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For some reason, we tend to forgive Gus Johnson for sins we'd find unforgivable in other broadcasters. He's high histrionics, high volume, high intensity, high volume, high pitch, all of it. He's 95 percent bluster. Of course, this is why we love him.
Or do we? Does the sugary drip of Gus Johnson weigh too heavily on the soul the further we get away from him? Can we really forgive the screaming of that Gonzaga-UCLA game? Is that what we really want from a broadcaster? Does he lose points for trying to negotiate a peace agreement with Isiah Thomas and Bill Simmons? You make the call.
Do you like the Gus Johnson? Do you not like the Gus Johnson? Let us know.
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Shouldn't Gus be calling my totally awesome poker tourneys with House and Blueboy at Kimmel's house? Can we get a ruling on this?
A bazillion times yes.
I like him, I'm just not sure how Simmons feels about him. if only he would let me know in some subtle way...
An extremely enthusiastic, hyper-excitable "Approve".
But who's the black guy in the picture?
I just wish I could find tape of when Gus was doing play-by-play for the Tigers.
Hearty approval. It's a schtick, but it seems to come from somewhere genuine and sincere.
Wasn't there a more pixelated screen cap available?
Looks like the picture of Gus is starting to dissappear. Hurry the fuck up, McFly!
I think if you would want the guy broadcasting you trying to pick up a chick, he gets the approval. Who wouldn't want Gus screaming in joy as you pull a girl out of your league?
Why are we even voting for this? He's a pimp!!
I have one rule in life, and that is to approve any man named Gus.
What can you say? The man loves his job, and he wants to share that love with us. As loudly as humanly possible.
@mlmintampa: I'd rather have Gus Johnson do color commentary on my bowel movements.
@Yostal: Who cares if it's sincere? It's hilarious and awesome.
@HebrewHammer: What is Gus short for? Gustav? Because if so, I'd definitely go by 'Gustav Johnson.'
Rise and Fire!
You'd inspire a more heated debate if you asked if the sky was blue.
1,000,000 times yes
My brother once suggest Gus to call games of Yahtzee. "Needs to roll a FIVE...he's been AWESOME...ROLLS THE DICE...OHHHHHHH YAHTZEE!!!! HA HA!!"
GUS JOHNSON. GOTTA LOVE HIM!!! HA HA (enthusiastic cackle)
@HebrewHammer: Even Gus the Hitchiking Ghost from Disney's The Haunted Mansion?
@Gourmet Spud:
Yeah, I assumed since Simmons loves him, he was white.
He's the Jim Ross of actual sports. What's not to love?
Was somebody trying to erase the guy in the back using Microsoft Paint?
"He selects the 'Approve' radio button... HE MOVES THE MOUSE OVER TO THE 'VOTE' BUTTON... HE CLICKS ON THE 'SUBMIT BUTTON!!!! YES!!!! AHAHAHAHA!!!
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In related voting, I approved Jason Portuondo over at Deadspin.ca.
Because he is willing to work professionally with the name Gus, he gets my Approval.
This picture gets the point across much better:
[hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu]
/shits pants
/cackles
This vote just reminds me of the anger I still have that we all had to listen to the droning of Joe Buck as "The Giant Snatch" unfolded.
Martin Lawrence works for CBS sports?
@HebrewHammer: That's just one of my rules.
@LosOsosdeChicago: His favorite moment in college basketball is Princeton's upset of UCLA, so that doesn't help his street cred much.
+ Watch video
Kurt Bush runs out of gas....
Approved. The Slipper Still Fits!
One of Simmons' best ideas ever (probably taken from one of his readers) is to put Gus Johnson in a studio and bring him out with 5 minutes left in close games. I also hear he's back to doing Sweet 16 and Elite 8 coverage this year too. Awesome.
The people who gave Gus Johnson a 'Disapprove' probably voted 'Approve' on Billy Packer.
His voice reminds me of March Madness and for that I love him.
He seems to genuinely love the games he covers, so yes.
He's no Marques Johnson but he's damn good.
He's black? That changes my opinion completely.
His announcing of Ohio State's win over Butler last year in the Tourney was amazing.
"Lewis... THREE BALL... HE GOT IT OHHHHHHH!"
@Brazil Thrill:
Those 82 people are communists.
Who could vote against Gus Johnson? Seriously, he makes sports fun.
I'm sure in twenty years we'll all turn on him, but APROVE!
@BigTenObsession:
It's like HoF voters who leave Willie Mays off of their ballot, because if Babe Ruth didn't get 100%, no one gets 100%.
@ArkansasFred: OK, you raise a good point.
@Brazil Thrill: I approved 'em both.
Gus Johnson:Gorilla Monsoon :: Billy Packer:Jesse "The Body" Ventura
@MoBot: "....and we're goin to overtime, innn Lexington! Ha Haaaaa!"
The way Simmons constantly drools over the guy is almost enough to make me vote against him. Almost.
Bynum to the Buccccckkeetttt~
The Gus remix
When I look at the weekly game lineups on CBS to see who they're showing in my area, I get excited when I see Gus is calling the game. No other announcer gets that reaction from me.
March Madness can't come soon enough...
Simply put, Gus is the man.
@HebrewHammer: What about Gus Frerotte?
Van Pelt has gotten a higher rating than Gus Johnson. That seems wrong.
@Gourmet Spud: It's Martin La.....ah, never mind.
Definitely approve. Anyone who's that passionate about what they do without acting like a know-it-all (*cough* Billy Packer *cough*) gets my vote.
He's whoring himself out on his website. Pretty weak ringtones for each pro team and each college.
Only $1.99 each!
[www.gusjohnsonsports.com]
Enter. Princeton.