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He was quoted Dario Fo, they feel uncomfortable Torquemada and his Investigationthere is talk of censorship, repression and other things that could raise the specter of dictatorship: the day Nizzola, president of the Football League, said “no” to disrespectful comments from players Gialappa, voices were raised in support of the irony applied to football. And after the rumors, “no” became “yes”.
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Now, after four attacks by Gialappa, in person, in Serie A, the scenario has changed drastically. Giorgio Bocca in these pages he defined alternative commentary as “a sign of the times and their plebeian vulgarity”. He criticized the humor of “sergeants and recruits”. And there was no shortage of reactions. Starting with the third short response (Santin-Taranto-Gherarducci): «We had a great time reading Bocca’s article and we have nothing to say». It adds something more Roberto Giovalli, deputy general director and director of the Tele+ network, who lamented: «I regret that Bocca did not understand Gialappa’s comments as a way to belittle football, which in a country of fans we all want to be sacred but which we all then criticize, say and write that after all it is just a game that turns into idolatrous violence».
It was Gialappa’s colleagues who fully embraced the line Giorgio Bocca. Those who make the news, on the radio or on TV, are serious. Bruno Pizzul, for example: «I read the comment and found it a bit harsh – said the voice of the country – but basically fair. Rather, not because football is sacred, but because Gialappa’s insinuation seems absurd to me. Their task is very difficult: they must always find something to laugh at. I don’t like it, but it doesn’t surprise me either.”
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Judgment of Sandro Ciotti: «I only attended a match commented on by the three of Gialappa once: that was enough for me. Their humor is branded. They make fun of Romanesque and Neapolitan dialects, but to me the excesses of Brianza are not funny.” Still. Giampiero Galeazzialways present in reviews Never say goals: «Making fun of footballers and journalists is easy, easy but very inconsistent. Fortunately, Tele+ offers the possibility to choose between two comments. Their favorite target tells you…”
I agree with the need to respect the players and their efforts, of course, José Altafini: «Many years ago I made an ironic comment, my reference was Beppe Viola, a master. There Gialappa, instead he teases, sometimes too hard. Giorgio Bocca he was right about one thing: the match is a footballer’s job, commentary should be a means of helping the audience understand what is happening on the pitch. So the live commentary must be serious, while the post-match report can be joking. And the Gialappa trio is hilarious.”
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Then there is the softer wing, which recognizes and does not forget the superiority of the three (Gianni Mina: «Gialappa is a novelty in a world that takes itself too seriously: I just hope they don’t exaggerate, as happened with Chiambretti») but still choose ancient comment. “Fans take sides and participate and should be respected during live broadcasts. Then, after the game is over, he takes a more detached stance, and can then joke around with pictures and comments. And Gialappa does that very well,” he said Carlo Nesti.
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“There’s no problem, it’s just a matter of taste,” he added Giorgio Comaschi, new face of Tmc: «I don’t find the comments of the three vulgar, although during the game the level can drop every once in a while: it’s hard to stay in a certain register for an hour and a half. Personally, I find all that noise, the sounds that accompany comments annoying. The match is a psychodrama, you have to enjoy it thoroughly, this is a serious matter. And who says traditional commentary doesn’t leave room for humor? There Gialappa he deserves to break down walls, he brings irony to the football field, but it is also true that he gives his best in a program like Never say goals».
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Important, second Massimo DeLuca, responsible for Fininvest’s sports services, is that viewers can choose. He always chooses “serious” news, «because Bocca is right: football is a serious matter and should be treated as such. And then I want to be informed about what happens on the pitch.” See you in the next game.
