Most annoying homer call

fat dude · 06-09-2004, 09:23 AM

Does anyone else find the following call to be worse than fingernails on chalkboard?

"You ca-a-an putitontheboa-a-ard YES!"

I believe it's the White Sox TV guys, but I could be wrong. I just know that when they show game highlights with lots of homers, I think to myself, "who the heck came up with this, and why the heck doesn't someone stop it? I'm sure glad Jerry Remey never picked up something so crass." Maybe I am hypersensitive to this particular issue.

Dagrims · 06-09-2004, 09:39 AM

Yup, it's Hawk Harrelson. I get WGN on cable so sometimes I watch the White Sox games with the sound down. By the way, the word 'homer' in your thread title has a double meaning when talking about the White Sox announcers. He loves to say 'score one for the good guys' or some such nonsense.

I'm sure you've just watched Sportscenter since the Sox hit six homeruns yesterday against Philly.

PotatoPeeler · 06-09-2004, 11:17 AM

Dave Niehaus is a close 2nd.

Gastric ReFlux · 06-09-2004, 11:19 AM

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Originally posted by Dagrims

I'm sure you've just watched Sportscenter since the Sox hit six homeruns yesterday against Philly.

Gload was in the lineup, and the protection he gave his teammates was incredible.

fat dude · 06-09-2004, 12:38 PM

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Originally posted by Gastric ReFlux
Gload was in the lineup, and the protection he gave his teammates was incredible.

Nice.

Akrobat · 06-09-2004, 12:43 PM

I watched one of their games back when MLB Extra Innings was free, and they are the most biased, annoying announcers I've evern listened to. I feel sorry for White Sox fans because of the crap they must fill their head with. In one inning alone they mentioned how Miguel Olivo was one of the strongest players in the league and an all-star within the next year, and how Juan Uribe was one of the best up and comers. They think every player on that team is the next coming of Vladimir Guerrero.

tim_uwrf · 06-09-2004, 12:45 PM

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Originally posted by Dagrims
By the way, the word 'homer' in your thread title has a double meaning when talking about the White Sox announcers. He loves to say 'score one for the good guys' or some such nonsense.

Thats what I thought the thread was about. And didn't think it was about a homerun until you bring up that comment.

statfreak · 06-09-2004, 01:09 PM

that one on sportscenter is pretty damn annoying

Teddyballgame · 06-09-2004, 01:39 PM

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Originally posted by Akrobat
I watched one of their games back when MLB Extra Innings was free, and they are the most biased, annoying announcers I've evern listened to. I feel sorry for White Sox fans because of the crap they must fill their head with. In one inning alone they mentioned how Miguel Olivo was one of the strongest players in the league and an all-star within the next year, and how Juan Uribe was one of the best up and comers. They think every player on that team is the next coming of Vladimir Guerrero.

This is why I like the Red Sox guys. They're pretty big homers, but they do it in a jokey fashion. They laugh about it, not really taking themselves seriously at all but pulling for the Red Sox the whole time. It's really fun to watch the game with Orsillo/Remy or McDonough/Remy calling the games.

Rockpile · 06-09-2004, 02:37 PM

No way...

the Pirates announcer's "Knick, knack paddy whack" crap is the most annoying thing I've ever heard. Think about it this way...as rare as Pirates highlights are on ESPN I want to puke everytime I hear that crap.

Akrobat · 06-09-2004, 03:32 PM

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Originally posted by Teddyballgame
This is why I like the Red Sox guys. They're pretty big homers, but they do it in a jokey fashion. They laugh about it, not really taking themselves seriously at all but pulling for the Red Sox the whole time. It's really fun to watch the game with Orsillo/Remy or McDonough/Remy calling the games.

Tell me about it... after they showed a trivia question about the 57? year old catcher Remy jokingly said that he'd love to try and make a comeback, and Orsillo had some witty reply to go with it. Those are the types of things that keeps the games interesting, though I think Remy could lose his "buenos noches amigos" line

PurdueBrad · 06-09-2004, 03:39 PM

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Originally posted by tim_uwrf
Thats what I thought the thread was about. And didn't think it was about a homerun until you bring up that comment.

Yeah, Chicago actually has it bad two ways. Worst television homerun call and really my least favorite tv announcers are definitely Hawk and D.J. on the Southside.

However, I think we've also got the worst 'homer' in sports here too and that is Ron Santo on WGN-radio. He will get so frustrated with the team that he seriously, no joke (anybody that listened to the Saturday game of Cubs at Pirates, the day after Mackowiak's HUGE night), will stop talking. He didn't talk at all, for two full innings leaving his partner soloing essentially. And then Santo had the nerve to complain about Lloyd McClendon questioning an umpire about the hit bastman ratio 16-2 at the time in the season-long series (Cubs hitting 16 Pirates) when I've heard him numerous times spout off about how Cubs pitchers need to protect Cub hitters, Dusty should say something, etc.

PotatoPeeler · 06-09-2004, 03:42 PM

I think Steve Stone and Chip Caray are pretty bad too. I remember listening to Stone with Harry Caray and didn't think he was too bad. Ever since he came back, though, he's been pretty horrible, IMO. Still, it's better than the Caray/Joe Carter combo.

ihatenames · 06-09-2004, 03:50 PM

I actually like chip and steve. I didn't like chip when it was joe carter or dave otto. Now that Steve has come back i really enjoy that combo. I'd defend them, but i'm not even sure why i like them.

matskralc · 06-09-2004, 04:42 PM

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Originally posted by Rockpile
No way...

the Pirates announcer's "Knick, knack paddy whack" crap is the most annoying thing I've ever heard. Think about it this way...as rare as Pirates highlights are on ESPN I want to puke everytime I hear that crap.

