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Fans Demand 'Mute Collinsworth' Button at Super Bowl
9 Feb
Summary
- Fans criticized Cris Collinsworth's Super Bowl commentary.
- Social media users called for a 'mute' option for the analyst.
- Viewers accused Collinsworth of stating the obvious during the game.
Fans expressed strong dissatisfaction with NBC analyst Cris Collinsworth's commentary during Super Bowl LX. A significant number of viewers took to social media platforms to voice their complaints, with many accusing the long-time broadcaster of "stating the obvious." This sentiment quickly fueled demands for a selective mute option, allowing viewers to disable his audio feed during the broadcast.
Collinsworth, who has nearly 40 years of broadcasting experience, was covering the championship game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. Despite his extensive career, his commentary on Sunday's game did not resonate well with a segment of the audience. Social media discussions highlighted numerous complaints, with some fans stating they would "pay extra" for the ability to mute him specifically, while others found his remarks "insufferable."
