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Originally Posted by chonkoa  I know it is your opinion, and you can't be wrong within the context of your opinion. Now outside that context, it gets interesting because it becomes rather subjective.
So you like Hamilton then. I can understand your gripes with the media hype surrounding Hamilton especially with the English media. I think you need to look at Hamilton's nationality, the stage F-1 share in the UK, the team he drives for. I remember when Button won the Hungarian or Turkish GP(can't remember) last year- he got the same media attention.
So venting out our annoyance with a certain sect of the media on the object of attention in my limited opinion is not fair.
Vent it on the culprit and not the poor little guy.
No comment to that- DC is entitled to his opinion. Need we be reminded who Hamilton's teammate is. The last time I checked, it was the 2 time defending WDC, and he is about 10 points behind the kid.
I live in the US doesn't mean my source of information is confined to the American press only. Yes I do read the British press, and believe it or not, I see the hype but I don't waste my time on it.
You probably hear nothing about Kubica because he is not leading the championship- don't blame Hamilton for having the press attention.
Don't blame the Azzuris for the press attention because they won the world Cup.
Don't blame the Kiwis for the press attention because they won the Louis Vitton...I actually fancy them beating Alinghi.
Don't blame Cabrera for the press attention because he won the US open. |
Guess what... I completely agree with you, it isn't Hamilton's fault at all, and its completely the fault of the British media. But being the shortsighted individual I am, I can't pinpoint an individual creating the hype about Hamilton to blame them, because it isn't just one person - so I figure I target Hamilton because its the easiest thing to do.
The problem isn't Hamilton per se, or his ability, or his talent, or his luck etc, its the frustration at what I consider overhype, which is overshadowing the sport of F1 - because I want to know about the 20 drivers, not just one.
I agree with all your comments about British media - wanting to idolise him, wanting a new hero etc. If I was British I'm sure I would be proud too. Unfortunately I'm not British (even though we're part of the commonwealth), and unfortunately I'm a selfish person who wants to watch F1 for F1 and not for one man.
It is for this reason I would like Hamilton to fail in a large way, because by taking it out of Hamilton, will shut the media up in the fastest way possible
. I could be wise and fair, and focus my pissed off-ness at the media, but hey I'm lazy.
Maybe I just need to watch coverage from another country
When it comes down to it, this is what some would call a religious discussion - there is no winner and there is no right answer. Either you like him or you don't, and everyone's got their reasons. Although its been a refreshing discussion.