Don't watch if it upsets you.

That's why there is a channel changer and an 'off' button.

Rusty

We put our tv on the curb with a big "free" sign on it 9 years ago and haven't regretted it once- no more commercials ever!

I am just so sad to see a glorious show so poorly presented. We changed channels 30 minutes ago.

I'm watching it on CBC and they're showing the opening ceremonies with no commercials.

I feel the same way, so annoying.

Too bad you didn't give it a chance. 30 minutes ago is when the actual ceremony started and they are devoting long stretches to the show with minimal commentary and commercials.

You shouldn't hate the Olympics. You should hate the American way of broadcasting things.

I am not watching one nano second because of this. I like the action, hate the commercials and back stories and commentators.

We're recording it to watch tomorrow. Then I can zoom thru the commercials.

I like to watch the opening ceremony, lighting the torch, and all the athletes from different countries streaming in all with wide smiles. I wasn't too thrilled by the opening ceremony this year. I found it a bit boring. We also watched it on CBC with no commercials.

A DVR can eliminate the pain for this or any other programming. Never watch a commercial again.

The Olympics aren't for me. There's too much corruption and monkey business involved with all the international sports organizations, the location selection process and the facility build outs (or non build-outs). And monkey business with drug testing, scandals, etc. There's always a number of things to make me lose interest.

DVR'd the Opening Ceremonies. YAY FF. Watched 1/2 tonight. Enjoyed it. Well done.

No connection to cable or dish, here. There are only certain events I'd want to watch, anyways. Gymnastics, diving, fencing, pole vaulting.

I wish I had thought to record it last night. I went to bed early anyway. It's hard to watch events, too. My son knows a fencer there, and to watch and try to just see his event will be tricky. Sigh. I've heard that the CBC style of broadcasting was superior to the NBC's. I wonder if I can find YouTube clips of individual events, even after the fact?

I don't watch them

NBC sports coverage is awful. Why don't they understand we're interested in seeing the event, not the "backstory", especially when it's about the same as what wikipedia would tell you?

Not for me either. After seeing what IOC does to the local people and the disregard for the athletes health, don't have an interest.

American teen wins first Gold Medal. Her first Olympic game.

Another who does not watch. I agree with Elmer - I don't care anything about it.

Actually, I do love the sports and the athletes and the patriotism. I just hate the way it's shown on American TV.

And catch this: NBC delayed the opening ceremonies by an hour so they could add in commercials. The Source

USA women's volleyball defeated Puerto Rico.

Next up - The Netherlands, Monday at 2:00 (ET); then Serbia (very good team), Wednesday at 2:00 p.m.

Because of the nature of the sport, they won't have lots and lots of commercials during the match. If you get an opportunity, watch for 15 minutes or longer.

I'm not watching it this year. With all the controversy over cheaters, it's just not fun to watch anymore.

Not watching, but I've always enjoyed the back stories.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/yusra-mardini-rio-2016-olympics-womens-swimming-the-syrian-refugee-competing-in-the-olympics-who-a7173546.html

There are a few competitions that I will definitely watch. Women's Soccer is my favorite, Carli Lloyd grew up a few miles from my home and my DD played against her in high school. She still lives in the area and in the off season runs several camps.

Another local young woman will be on the US women's Rowing eight - a team that's been undefeated for the last decade, including the last 2 Olympics. At 28, this is her first Olympics and it's interesting to see how she's developed from a student who first rowed for our high school cub team to winning a spot on the National team and practicing at Princeton.

I also like the equestrian events, some gymnastics and women's rugby.

I will watch because I think that the vast majority of the athletes have worked their asses off for this moment in time-to shine-as an Olympian. Regardless of the corruption, there will be many inspirational and awesome moments to behold.

Besides, I can't stand shows like The Bachelorette and Big Brother!

One thing that was frustrating for me was the way that NBC displayed the names of the countries as the athletes were entering the stadium. The announcers had said that they would be entering in alphabetical order per the Portuguese language, which was totally understandable, as that's the way it's done whenever the Olympics are held in a country where the language is anything other than English.

What irritated me is that NBC could have, and should have displayed each country's name in Portuguese as well as in English. It would have made the entry order more understandable, and it also would have been a great teaching/learning opportunity.

I agree Lindsey_CA. They should have displayed the names of the countries in Portuguese also.

marie-cate, I too have a keen interest in the women's rowing eight. Our good friend, and neighbor's grand-daughter is the coxswain for the team. We're all excited here, and hope they get the gold. I think they compete on Monday morning, if I read the schedule correctly. Hope NBC doesn't go to commercial!

Before anyone gets too wrapped up with patriotism as a factor for Olympic competitors, remember that most are pros and earn their livings from their activities. Aside from the sports/events that have people who are big money earners before they get off the planes in Rio - like the tennis, golf and basketball types - the rest can skyrocket their earnings from sponsors and endorsements by doing well in the Olympics and becoming better known. THAT'S the big motivator.

Also as far as patriotism is concerned, there's a lot of nationality switching that goes one with Olympic competitors. As just one example, there are a lot of "American" women soccer players, for example, on the Mexico National Team (which was at the World Cup but not at these Olympics) as well as non-native born but now US citizens on the US team. Most change their affiliations for commercial, competitive and training reasons.

I think it's like the arts. They do it because they love it. They have a passion for their sport and for excellence. All that motivation comes from within regardless of success, which most don't reach lucratively. They would never get anywhere without that. Achieving a world record means more than money to them, if all the hard work and dedication does pay off. Big success is nice but they would have to do it regardless because it's who they are, what they are made of.

I also think there is a lot of patriotism involved. Whether for all, who knows.