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It was just a little over
6 PM and millions of Asians and Pinoys specifically (it was reported that
Philippines has the largest ratings of this show in the entire region) were
anxiously waiting for Asia’s Got Talent Grand Final’s Night slated to be shown at the AXN channel. But their excitement was
dampened as news of Philippines shadow dancing group “El Gamma Penumbra” splashed across social media and culprit pointed out to “starmometer” who was
presumed to be in the audience when the leak was announced.
While it was indeed the
good news Filipinos were craving for, it wasn’t the manner they like to know
the results. A huge number of netizens
expressed their frustration with the leak as it spoiled the moment for Pinoy
viewers who wanted to be surprised and emotionally happy with the results. For them, watching the show after the leak is
akin to watching a rerun of their favorite TV show.
For people who spend quite
an ample of time lurking through various social media networks in search of news, stories,
images, and videos to share, reactions to leak is quite ironical. First, news
are no longer exclusive domain of news networks as people become more engaged
online like bloggers; the need to be the first to share is a prime commodity
for people like them. Second, the
behavior is confusing when in some events people are indeed looking for leaks
like in the case of beauty pageants, boxing, and in other sports. So what
gives? Third, it is probably the fault of AXN who opted for delayed telecast; thus, the spoiler. This is no different
from the Pacquiao boxing match shown on GMA Network years ago when the Internet
exploded stories that the “Pambansang Kamao” won the fight and the “Kapuso”
network was still airing undercard matches.
Was there really a problem
with the leak? Were you affected with it?
Share your stories.
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