 🤔 https://t.co/enAICJu2Zb pic.twitter.com/csiSo1EbqL
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) May 14, 2020
Buck’s response:
Amazing the headline doesn’t match what I said. Didn’t think that happened at places like SI. I’ve been saying for over a month, including on HBO in April, that some ambient crowd noise under a broadcast is a simple, necessary tool to normalize the viewing experience at home…. https://t.co/6JY11ZcGZU
— Joe Buck (@Buck) May 14, 2020
There is no “traditional” take on this topic. It’s new territory. Hoping stadiums are full and all is normal. If not, then it’s a blank canvas. All networks will try to make it look and sound as normal as possible. It could lead to unprecedented, thrilling access. Who knows?
— Joe Buck (@Buck) May 14, 2020
But Crowd reactions are an enormous piece of the TV puzzle. All reactions by a crowd are valuable and to be used – as far as I know. I use it as much as I can and still keep my job. Big moments like the Minn. Miracle are MADE on tv because of the crowd noise.
— Joe Buck (@Buck) May 14, 2020
It doesn’t have to be over the top. But something has to be there. Contrary to the misleading headline at SI and other places – I said FOX is WORKING on virtual fans. They are working everyday on ANYTHING to make our shows the best on TV. That’s exciting to me, and I am thankful
— Joe Buck (@Buck) May 14, 2020
Some ideas will work and some won’t. That’s the nature of WORKING on something. It’s uncharted water. It could be a very exciting time in network TV coverage. I can’t wait to see how it all plays out. Praying for a SAFE return to a stadium near you for all involved.
— Joe Buck (@Buck) May 14, 2020
This ran in the LA Times last week. It’s ALL a work in progress. pic.twitter.com/ugv437cSkf
— Joe Buck (@Buck) May 14, 2020
This snippet proving its other networks as well. https://t.co/O7PiVe6NYA
— Joe Buck (@Buck) May 14, 2020
See the last tweet. And I don’t eat trash. Anymore https://t.co/j6Yv6OEhdi
— Joe Buck (@Buck) May 14, 2020
Last one. Cause I want you to understand. The crowd NOISE is different from the VISUAL of virtual fans. It’s two different things. The headline said FOX would add both. The second is being worked on. Hope u have a good day! But I’m glad you get what “they’ll” means. https://t.co/vX5Vep2BVn
— Joe Buck (@Buck) May 14, 2020
Apparently Joe had a lot to get off his chest.
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