Rugby Question

BabsG BabsG Joined: 20/04/2004 Posts: 662 Favourite Category: Quizzes & Puzzles

Advertising hoardings

Sun 03/02/08 16:32

Just been really annoyed by these computerised hoardings surrounding the rugby pitch during the Scotland v France match. Are they as distracting for the players or is it some sort of computer wizardry which only comes up on the TV screen?

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10ClarionSt 10ClarionSt Joined: 21/03/2005 Posts: 3631 Favourite Category: ChatterBank

Thurs 07/02/08 22:59

They are painted on the grass in such a way that they appear to stand up when broadcast. It's the distance of the cameras from the pitch that makes them appear to be standing up. Optical effects.

jno jno Joined: 03/01/2005 Posts: 19876 Favourite Category: AB Suggestions

Thurs 07/02/08 23:02

Clarion, I think the Q refers to the moving ads that are around the ground - below the seating. They are very irritating to the eye (mine, anyway). I've often wondered if the players can see them too.

Question Author: BabsG BabsG Joined: 20/04/2004 Posts: 662 Favourite Category: Quizzes & Puzzles

Fri 08/02/08 12:29

Yes, it was the moving ads I was referring to. The painted ones I can put up with.

10ClarionSt 10ClarionSt Joined: 21/03/2005 Posts: 3631 Favourite Category: ChatterBank

Fri 08/02/08 20:58

Sorry Babs, I didn't read the question properly did I? I must say I've often wondered that myself. I don't why Fergie hasn't used them as an excuse for when Man U have lost games this season!