| The Real Wizard 28.06.2007 02:01 |
Mika Brzezinski of MSNBC refused to acknowledge Paris Hilton freed from jail as being "news". She initially tried to burn it while on the air, but when her co-anchor took her lighter away, she crumpled the paper into a ball. Later she put another paper with the Paris story through a shredder. Here's the video: link Will this jeopardize her career? Will other journalists follow her lead with other future "news"? Or will she fly over the heads of most? Discuss. |
| john bodega 28.06.2007 03:01 |
The world needs more fucking newsreaders like this, it's just a damn shame people with half a brain are a minority. It's the same over here at the moment, some loser called James Packer got married in France and his multi-million dollar wedding has been on all the news programs, all the 'current affairs' programs.... it's fucking insane. When the hell is the world going to get over this celebrity nonsense? There isn't a person I know who *gives a shit* about Paris "I can't keep my legs shut" Hilton. |
| The prophet's song 28.06.2007 04:11 |
I congratulate her, that was terrific! Paris Hilton hardly constitues as news, people go in and out of jail for driving offenses every day. Big whoop. And if they fire the newsreader for doing that then I'm sure it will be met with some stong resistance, she was just voicing her (and most of the world's) opinion. We're all Paris-ed out right now. |
| thomasquinn 32989 28.06.2007 05:34 |
There's one newsreader I'll have to remember if I ever start my own tv-channel. |
| YourValentine 28.06.2007 05:39 |
These "celebrity" news are designed to distract people from the issues which are really important and affect our lives. As long as such boulevard news have a mass audience, nothing will change. We should support serious news papers and news channels or they won't survive at all. Simply not watching such crap is easy and a good start. |
| @ndy38 28.06.2007 06:26 |
There will ALWAYS be a demand for celebrity news (although i don't understand why), and there are too many jobs out there dependant on the lives of celebrities, whether it be in journalism or photography etc. It's a system that will not go away, there's too much money involved. |
| Adam Baboolal 28.06.2007 06:26 |
Well, get this... Yesterday, my brother was talking about this same issue! Basically, there's been a lot of flood areas in the UK and the news was reporting on this bank going to burst and there have been lives lost, etc. Then, suddenly, the guy who was all ready to report on this disaster is passed over while they cut over to the live pictures of Paris Hilton getting released from jail! So, sometimes, when you're watching something legit, you can't get away from IT. Adam. EDIT: And what was with the other two guys?? Bloody annoying. |
| thomasquinn 32989 28.06.2007 06:30 |
There is only one solution then. We must KILL all celebrities! And take over the world! A celebrity free world! All under MY COMMAND *muhahahaha* But seriously, I know there's no getting around them, so why not use every opportunity we get to poke fun at them? |
| Mr.Jingles 28.06.2007 08:03 |
The popular gossip magazine US Weekly has actually refused for once and for all to stop covering Paris Hilton stories and showing her pictures. It seems like for once the media is finally starting to realize that Paris Hilton gets too much media exposure and for no reason. |
| PieterMC 28.06.2007 08:14 |
Mr.Jingles wrote: The popular gossip magazine US Weekly has actually refused for once and for all to stop covering Paris Hilton stories and showing her pictures. It seems like for once the media is finally starting to realize that Paris Hilton gets too much media exposure and for no reason.Oh COME on. We all now that she is an amazing singer, wonderful actress and all round talented person!! |
| AspiringPhilosophe 28.06.2007 08:25 |
I saw that on the news, and I have to say I was thrilled for it. As far as what was with the other co-anchors...they were obviously scared to death of their editor, who was telling them that they had to do the story. She even mentions it herself at one point...saying that her editor was telling her that she had to do the story. You'd be surprised how little control the on-air people have over the stories they cover. They are just talking heads really, reading off a teleprompter. It's the editors and station managers who decide what is news and what gets told. Joxer was telling me over e-mail that he was watching FOX yesterday, and they were covering Paris getting out of jail, and the reporter started comparing her to Ghandi and MLK. Joxer said he had to turn off the TV at that point, and I completely agree. I wish that more journalists would follow this woman's courage, but sadly many won't. She herself will probably get demoted or fired because of her actions, which is completely sick. |
