The Horror

The Olympics announcers on NBC were caught gasping during a couple of interviews this week.

First it was Kobe Bryant:

Chris Collinsworth: "Where does the patriotism come from inside of you? Historically, what is it?"

Kobe Bryant: "Well, you know it’s just our country, it’s… we believe is the greatest country in the world. It has given us so many great opportunities, and it’s just a sense of pride that you have; that you say ‘You know what? Our country is the best!’ "

Collinsworth: "Is that a ‘cool’ thing to say, in this day and age? That you love your country, and that you’re fighting for the red, white and blue? It seems sort of like a day gone by."

Kobe: "No, it’s a cool thing for me to say. I feel great about it, and I’m not ashamed to say it. I mean, this is a tremendous honor."

Then it was Kerri Walsh during her interview after winning the gold:

"Mr. President, we thank you. Thank you for your inspiration, and for all you do."

Quelle horreur!