Azonic Posted May 23, 2010 Share When he isn't on Tv, what does he do for a living? Translate for the deaf? Can the oke for once please do an interview or intro without talking with his hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispy Posted May 23, 2010 Share I think it is a very unfair comment to make. Johnny Koen is one of the true gentleman of cycling in SA and by far the best commentator in the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAD4 Posted May 23, 2010 Share When he isn't on Tv, what does he do for a living? He makes Velotex clothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted May 23, 2010 Share Gentleman or not, the hand gestures gotta go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicada Posted May 23, 2010 Share You must be pretty bored, nothing else to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldschool Posted May 23, 2010 Share Azonic, very easy to be an armchair critic. Mr Koen for you that is, is better than many other most other cycling commentators, even the guy that currently does the Giro on SuperSport. I also dont understand what you mean by what he does for a living? Anyway, you are surely too bored in life to start such a silly negative thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted May 23, 2010 Share Ag, take a chill pill you all. Yes, he is a true gentleman and very clued up on his cycling and all the goings on in the cycling world. I agree, the best SA has to offer. My point is how ridiculous would it look if SABC field reporters started gesturing with their hands for everything they are saying? Yes, its not a biggie, just something I (ME, EK, i-Me), finds irritating. Say what you will, that's my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted May 23, 2010 Share Excellent commentator, knows his stuff. Cant say i've ever noticed it him using excessive hand gestures, but now i'll most probably look out for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted May 23, 2010 Share Scotty, that's that problem I've got! I look more at his hands than what he's saying! I got no issues with him, I'm just mesmerized by the gestures when he's on Tv! I think I've spoiled him for you now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob22 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Johnny is a real professional and a great commentator. He also knows a lot about SA racing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisH Posted May 23, 2010 Share Allow me to hijack your thread with a similar annoyance. Where the hell did Paul Cordes get that accent from? It's half Afrikaans, half American, half Portuguese and 150% annoying. Right. Bring it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidekick Racer Posted May 23, 2010 Share Jonny Koen is a super guy! Was a pretty fantastic rider in his day too.. Won quite a few races!! The nice thing is he never goes on about how it was in his riding days, or his results, he just loves the sport... super humble guy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodSweatTears Posted May 23, 2010 Share Mr. Jonny is truely a great man to know. Never says nothing negative, or at least in public, about no one.But yes I have also noticed the hand movements, only watched the show once. But he is by FAR better, untouched, than the guy doing the Giro at the moment . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC007 Posted May 23, 2010 Share Yes I agree...knows his job well but maybe spend more on his Velotex business and offer clients a better service!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Willemse Posted May 24, 2010 Share Johny is a fantastic person and one of the few gentlemans in our game. Always have a joke, knows his cycling and never run someone down in public.We raced together for many years and he was one of the most clever riders in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted May 24, 2010 Share Can't say I am annoyed by his hand gestures, I also use my hands a plenty when I talk. At least this thread has painted a great picture of what a super guy he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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