Hey, Mom! Talking to My Mother #812 - Star Trek Discovery takes a knee
Hi Mom,
Continuing with my post from the other day -- Hey Mom #809 -- about issues with Trump's reactions to black athletes choice of protest, both the NBA champion Golden State Warriors who were uninterested in visiting the White House with him in it, and the many NFL athletes protesting both his "presidency" and the entire state of the Hate Nation, especially in regards to race.
I have not had a chance to see the new Star Trek show yet, but I was excited to see the cast protest in this way.
Following the share of the Star Trek article from EW, there's another EW article about the football protests and how ratings are down, supposedly, because of people not appreciating the NFL players (and owners and coaches etc.) mode of protest.
I emphasize the word "supposedly" because I feel there's faulty cause and effect reasoning in being certain that the form of protest by players is causing people who would otherwise watch a game, like the Sunday night game, to choose not to watch. There are literally millions of causes for why the ratings may have gone down. I can't say I am right to be dubious. I am just dubious about the conclusion.
That said, Directv is offering full refunds of NFL Ticket to fans who are disgusted by the form of protest by players, coaches, owners, and various folks in the NFL. This strikes me as a political statement and not a decision made by need.
So, now the shares...
link to this article
Star Trek: Discovery cast takes a knee in premiere night protest
Costar Jason Isaacs likewise weighed in on Twitter:
In the spirit of Gene Roddenberry - If I could take one knee on the bridge I would.#StarTrekDiscovery
The silent protest follows more than 100 NFL team members taking the knee and sitting in solidarity after President Trump’s during national anthem performances around the league on Sunday in protest of police brutality and injustice. Dozens of others locked arms in defiance of Trump (though the president seemed to believe that show of disapproval was actually done in support of his message).
Martin-Green’s kneeling photo provoked largely supportive reactions on her account, along with a few slams:
— “‘I’m an Aussie & I say yay for any American taking a knee. Trump is way out of line. From the other side of the world he’s a total joke. Hats off to you all. Kneel with pride.”
— “great show, congratulations, every winter I watched voyager one of my old favorite Star Trek, seen sister doing her thing it’s so inspiring, many blessings”
— “Ridiculous, lost a follower! It’s disrespectful to those that died for our flag no matter how you look at it #shameful”
— “If a knee in Freddy Gray’s back pissed off the people who are mad at people taking a knee this would all be over. I love this group even more!”
— “Wow I was a huge fan of yours and you just completely screwed that up. Time to free up space on my dvr now that I won’t be recording your show.”
Later, Martin-Green added: “Thank you. All of you. CBS, writers, producers, directors, crew and cast. For your gifts and fervor. And thank you, those watching. For tuning in. For your passion, support, and love. I. Do. NOT take it lightly. I thank God for you. And I’m excited to take this journey with you.”
Previously Discovery made some waves after the show’s producer Aaron Harberts discussed with EW the political allegory being explored in the show’s first season storyline, noting the writing process “began as a commentary on our own divided nation — in terms of Trump supporters and non-Trump supporters …The Klingons are going to help us really look at certain sides of ourselves and our country. Isolationism is a big theme. Racial purity is a big theme. The Klingons are not the enemy, but they do have a different view on things. It raises big questions: Should we let people in? Do we want to change?”
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link to this article
NFL Sunday night ratings down amid kneeling protest
In the preliminary metered-market results, NBC Sports coverage of Sunday Night Football was down about 10 percent versus last year’s comparable matchup.
The Oakland Raiders vs. Washington Redskins game averaged an 11.6 rating, 20 share in metered-market households. That’s also down from the first two games of the season, last week’s Falcons vs. Packers game and Sept. 10’s Giants at Dallas game.
BUT the game was also a blowout. Viewership peaked during the second quarter and then dropped after Washington led 21-0 less than five minutes into the third quarter.
Also, CBS touted some gains for its Sunday daytime NFL coverage — at least earlier in the day. The network’s regional football coverage at 1 p.m. was up 11 percent, though its afternoon national game coverage was basically flat.
The results come amid a day of sitting and kneeling protests by NFL players after President Trump’s attack on protesting players — even the cast of Star Trek: Discovery posted a taking-a-knee photo. But while one might easily assume Sunday primetime fans switched off en masse because of all the controversy, these still-strong numbers plus the blowout factor don’t lend themselves to any clear conclusions.
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Reflect and connect.
Have someone give you a kiss, and tell you that I love you, Mom.
I miss you so very much, Mom.
Talk to you tomorrow, Mom.
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