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thegeek
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That's kind of the point of election night programming though, isn't it? It's a bit bombastic and trying its best to add some entertainment to what's ultimately quite a dull process. It's why broadcasters usually go for big studios and fancy graphics and music in the first place.
Everything was pointing towards a Biden victory; if you'd been following the news you'd know that no one state could have taken Trump over 270, so why not have a bit of fun with the call and add a few seconds of tension to it? It was massively OTT but I think it's fine to be a bit The Day Today at an election.
For reference, here's Sky's call for the 2019 general election: https://youtu.be/IglgblnO5VQ
Similar sequence, well signposted but still making you wait before it appears on the flashy graphics.
Everything was pointing towards a Biden victory; if you'd been following the news you'd know that no one state could have taken Trump over 270, so why not have a bit of fun with the call and add a few seconds of tension to it? It was massively OTT but I think it's fine to be a bit The Day Today at an election.
For reference, here's Sky's call for the 2019 general election: https://youtu.be/IglgblnO5VQ
Similar sequence, well signposted but still making you wait before it appears on the flashy graphics.