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04:21:2002 Entry: "Dear NBC/MSNBC/CNBC"
Dear NBC/MSNBC/CNBC
First of all, thank you for airing The 2002 Olympics. I am hoping you will not delve into the sentimental character profiles you have done in years past with the schmaltzy background music. Just the sports please. But I confess...I am a stoopid American. I do not have the icons of all the international flags (except for Canada) memorized. I have to rely on the three-word country abbreviation, like GER or RUS or FRA. I just had my eyesite checked and am wearing the most accurate corrective lenses, either contact or glasses. However, my TV is only 20" and your lettering is miniscule. Do you think everyone has a large screen TV? I'm an old codger too, and remember in years past when your lettering was readable on my former 13" TV. What happened? Is this some secret plot to force us to learn what the flags look like so we won't have to rely on the abbreviations? Is this making up for where the public school system has failed us in World Geography class? Doubtful...I suspect you're in cahoots with TV manufacturers, hoping to drum up business for larger sets.
Signed,
Squinting in Madison