| Donna13 28.06.2007 09:14 |
That was a comedy bit (pre-planned) on the morning show (which used to be the time slot for Imus). They try to do a bit of comedy along with the news. Believe me, she was not in danger of being fired. |
| JoxerTheDeityPirate 28.06.2007 10:47 |
HistoryGirl wrote: I saw that on the news, and I have to say I was thrilled for it. As far as what was with the other co-anchors...they were obviously scared to death of their editor, who was telling them that they had to do the story. She even mentions it herself at one point...saying that her editor was telling her that she had to do the story. You'd be surprised how little control the on-air people have over the stories they cover. They are just talking heads really, reading off a teleprompter. It's the editors and station managers who decide what is news and what gets told. Joxer was telling me over e-mail that he was watching FOX yesterday, and they were covering Paris getting out of jail, and the reporter started comparing her to Ghandi and MLK. Joxer said he had to turn off the TV at that point, and I completely agree. I wish that more journalists would follow this woman's courage, but sadly many won't. She herself will probably get demoted or fired because of her actions, which is completely sick.it was the "gandhi with cupcakes" statement that made me reach for the remote control.. here in the UK weve had some bad floods up north and GMTV were covering this story until the news broke that paris was being released and they left a major news story and went via sattelite for pix of the orange bimbo leaving jail. |
| thomasquinn 32989 28.06.2007 10:52 |
Well, at least one good thing came of this all: all of the UK is now after Rupert Murdoch's blood, it seems. Hey, anyone opposing FOX news is on my side, so I'm not complaining :P |
| Erin 28.06.2007 11:18 |
Yay for that reporter! If only more would follow her lead! If she gets in trouble for taking a stand, that would be a damn shame. |
| Erin 28.06.2007 11:21 |
HistoryGirl wrote: Joxer was telling me over e-mail that he was watching FOX yesterday, and they were covering Paris getting out of jail, and the reporter started comparing her to Ghandi and MLK.It's embarrassing that FOX News is shown in other countries. It's no wonder the world has negative views of Americans. |
| Adam Baboolal 28.06.2007 11:22 |
GMTV. That was the one. |
| Donna13 28.06.2007 11:34 |
Erin wrote: Yay for that reporter! If only more would follow her lead! If she gets in trouble for taking a stand, that would be a damn shame.It was just a comedy bit. They try to do comedy on that show. It was all set up to go that way. Notice how the guy had the lighter all ready to go. And the shredder happened to be also on camera. Notice how they are grinning and how Joe takes the wadded up paper and sniffs it. |
| thomasquinn 32989 28.06.2007 11:41 |
Erin wrote:It's an Australian scheme to ruin your reputation, I'm telling you!HistoryGirl wrote: Joxer was telling me over e-mail that he was watching FOX yesterday, and they were covering Paris getting out of jail, and the reporter started comparing her to Ghandi and MLK.It's embarrassing that FOX News is shown in other countries. It's no wonder the world has negative views of Americans. |
| Erin 28.06.2007 11:41 |
Donna13 wrote: Gosh, now I'm really worried if you people cannot tell a real news report from a bit of attempted humor on a morning show.I guess I'm just a dumbass...:-B (oops..I see that quote was edited) |
| JoxerTheDeityPirate 28.06.2007 11:43 |
Erin wrote:i was watching FOX for coverage of the chris benoit murder/suicide scenario when the comment was made.HistoryGirl wrote: Joxer was telling me over e-mail that he was watching FOX yesterday, and they were covering Paris getting out of jail, and the reporter started comparing her to Ghandi and MLK.It's embarrassing that FOX News is shown in other countries. It's no wonder the world has negative views of Americans. also,is it compulsary for FOX newscasters to SHOUT all the time? ps to show how much the channel doesnt know much about foreign countries they also said that "rotherham and sheffield are towns just north of London" whilst describing the floods here in the UK. |
| Erin 28.06.2007 11:44 |
<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote: It's an Australian scheme to ruin your reputation, I'm telling you!Damn those Australians!! ;-P |
| Donna13 28.06.2007 11:45 |
