Bleacher Report

[Quoner]

http://www.thesportsbank.net/sidelineprincesses/bleacher-report-arrogantly-compares-itself-to-sir-laurence-olivier/

From a letter to writers:

Two lessons we can take from Laurence Olivier: (1) The motion picture industry didn’t feel it necessary to defend itself from every critique leveled by smug pseudo-intellectuals. Movies were neither intended to be monuments carved in granite, nor doctoral dissertations. Movies are what they are – stimulating, enjoyable, artistic and, at times, even challenging public entertainment. Movie people were comfortable enough in their own skins to shrug (even laugh) at Olivier’s prissy criticisms. (2) Once he understood what movies were really about, Olivier came to do brilliant work in films and even express embarrassment for his prior comments. In other words, he came to appreciate the “little medium” for what it was – and what a talented practitioner could do with it.

When you hear someone criticize Bleacher Report for our slide shows, tongue-in-cheek style or fan-first approach to sports news, there’s no need to feel “lesser-than” or get defensive. Just understand that eventually, like Olivier, our detractors will come around.

– Brent Andrew, Writer Programs Director

[KRAM1]

Someone needs a reading comprehension class. Not a fan, at all, of BR, but this criticism does not see to be earned or even on point.

But, it's entertaining none the less.