Yeah, Greg Brown definitely tries way too hard with his home run calls.

I've always liked Lanny Frattare's "Go ball! Get out of here! It's gone!" Nice, simple, and not overdone.

Dagrims · 06-09-2004, 04:59 PM

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Originally posted by PotatoPeeler
I think Steve Stone and Chip Caray are pretty bad too.

I'm glad Chip Caray moved away from basketball, because I never liked him as an Orlando Magic commentater. He and Goose Givens were a bad combination (and we're still stuck with 'Goose').

statfreak · 06-09-2004, 05:25 PM

I've always liked Steve Stone... but nobody beats Bob Uecker. Get up, get up, get outta here... gone!

sometimes I listen to brewers games just to hear him call the game...

ihatenames · 06-09-2004, 05:29 PM

when i used to live in wisconsin i loved bob uecker. He is easily my favorite broadcaster.

twins15 · 06-09-2004, 06:35 PM

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Originally posted by fat dude
Does anyone else find the following call to be worse than fingernails on chalkboard?

"You ca-a-an putitontheboa-a-ard YES!"

I believe it's the White Sox TV guys, but I could be wrong. I just know that when they show game highlights with lots of homers, I think to myself, "who the heck came up with this, and why the heck doesn't someone stop it? I'm sure glad Jerry Remey never picked up something so crass." Maybe I am hypersensitive to this particular issue.

I hate that call, and the White Sux announcers, with a passion. When the Twins do play the Sux, and the Twins are winning, I love turning it to WGN, just to hear the Sux announcers.

CubsSox · 06-09-2004, 08:10 PM

And I hate the Twins and they should've been contracted...

06-09-2004, 09:23 AM	#1
fat dude Major Leagues Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 392	Most annoying homer call Does anyone else find the following call to be worse than fingernails on chalkboard? "You ca-a-an putitontheboa-a-ard YES!" I believe it's the White Sox TV guys, but I could be wrong. I just know that when they show game highlights with lots of homers, I think to myself, "who the heck came up with this, and why the heck doesn't someone stop it? I'm sure glad Jerry Remey never picked up something so crass." Maybe I am hypersensitive to this particular issue.

06-09-2004, 09:39 AM	#2
Dagrims Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,827	Yup, it's Hawk Harrelson. I get WGN on cable so sometimes I watch the White Sox games with the sound down. By the way, the word 'homer' in your thread title has a double meaning when talking about the White Sox announcers. He loves to say 'score one for the good guys' or some such nonsense. I'm sure you've just watched Sportscenter since the Sox hit six homeruns yesterday against Philly. Last edited by Dagrims; 06-09-2004 at 09:42 AM.

06-09-2004, 11:17 AM	#3
PotatoPeeler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 3,639	Dave Niehaus is a close 2nd. __________________ 培傑西 I have never taken a lesson on how to talk on TV in my life. - Tim McCarver Guns have only two enemies; rust and liberals. The world is a comedy to those that think; a tragedy to those that feel.

06-09-2004, 12:43 PM	#6
Akrobat All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 922	I watched one of their games back when MLB Extra Innings was free, and they are the most biased, annoying announcers I've evern listened to. I feel sorry for White Sox fans because of the crap they must fill their head with. In one inning alone they mentioned how Miguel Olivo was one of the strongest players in the league and an all-star within the next year, and how Juan Uribe was one of the best up and comers. They think every player on that team is the next coming of Vladimir Guerrero. __________________ Writers-Bloc -- Boston Saints -1990: Player to be Announced

06-09-2004, 01:09 PM	#8
statfreak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 2,434	that one on sportscenter is pretty damn annoying __________________ Roll out the barrel!

06-09-2004, 02:37 PM	#10
Rockpile All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 620	No way... the Pirates announcer's "Knick, knack paddy whack" crap is the most annoying thing I've ever heard. Think about it this way...as rare as Pirates highlights are on ESPN I want to puke everytime I hear that crap.

06-09-2004, 03:42 PM	#13
PotatoPeeler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 3,639	I think Steve Stone and Chip Caray are pretty bad too. I remember listening to Stone with Harry Caray and didn't think he was too bad. Ever since he came back, though, he's been pretty horrible, IMO. Still, it's better than the Caray/Joe Carter combo. __________________ 培傑西 I have never taken a lesson on how to talk on TV in my life. - Tim McCarver Guns have only two enemies; rust and liberals. The world is a comedy to those that think; a tragedy to those that feel.

06-09-2004, 03:50 PM	#14
ihatenames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockford Posts: 2,534	I actually like chip and steve. I didn't like chip when it was joe carter or dave otto. Now that Steve has come back i really enjoy that combo. I'd defend them, but i'm not even sure why i like them. __________________ New Album coming soon!

06-09-2004, 05:25 PM	#17
statfreak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 2,434	I've always liked Steve Stone... but nobody beats Bob Uecker. Get up, get up, get outta here... gone! sometimes I listen to brewers games just to hear him call the game... __________________ Roll out the barrel!

06-09-2004, 05:29 PM	#18
ihatenames Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rockford Posts: 2,534	when i used to live in wisconsin i loved bob uecker. He is easily my favorite broadcaster. __________________ New Album coming soon!

06-09-2004, 08:10 PM	#20
CubsSox Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 206	And I hate the Twins and they should've been contracted... __________________ It's me... Chae!