Erin wrote:Yeah. Whenever I write something too severe - I go back and edit it. My posts are like a Harry Potter picture - always changing. That's because I have post post anxiety. Haha. Anyway, sorry. I can see how it would seem like a serious event to everyone who doesn't watch that show and just sees a clip on Youtube. But I caught a few minutes of that show a couple of weeks ago and they were discussing Joe's wife having to get together with Mika to prepare her for working with Joe - so that is another example of their type of "comedy" with the news.Donna13 wrote: Gosh, now I'm really worried if you people cannot tell a real news report from a bit of attempted humor on a morning show.I guess I'm just a dumbass...:-B (oops..I see that quote was edited) |
| AspiringPhilosophe 28.06.2007 11:47 |
Erin wrote:You are telling me. As if American news channels weren't bad enough, they had to pick one to broadcast overseas and they made it the WORST of the ones we have!! **groans**HistoryGirl wrote: Joxer was telling me over e-mail that he was watching FOX yesterday, and they were covering Paris getting out of jail, and the reporter started comparing her to Ghandi and MLK.It's embarrassing that FOX News is shown in other countries. It's no wonder the world has negative views of Americans. I will take years to repair the damage to our reputation...**laughes** |
| AspiringPhilosophe 28.06.2007 11:48 |
joxertheteddybearpirate wrote:I told you about that in my e-mail reply Joxer...maybe you should check your e-mail. **sticks out tongue at him**Erin wrote:i was watching FOX for coverage of the chris benoit murder/suicide scenario when the comment was made. also,is it compulsary for FOX newscasters to SHOUT all the time? ps to show how much the channel doesnt know much about foreign countries they also said that "rotherham and sheffield are towns just north of London" whilst describing the floods here in the UK.HistoryGirl wrote: Joxer was telling me over e-mail that he was watching FOX yesterday, and they were covering Paris getting out of jail, and the reporter started comparing her to Ghandi and MLK.It's embarrassing that FOX News is shown in other countries. It's no wonder the world has negative views of Americans. |
| The Fairy King 28.06.2007 12:12 |
Kudos! :) |
| thomasquinn 32989 28.06.2007 12:25 |
HistoryGirl wrote:We get CNN too. In comparison, it's heaven. And at least it shows The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.Erin wrote:You are telling me. As if American news channels weren't bad enough, they had to pick one to broadcast overseas and they made it the WORST of the ones we have!! **groans** I will take years to repair the damage to our reputation...**laughes**HistoryGirl wrote: Joxer was telling me over e-mail that he was watching FOX yesterday, and they were covering Paris getting out of jail, and the reporter started comparing her to Ghandi and MLK.It's embarrassing that FOX News is shown in other countries. It's no wonder the world has negative views of Americans. |
| AspiringPhilosophe 28.06.2007 13:15 |
Good point TQ... The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is absolutely brilliant...I love it :-) News...that says everything I want to say about the major news stories (for the most part) |
| Erin 28.06.2007 13:23 |
HistoryGirl wrote: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is absolutely brilliant...I love it :-)I love The Colbert Report, too. He is so hilarious! link |
| AspiringPhilosophe 28.06.2007 13:29 |
Erin wrote:OMG!!!!!! He's funny too..but the pic was a bit much....**laughes**HistoryGirl wrote: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is absolutely brilliant...I love it :-)I love The Colbert Report, too. He is so hilarious! link |
| The Fairy King 28.06.2007 14:34 |
<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote:It's on Comedy Central too. :)HistoryGirl wrote:We get CNN too. In comparison, it's heaven. And at least it shows The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.Erin wrote:You are telling me. As if American news channels weren't bad enough, they had to pick one to broadcast overseas and they made it the WORST of the ones we have!! **groans** I will take years to repair the damage to our reputation...**laughes**HistoryGirl wrote: Joxer was telling me over e-mail that he was watching FOX yesterday, and they were covering Paris getting out of jail, and the reporter started comparing her to Ghandi and MLK.It's embarrassing that FOX News is shown in other countries. It's no wonder the world has negative views of Americans. Great show btw. |
| sparrow 21754 28.06.2007 15:27 |
GOOD for her!!!!! we need more people like this, comedy or not. but as for comedy, its been proven more people actually get their news from jon stewart and steven colbert :-p |
| thomasquinn 32989 28.06.2007 16:46 |
