Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) So I just came across this: http://www.sbnation.com/2013/5/30/4379816/pierre-mcguire-henrik-zetterberg-nbc I'd totally forgotten about it - but when I was reminded, I said (to myself), "Oh, right, the interview thing!" But the above article has me thinking it might not have been what I - and pretty much everyone - had taken it to be. I like this explanation, from the comments section: Pierre asks the players yes or no questions all the time off camera so during the broadcast he can say “I talked to X PLAYER during intermission and he does not feel that INSERT OPINION HERE.” Zetterberg was simply responding to a yes or no question with an enthusiastic “no.” But that still begs the question: What did Pierre say? Was he asking a question (maybe a yes/no one), and if so, what was it? Obviously we can't definitively put this to bed without input from Z and/or Pierre, but I'm still curious: What do you guys and gals think? Edited November 13, 2013 by Dabura Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Pierre: Can I run my fingers through your beard? Please?? (I wish I knew how to embed the gif above my post. It would really help the joke) 3 Wings3:16, Ally and Smite reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Well, if it were me, I would have asked him to sweep into my office like Fabio on the cover of those crappy romance novels they sell in the drugstore and whisk me away to some foreign land with pristine sand and clear blue water, where he would bring me exotic alcoholic beverages and rub my...feet and then *censored* Which would have been met with the same reaction you see in the provided gif. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Well, if it were me, I would have asked him to sweep into my office like Fabio on the cover of those crappy romance novels they sell in the drugstore and whisk me away to some foreign land with pristine sand and clear blue water, where he would bring me exotic alcoholic beverages and rub my...feet and then *censored* Which would have been met with the same reaction you see in the provided gif. I picture an old spice commercial. lol Considering Pierre is putting in his ear piece as he's asking Zetterberg, I'd say it's definitely for an interview. I also don't really understand the article nor it's fascination with unearthing "what really happened". Trying hard to create something out of nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 I also don't really understand the article nor it's fascination with unearthing "what really happened". Trying hard to create something out of nothing. I think it was mostly an attempt to sort of defend Pierre. It was a huge thing (by hockey world standards) at the time. Everyone was laughing at Pierre. Why was it such a huge thing? Because 1) a lot of people don't like Pierre, and 2) it happened in a big, big game, and everything that happens in a big, big game has to be crazily over-magnified. It's an unwritten rule of the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Personally, I think Pierre let out a really, really wicked fart. Or he flat-out crapped his pants. 2 WingsAlways and martinezsvsu reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Son of a Wing 1,644 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 I think it was mostly an attempt to sort of defend Pierre. It was a huge thing (by hockey world standards) at the time. Everyone was laughing at Pierre. Why was it such a huge thing? Because 1) a lot of people don't like Pierre, and 2) it happened in a big, big game, and everything that happens in a big, big game has to be crazily over-magnified. It's an unwritten rule of the playoffs. I don't think it was ever a huge thing. Everyone had their laugh about it and shrugged it off as Pierre being Pierre. He's known for being overzealous and not quite knowing his place. I just don't get the whole conspiracy theory "what was he REALLY doing?!?!" I think it's obvious it was for an interview at a bad time. End of story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Personally, I think Pierre let out a really, really wicked fart. Or he flat-out crapped his pants. I'm reading Hank's lips. It looks like he said, "Shower?" and shook his head. Maybe that's what Pierre was asking him to do after the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joesuffP 1,746 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Zetterberg is such a pimp 1 Motown4013 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Pierre: Henrik - Let me ask you something. When you come in on Monday and you're not feeling real well, does anyone ever say to you, "Sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays?" 3 kylee, Dabura and Nev reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toby91_ca 620 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 Looks like Pierre asks for an interview and the response is "Now???" and shakes his head. 7 thegerkin, rrasco, freshy and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 I don't think it was ever a huge thing. Everyone had their laugh about it and shrugged it off as Pierre being Pierre. He's known for being overzealous and not quite knowing his place. I just don't get the whole conspiracy theory "what was he REALLY doing?!?!" I think it's obvious it was for an interview at a bad time. End of story. I was there, and I can assure you it was a genuinely huge deal. There were riots in the streets. A long-sleeping volcano erupted. Bedlam. Also, it's not really a conspiracy theory. A conspiracy theory, in this context, would be something like "Pierre was talking trash, trying to shake up Zetterberg's confidence! This is irrefutable proof that NBC hates the Red Wings!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haroldsnepsts 4,826 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 "Henrik, do you ever have games where you just don't feel like giving it your all, like Johan Franzen?" 3 Hockeymom1960, thegerkin and kylee reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aznknight 139 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 'Can I have a ride?' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hockeymom1960 5,107 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 (edited) Boxers or briefs? Edited November 13, 2013 by Hockeymom1960 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MasterPavel 115 Report post Posted November 13, 2013 "If your jock is sweaty, can I have it?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Wings Addict 787 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 The now explanation makes some sense. It's just tough to see Z react that way. Even if it Pierre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wings87 1,290 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 "Want a hit of my bong?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmyemeryhunter 2,747 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 Pierre: Henrik - Let me ask you something. When you come in on Monday and you're not feeling real well, does anyone ever say to you, "Sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays?" Shoot no. I believe you get your arse kicked for saying somethin like that. Effin eh man. 1 Dabura reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 McGuire asks: "Do you think Propecia would help me?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 "Sign mah boobz?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATIEBARTHEDOOR24 426 Report post Posted November 14, 2013 I'm sure it was about what hair products he uses. Or why Pierre wasn't invited to his wedding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kipwinger 8,458 Report post Posted November 15, 2013 "Henrik, you catch that new Gaga track? s*** is hot!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted November 15, 2013 Pierre: Henrik - Let me ask you something. When you come in on Monday and you're not feeling real well, does anyone ever say to you, "Sounds like someone has a case of the Mondays?" I <3 Office Space 1 TheXym reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LAWings 160 Report post Posted November 15, 2013 Would you like to join us? 2 Cloune and BottleOfSmoke reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites