Wednesday, July 14, 2010

The Montage and YouTube

It used to be when you missed a game, you would not be able to see the goal of the year that everyone is talking about. You would try to remember to watch the news to see the recap, but this wasn't always possible. And that would've been it. You would have missed the chance to enter the conversation around the water cooler. And then four years later the conversation would start up again and once again you would be shafted. Well not anymore my friends, because YouTube has pretty much ensured we will never again miss a thing.
One thing that I love at the end of the World Cup is watching the montages created, summarizing the tournament; they remind me of the highs and lows and usually tap into the emotion experienced by the fans and the players. With that being said, the BBC makes one hell of montage, which I think you should watch; BBC 2010 World Cup 2010 Closing Montage is probably my favourite. It sends shivers down my spine and even made me tear up a little.
Watch it, enjoy it and think about how this tournament has affected the way the world views sport and South Africa. Then revel in the fact that without YouTube you would have never have seen it. Thank you BBC, YouTube and ABCDJLG, because I do love a montage.

1 comment:

  1. I love how it has increased the participation of north americans in sport. I also love how well it went, and how it really showcased Africa and South Africa in such a wonderful light - the americans really caught on to the vuvuzela thing too.
    The clip made me misty too.

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