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PashunSpit OP t1_ixudrg9 wrote

Reply to comment by kevn57 in I missed the Macy’s Parade. Why can’t they just allow a rewatch? by PashunSpit

That’s not the NBC coverage though. So you miss all the good stuff.

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kevn57 t1_ixv5fm9 wrote

>So you miss all the good stuff.

Sorry personal preference but I'd prefer to miss all the commercials, and the unneeded commentary. I'd rather get to watch the parade just like I was there.

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St1834 t1_ixwkr21 wrote

Not every broadcaster gives you the same viewing experience. NBC is the official broadcaster of the parade, so they give you the performances and some other things you don't get from the other broadcasters.

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kevn57 t1_ixz13hu wrote

Right I understand and if you went to the parade, it would be very difficult to actually fit in a position to see that. I was lucky enough to see the parade in person one year at balloon height and just loved it, could still here the bands.

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St1834 t1_ixz2a7x wrote

You can barely even hear the music on those other broadcasters, if at all

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ShirtPants10 t1_ixuwaax wrote

What good stuff?

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PashunSpit OP t1_ixwhhmt wrote

The performances where the seats are. I doubt they happen all the way down the route, right?

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ShirtPants10 t1_ixxhc8o wrote

What do they show on youtube?

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PashunSpit OP t1_ixz5hjk wrote

Just some recordings from the sidelines down the way. I think NBC and CBS have exclusive access to the main area; although, I’m not quite sure.

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Derpstercat t1_ixzl5vb wrote

You are correct. We missed the NBC Broadcast and watched on YouTube and none of the performances were in it.

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OneGoodRib t1_ixw8ief wrote

I watched the NBC coverage and listening to Savannah Guthrie mispronouncing Pokeeman isn't what I'd call good stuff. however having the commentators there to explain what the balloons and floats are is very helpful. There was a bunch of times I had no idea what character the balloon was supposed to be, and hearing them explain what the floats are representing and what marching band this is, that's good.

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