Twitter Was Vociferous in its Displeasure of Chris Berman Ruining the Home Run Derby
By Jason McIntyre

Catching a little HR Derby, a shame that bafoon Chris Berman ruins this event every year. His cartoon commentary & antics got old years ago – via
Every time Chris Berman says “Back back gone”, God punches a hungry Ethiopian baby. – via
Quick question, why does ESPN let Chris Berman announce anything? The man ruins the event with his miserable commentary. – via
Dear Chris Berman: You’re not funny, your schtick is old & the entire internet hates you. I wish you’d go back back back back back GONE! – via
Enough of the HR Derby… and enough of Chris Berman. I’d rather watch flies hump. – via
Bose noise cancellation headphones are terrific, but even they are no match for Chris Berman on a jacked-up mic at Chase Field. – via
I think we can all agree that Chris Berman has jumped the shark. In fact, most of us would like to feed him to the sharks. – via
Quick list of all Chris Berman has made less enjoyable or outright ruined: MLB, NFL, NBA, ESPN, Leather, Applebees – via
Watching the HR derby & I think Chris Berman is the most annoying person in the world! PERIOD er exclamation, er whatever you get it – via
Sorry to get political but who is more hated… Chris Berman or G W Bush in 2008? – via
I wish Ichiro was in Home Run Derby. He could precision hit it into Chris Berman‘s mouth – via
What would be cool is if Prince Fielder hit a foul ball right into Chris Berman‘s face. – via
For the love of everything good & holy, would someone shut Chris Berman up? Usually don’t advocate violence but, you know, the greater good. – via
I’m boycotting the All-Star Game because of SB 1070, and the Home Run Derby because of Chris Berman – via
Someone get Chris Berman an Orioles hat so David Ortiz can go punch him. – via
I just broke my record for “least amount of Chris Berman tolerated,” muting the Home Run Derby in under 9 seconds after turning it on. – via
Home Run Derby with Chris Berman announcing is the rare combination of very dull and very loud. – via
And yes, there were two positive reviews!
I know I’m supposed to hate Chris Berman in the #HRDerby. I don’t. Who could do more with this event? How would “better” sound? He’s fine – via
Say what you will about him but Chris “Hey Leather, you’re with me” Berman fires me up to watch some HRs. – Shane Battier
[Second pic via Hank Haney’s wife; screen grab via @Jose3030]