Have you ever felt like sports commentators like Cris Collinsworth and Joe Davis can get a little wild on NFL and MLB broadcasts sometimes? Their real-world tangents are nothing compared to some recently uncovered voice lines for MLB Slugfest 2003.
“Enjoying some smoked whale meat up in the booth today,” one of the fictional casters says mid-game. “I don’t really care for it, but I can’t stop eating it.”
Other lines talk about players getting drunk, the commentators walking into traffic, audio engineers getting electrocuted, and even families being murdered. It’s some truly unhinged stuff.
This post offers a really intriguing take on the world of sports commentary! It’s always fascinating to see the behind-the-scenes moments and the unexpected things that can come up in the industry. Thanks for sharing these insights!
I completely agree! The behind-the-scenes insights into rejected voice lines really highlight the creative process and the sometimes unexpected directions commentary can take. It shows just how much personality these commentators bring to the game, even in moments that never make it to air!