Channel 7 Calls It 'Yum-Cha'

The other day, I wrote about a show that Channel 7 is broadcasting each day before its Olympic coverage starts. Turns out, I'm not the only one frustrated by it.

I found out that it is called Yum Cha. Yum Cha, for those who don't know, is a Chinese custom of "eating small servings of different foods while sipping Chinese tea in Cantonese-speaking areas of Southern China." (Thanks, trusty Wikipedia).

I also found out the name of the woman who I despise so much. It is Sonia Kruger and she was in the movie Strictly Ballroom and hosts the Australian version of "Dancing With the Stars." This non-athlete has been sent to join a panel of other unfortunate Australian personalities that hop from reality show to reality show performing hosting duties, including one of the Daddo brothers, of which I hear there are a few. There is also a guy who put on traditional Chinese dress, including makeup, and then put his hands on the side of his head and pulled the skin back. Yes he did.

But there is much more Channel 7 should be embarrassed about other than this show. I'm thinking about all the equestrian and rowing and field hockey (field hockey!) I've had to watch, so now I'm mad. The funny thing is that Channel 7 is happy with its ratings. What the hell else is there to watch? Well, for one, the Olympic coverage on SBS. It's far superior. I'm actually watching volleyball that is not taking place on a fake beach.