Source: BroBible
Summary
A Philadelphia bartender shared a story on TikTok about a customer who asked her to change the channel to watch the World Cup at the bar. The customer requested the “American version” of the broadcast, which the bartender found bizarre. The customer was referring to the Fox Sports broadcast, while the bartender had put on the Telemundo version. Viewers in the comments section of the video discussed their preferences for Telemundo’s coverage, citing fewer commercial breaks and better angles.
Our Reading
The habit gets a new name.
Watching the World Cup at a bar is now a thing. Asking for the “American version” of the broadcast is a thing. Preferring Telemundo’s coverage over Fox Sports is a thing. The World Cup is a thing that brings people together, but also sparks debate over broadcast preferences. The real question is, who needs the volume up in the bar anyway?
It’s not about the game, it’s about the commentary.
Author: Evan Null
