When Commentators Have Too Much Time to Talk

The commentators don't want silence during the lull between performances. So sometimes they say some interesting things.

I heard this last night during gymnastics, and luckily was able to rewind and listen to make sure I heard it right.

The male commentator who isn't Tim Daggit said the following while Nastia was standing with her legs straight, then bending over to touch her toes:

Look at the way Nastia can just take that...slender athletic body and...bend it

Photo: Reuters