Ó Briain calls for end of beautiful-women-in-crowd shots at World Cup
Comedian Dara Ó Briain has taken FIFA to task for an unusual reason.
Ó Briain has called on the World Cup organiser to stop picking out camera shots of the ‘pretty’ girl in the crowd when the ball is not in play.
Just watched tonight’s football. Is anyone else bored of the women-in-the-crowd shots? Isn’t it all looking ridiculously stage managed?
— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) June 26, 2014
For those unaware FIFA operate the TV feed given to channels like RTÉ, BBC and ITV for the World Cup finals.
As such the broadcasters have no control over what pictures are shown while the game is live.
To be fair to Dara they do really make it obvious at times.
Speaking on his very popular Twitter page Ó Briain even went as far as accusing FIFA of doing it on purpose.
He also lamented the lack of creativity of home-made posters at the tournament saying the Irish would have done a better job.
And they’ve clearly banned the home-made banners. No “Davy Keogh says Hello” at this tournament.
— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) June 26, 2014
Although he may not have seen these guys!
I missed the goal but I didn't miss this...I have to marry all 4? #WorldCup2014 pic.twitter.com/cO8OhBA1hX
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) June 26, 2014
The comedian was keen to stress he has no problem with “attractive women”, but would prefer if FIFA would show fans of all shapes and sizes.
I have nothing against attractive women per se; I just think Fifa choose every crowd shot like it’s a Coke ad.
— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) June 26, 2014
Do you agree with Dara? Would you rather just watch the beautiful game?
