2011 Northern Trust Mop-Up Item: Arrogant CBS Cameraman Edition
Monday, February 21, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Geoff in 2011 Northern Trust Open, Golf and Television

I know television rules the world, but I took such joy watching an incident unfold more than once over the weekend, most notably on the 14th tee.

Fans are waiting at the ropes to see the leaders only to have CBS camera crews arrive and block their view. Hardly a newsflash. However, this time when the fans asked the dude manning the super slow-mo camera to not block their view, the guy turned with a look on his face that I can only describe as if he was Lady Gaga and one her backup dancers suggested her toosh was getting too big. Mr. Important then turned to watch the action...which he was not filming.

Now, I know that these high-def slow motion shots hold the key to the U.S. nuclear arsenal. But when your network puts out a tired, dreadfully uncool, promofest of a telecast that starts late and ends on-time, just maybe you might think of treating the paying fans with an ounce of respect.

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