<b><font color="#FF1493">The Fairy King wrote:Yeah, but not often enough :P And it was on CNN first, so they get the credit.<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote:It's on Comedy Central too. :) Great show btw.HistoryGirl wrote:We get CNN too. In comparison, it's heaven. And at least it shows The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.Erin wrote:You are telling me. As if American news channels weren't bad enough, they had to pick one to broadcast overseas and they made it the WORST of the ones we have!! **groans** I will take years to repair the damage to our reputation...**laughes**HistoryGirl wrote: Joxer was telling me over e-mail that he was watching FOX yesterday, and they were covering Paris getting out of jail, and the reporter started comparing her to Ghandi and MLK.It's embarrassing that FOX News is shown in other countries. It's no wonder the world has negative views of Americans. |
| user name 28.06.2007 19:57 |
Supply and demand. If people want to hear about Paris Hilton, news stations will present Paris Hilton. If people express their disdain for Paris's celebrity, news stations will make "statements" against it. It's not journalistic integrity. That's never the case, anyway. |
| Donna13 28.06.2007 21:16 |
<b><font color=666600>Music Man wrote: Supply and demand. If people want to hear about Paris Hilton, news stations will present Paris Hilton. If people express their disdain for Paris's celebrity, news stations will make "statements" against it. It's not journalistic integrity. That's never the case, anyway.5 points for you! Don't get too happy though. These are just imaginary points. Ha. |
| iGSM 28.06.2007 21:53 |
They should have shredded Paris Hilton. WITH A SHARK!...who has a Doctorate in Shredding. |
| john bodega 29.06.2007 00:42 |
I'm really less of a shredder and more of a splinter. |
| deleted user 29.06.2007 04:50 |
Good for her! They interupted my program for live coverage of Paris Hilton being driven to jail. Everyday on the damn news I have heard Paris is going to jail, Paris is in jail etc. Must I remind them there is a fucking war on. |
| iGSM 29.06.2007 05:24 |
Acostada! Se son eque y a la vez! Miro y ya hable solo me fui pa la casa! Sorry, I thought I'd just do that. It would seem more interesting to see someone Spanish words on TV than Bor-us Hill Top Hoods. Really no one should care. If they do there must be more to life than this. |
| Mr.Jingles 29.06.2007 07:09 |
<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote:You can watch daily clips of The Daily Show on the Comedy Central site. That's for you people overseas who watch the edited version on CNN International.<b><font color="#FF1493">The Fairy King wrote:Yeah, but not often enough :P And it was on CNN first, so they get the credit.<b><font color = "crimson"> ThomasQuinn wrote:It's on Comedy Central too. :) Great show btw.HistoryGirl wrote:We get CNN too. In comparison, it's heaven. And at least it shows The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.Erin wrote:You are telling me. As if American news channels weren't bad enough, they had to pick one to broadcast overseas and they made it the WORST of the ones we have!! **groans** I will take years to repair the damage to our reputation...**laughes**HistoryGirl wrote: Joxer was telling me over e-mail that he was watching FOX yesterday, and they were covering Paris getting out of jail, and the reporter started comparing her to Ghandi and MLK.It's embarrassing that FOX News is shown in other countries. It's no wonder the world has negative views of Americans. Although I have to admit that they show was a lot funnier when Steve Carrell, Ed Helms, Rob Corddry, and Stephen Colbert were correspondents. At least Colbert has his own show now. |
| Donna13 29.06.2007 09:15 |
You know, it is the comedy shows that are getting the Paris story right. It is a non-story. Good material for a Jay Leno skit. It should not be the focus of Anderson Cooper or any other so-called "journalist". Paris is not running for office, therefore, I do not care if she is immature. I do not care if she has a GED. I do not care that her only jobs have been as a model and an actress on a comedy show. I do not care that she had a sex tape and that Larry King forgot to ask her about it. Why does Anderson Cooper care? That is what should make everyone furious. |
| Erin 29.06.2007 10:48 |
Mr.Jingles wrote: Although I have to admit that they show was a lot funnier when Steve Carrell, Ed Helms, Rob Corddry, and Stephen Colbert were correspondents. At least Colbert has his own show now.I would agree, but I did LMAO last night at the Daily Show when they were showing these clips from FOX News saying that immigrants were bringing leprosy to the US. Overall, I think Colbert's show is better. Plus, he's from SC! ;-) |
