Bernie Ecclestone on the various Miami gimmicks: "Many stupid things come out of America."

(The drivers seemed really embarrassed by that podium thing on the Wednesday before - it was on Sky Sports F1 - all the other stuff on the way to the podium after the race didn't impress some of them either - but think of the money guys).

More - www.planetf1.com/news/bernie-ecclestone-stupid-things-come-out-of-america/

On 5/18/2022 9:39 AM, Mr Gobrien wrote:
>
> Bernie Ecclestone on the various Miami gimmicks: "Many stupid things come out of America."
>
> (The drivers seemed really embarrassed by that podium thing on the Wednesday before - it was on Sky Sports F1 - all the other stuff on the way to the podium after the race didn't impress some of them either - but think of the money guys).
>
> More - www.planetf1.com/news/bernie-ecclestone-stupid-things-come-out-of-america/

Bernie ain't wrong. Not limited to Formula One.

On Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 6:39:13 AM UTC-7, Mr Gobrien wrote:
> Bernie Ecclestone on the various Miami gimmicks: "Many stupid things come out of America."
>
> (The drivers seemed really embarrassed by that podium thing on the Wednesday before - it was on Sky Sports F1 - all the other stuff on the way to the podium after the race didn't impress some of them either - but think of the money guys).
>
> More - www.planetf1.com/news/bernie-ecclestone-stupid-things-come-out-of-america/

pot calling the kettle ......

Mr Gobrien <mr_gobrien@yahoo.co.uk> writes:
> Bernie Ecclestone on the various Miami gimmicks: "Many stupid things
> come out of America."

Right now, only about 33 million of them. But that's because 90% don't
have a passport.

> (The drivers seemed really embarrassed by that podium thing on the
> Wednesday before - it was on Sky Sports F1 - all the other stuff on
> the way to the podium after the race didn't impress some of them
> either - but think of the money guys).
>
> More -
> www.planetf1.com/news/bernie-ecclestone-stupid-things-come-out-of-america/

We watched the race in the pub and left before the non-racing commenced.
It would have been helpful if you'd have quoted even a few details from
the article so I wouldn't need to leave the newsreader to see to what
you were referring. clicky-clicky-clicky...
"""
From a police escort to the podium to football helmets for
the top three, the Miami Grand Prix was full of gimmicks
"""
Sure, that's completely freaking retarded, but there were no bald
eagles, no guns, no minstrel shows, no invasions of Iraq or accidental
references thereto[*], so to be honest, they could have done way worse.

Phil
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On Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 5:50:47 AM UTC-6, Phil Carmody wrote:

> It would have been helpful if you'd have quoted even a few details from
> the article so I wouldn't need to leave the newsreader to see to what
> you were referring.

Please take care of yourself during this difficult time.

my browser opens a separate window when i click a weblink

and i try to make it easy for readers to read my posts quickly and then just give the resource if they want to pursue things further with it.

but i'll bear your views in mind