Friday, September 17, 2010

Interpreting "styles"

The local TV station's sports commentators have come down with a case of group food poisoning, with the soccer match about to begin, the station managers have only been able to recruit some interpreters to handle the live TV, radio, web cast and shopping mall commentating. The following are some excerpts of their performances:

A:"The red team defense delivers the ball to the forward where he shoots and scores."

B:"Player 1 passes to player 2. Player 2 sends the ball down the field to player 3. Player 3 passes to player 4, player 4 shoots and scores."

C:"The red team repels blue team's offense and passes to their forwards. The forwards advance towards the 3 point zone, when one forward shoots and scores a birdie."

D:"The Brazilian team defends successfully against England's all out attack. They deliver the ball to forwards Jose and Sandoz. Jose and Sandoz take advantage of the weak English defense and utilize their superior speed to avoid the off side trap and execute a wall pass. Sandoz's power shot grazes off the turf causing the goalkeeper to misjudge the ball's direction. Brazil scores!"

Four commentators, four styles. The slow commentator can only produce a summary. Another one is up to speed, but misses the forest for the trees. In the worst case, one commentator mixes up basketball and golf with soccer terminology.

Which commentator do you prefer?

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