Why do people complain about the way he sais Northug? It's better than most americans would do it, and it is actually quite good (even though it's not exactly right, but you can't expect that from someone who doesn't speak norwegian) I was pleasantly surprised xD
"uuuh, you are aware that some sounds are next to impossible to pronounce by people outside Scandinavia ? (Æ Ø Å sounds in particular), to complain about that is utterly ridicilous. "
Try saying PANCAKES without making the Æ sound...
Btw, Northug is the best, almost as good as Bjørn Dæhlie.<3
Well, I speak english and so do all the skiers I know. They have no problem pronouncing famous skiers names..... so why should someone struggle with names that it is their job to know?
"They have no problem pronouncing famous skiers names"
So you think. Unless you're Norwegian I'm sure natives are picking up some kind of accent.
I say give the guy a break, he was obviously trying to say Northug in a non-American accent. As a Canadian, I'd think you'd have some latitude on this. Are you as bitter about Chretien having a French accent?
uuuh, you are aware that some sounds are next to impossible to pronounce by people outside Scandinavia ? (Æ Ø Å sounds in particular), to complain about that is utterly ridicilous.
I've been downloading this years races with british commentators and they know what they're talking about. They're impartial and very enthusiastic. I think it's great!!
I know one US channel has started broadcasting xc skiing regularly this year, so the sport's steadily growing. The US and the Canadian team have several medals in the last few years, so they're as qualified to broadcast xc as anyone!
I would love to have a channel with winter sports with english commentaries. They are impartial, because the UK doesn`t have any great ski athletes. Although this commentator sounds american.
Go Norway!
petternnnnn 1 year ago
watch?v=glu4x6D_iKk
procyclingmanager08 1 year ago
That link didn't work.. :-(
BaadshahTab 1 year ago
Sportsnetwork, do you have the 4x10 km relay Sapporo World Championship?
Northug made a big attack in that race, it would have been nice to see, with english commentators! :-)
Very Nice video btw, Thanks!!!
BaadshahTab 1 year ago
Why do people complain about the way he sais Northug? It's better than most americans would do it, and it is actually quite good (even though it's not exactly right, but you can't expect that from someone who doesn't speak norwegian) I was pleasantly surprised xD
mieberggaard 1 year ago 2
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"uuuh, you are aware that some sounds are next to impossible to pronounce by people outside Scandinavia ? (Æ Ø Å sounds in particular), to complain about that is utterly ridicilous. "
Try saying PANCAKES without making the Æ sound...
Btw, Northug is the best, almost as good as Bjørn Dæhlie.<3
JTucker3 1 year ago
haha. Its a good thing that you guys have internet, so you can go firm and atleast try to attack someone. But really, you all fail badly
25602560 1 year ago
love the way he says northug: "nord-thewg"
SawViking 1 year ago 2
Pettermania!
xMetallicaxkicksxass 1 year ago 5
what a thug :P
Duffan1 2 years ago
Petter northug er bare best!
Han ruler og har den raskeste sprinten e noken gang har set!
Petter is the best skiier i have ever seen.
He comes from norway and did have skies on his legs when he was born XD
I love him!
LOLMAN966 2 years ago 13
Well, I speak english and so do all the skiers I know. They have no problem pronouncing famous skiers names..... so why should someone struggle with names that it is their job to know?
sexytimeleif 2 years ago 4
"They have no problem pronouncing famous skiers names"
So you think. Unless you're Norwegian I'm sure natives are picking up some kind of accent.
I say give the guy a break, he was obviously trying to say Northug in a non-American accent. As a Canadian, I'd think you'd have some latitude on this. Are you as bitter about Chretien having a French accent?
treble473 1 year ago
norway rules in skiing.
hornvin 2 years ago 17
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sexytimeleif 2 years ago
uuuh, you are aware that some sounds are next to impossible to pronounce by people outside Scandinavia ? (Æ Ø Å sounds in particular), to complain about that is utterly ridicilous.
PlacidDragon 2 years ago 7
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sexytimeleif 2 years ago
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Omg stop being such a crybaby
basetarded 2 years ago
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Who fucking cares?
Lasermannen 2 years ago
petter er best
jonsmebye 2 years ago 2
wow they are hammered just like me
akdjfakjfdaalkjdadfj 2 years ago
petter northug jr. rules and have pro skilz. i come from norway:):):):)
nana6111 2 years ago
thanks for upload:)
I've been downloading this years races with british commentators and they know what they're talking about. They're impartial and very enthusiastic. I think it's great!!
I know one US channel has started broadcasting xc skiing regularly this year, so the sport's steadily growing. The US and the Canadian team have several medals in the last few years, so they're as qualified to broadcast xc as anyone!
Keep it coming!;)
dilmao 2 years ago 3
I'm Norwegian by the way, and a xc skiing-junkie. So don't pull that card, "ha itj sjans", to put it Northug-style:)
dilmao 2 years ago
LOL who puts someone from Texas to comment skiing? But yeah Northug is awesome. No one can beat his spurt.
gin3 2 years ago
Cmon! Everyone knows there is plenty of snow in Texas and that they got generations of experience with skiing there
MidnightOverlord 2 years ago 2
i just knew someone would take my joke seriously :DD
gin3 2 years ago
Yes, but there is NO one who has won a Gold medlal or won something there from on Cross Country Skiing.
Tunsberg93 2 years ago
I would love to have a channel with winter sports with english commentaries. They are impartial, because the UK doesn`t have any great ski athletes. Although this commentator sounds american.
clumsy123 2 years ago
ofc he is american, so annoying to listen to
frenzyon88 2 years ago
petter northug rules
eliland 2 years ago 4
"Nor thooog"....yeah right. And this commentator knows anything about xc skiing.
xcskierboy 3 years ago