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To think that Andy Murray looks like a dinosaur

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BehindEveryCloud · 01/02/2015 10:20

When he's screaming/roaring.

Australian open. Hilarious reactions to missed shots, especially love the slow motion playbacks - including Djocovick (sp??) bemusement. Blatant "fuckkkkkkk"s screamed to the camera (BBC are going to need to be careful to not focus on him too much given it's daytime tv)

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BehindEveryCloud · 01/02/2015 10:22

Actually, title should prob read "AIBU to think Murray needs to represent himself in a more professional manner to represent the top player that he is?"

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needaholidaynow · 01/02/2015 10:25

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seaoflove · 01/02/2015 10:28

Does he conduct himself any differently to the other top male players? I bet they scream expletives as well, only difference being English speakers don't know what they're shouting.

PaleoRules · 01/02/2015 10:28

The swearing into camera is moronic - especially given the media storm in the week about his girlfriend's swearing.

Can't bear the guy personally.

BehindEveryCloud · 01/02/2015 10:28

I don't watch it usually either - his reactions are literally the only reason I'm not making DB change channel Grin

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Behooven · 01/02/2015 10:30

They all gurn with effort and emotion probably how they look isn't paramount in their priorities.
The screeching from the women makes me turn the TV off.

needaholidaynow · 01/02/2015 10:37

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pictish · 01/02/2015 10:41

Lol...he does a bit so yanbu. Rawr!

JoanHickson · 01/02/2015 10:45

What Dinosaur were you thinking? Poor guy can't help his looks.

silveroldie2 · 01/02/2015 11:04

I can't bear watching him which is a pity since I've waited for a winning British player for a long time.

BehindEveryCloud · 01/02/2015 11:08

Joan: any dinosaur that roars really... Less to do with his looks, more his expressions!

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fuckmeblindiknowthatcat · 01/02/2015 11:33

He does although you should know that dinosaurs do NOT roar:

I am very Envy of his girlfriend's hair. Swishy.

LadyGlen · 01/02/2015 12:10

Blimey, the bash Andy Murray crowd are out early this year. Hmm

SauvignonBlanche · 01/02/2015 12:13

YABU
C'mon Andy! Tennis

Littlehomebird · 01/02/2015 12:17

Any mirrors in your house any cloud?

pictish · 01/02/2015 12:19

I'm not bashing Andy Murray! I think he's an average looking guy - not ugly or anything - but saying he looks a bit dinosaury amused me because he does. Not in a bad way even.

I'm hardly Farah Fawcett Majors myself!

LadyGlen · 01/02/2015 12:27

Fair enough, pictish. But saying anything even remotely negative tends to elicit responses like: Can't bear the guy personally.

Littlehomebird · 01/02/2015 12:35

Personally I think andy Murray is a sporting hero & everyone should be proud of him. He is a fantastic ambassador for us. No drink, drugs, prostitutes,rape charges ,driving offences etc. but on you go bash him cos you don't like his looks folks. Honest to god! Bradley wiggins & Ben ainsley could hardly be described as handsome could they but I don't see any bitching about them!!

pictish · 01/02/2015 12:40

Hmm I'm not convinced by the heroism to be found in being the best at hitting a ball over a net, but good luck to the guy!

Behooven · 01/02/2015 12:41

I know it's a lighthearted thread but if I started a thread comparing for example, Serena Williams to a hippo in a tutu I'd expect to get handed my arse to play with.

Redling · 01/02/2015 12:49

I seriously doubt in the midst of a serious grand slam final he gives a flying fuck how he looks or how much he swears. Or which cameras are focussing on his face when he does it! I bloody love him, he's an excellent athlete. Djokovic is a roarer as well. They don't all trip around blank faced like Federer :)

limitedperiodonly · 01/02/2015 12:52

I think if I was that good and playing for such high stakes I'd swear at myself for mucking up. And that's what he did. His temper hurt only himself.

I like Andy Murray and admire his ability. I also feel the same way about Novak Djokovic. They both seem very nice people too, which is unusual in sportsmen at that level.

I think that was shown by their speeches at the end.

But people still love to hate him.

Runningupthathill82 · 01/02/2015 12:55

Well I think he is HOT. And a great sportsman too, obvs .

trixymalixy · 01/02/2015 13:00

I came on to say the same as Beehooven.

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