NBC complaint: Talking

As you of course know, the start of the Tokyo Olympics is just 2 days away, and the Paralympics will begin later next month unless COVID-19 officially derails these events. I have a demand to make, NBC. Do not yap. While the opening and closing ceremonies are underway, I do not want to hear endless babbling from the commentators. It happened in Pyeongchang, and I was seriously displeased. It’s extremely annoying, and it’s disrespectful to the performers. Even locals cannot attend these Olympics, let alone gaijin, and even if spectators could be admitted, it still wouldn’t be possible for me to be there. I can’t afford to fly to Japan. I’ll be able to see the culture in the ceremonies only by watching TV. If you want to explain something that an American audience might not understand, that’s fine. Get the explanation done quickly, though, and then be quiet. If my enjoyment of the Olympic ceremonies is ruined yet again by constant jabbering from commentators, I will be furious. Respect the performers. Respect the TV audience and our right to enjoy the performances.