Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Just like most of the country, its cold in TN. This morning, we had a little ice on the roads and our high for the day wasn't exactly balmy. Anyhow, the local weather reported wanted to show how the ice is melting on the roads so guess what he does............... YEP, he sticks his foot (with shoe on) in a puddle of water just to show everyone that its not frozen. It was obvious from the camera that it was a puddle of water but he had to stick his foot in it anyhow. To me, that just STUPID stuff. Even ALPO wouldn't do something like that..... ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Rich Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 When you say stupid reporter on TV isn't that being repetitive? kR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 13 minutes ago, Kid Rich said: When you say stupid reporter on TV isn't that being repetitive? kR Maybe not. Most of them are just displaying their ignorance, which is something that can be fixed. Stupid... Now stupid goes on forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyrel Cody Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, Subdeacon Joe said: Maybe not. Most of them are just displaying their ignorance, which is something that can be fixed. Stupid... Now stupid goes on forever. There is a fix for stupid, but it is fatal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 15 minutes ago, Tyrel Cody said: There is a fix for stupid, but it is fatal. Well, it doesn't really fix the problem so much as eliminate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Ron Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Howdy Widder Just a couple days ago there was a contestant on LETS MAKE A DEAL, she was visiting her grandma for grandmas 101 birthday, Any words of wisdom from grandma? was the question from Brady. She only watches game shows and sports on TV. was the reply. Reasonable, Id say. Best CR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Widowmaker Hill SASS #59054 said: Just like most of the country, its cold in TN. This morning, we had a little ice on the roads and our high for the day wasn't exactly balmy. Anyhow, the local weather reported wanted to show how the ice is melting on the roads so guess what he does............... YEP, he sticks his foot (with shoe on) in a puddle of water just to show everyone that its not frozen. It was obvious from the camera that it was a puddle of water but he had to stick his foot in it anyhow. To me, that just STUPID stuff. Even ALPO wouldn't do something like that..... ..........Widder Damn straight. I'da took my shoe off. Ain't no sense going around all day wearing a wet shoe. Liable to catch cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 We attribute a lot of this boneheaded stuff to the on-air personality. (Sorry, but I just can't call them reporters or journalists.) Very often there's a station producer behind it who said, "Hey, lets get a shot of a foot in a puddle for a story about the weather." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennessee williams Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Kind of reminds me of the reporter that picked up all those expended rounds on tv after some kind of shooting or conflict. Turns out he was picking up ear plugs. Smh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Another explanation might be, he was just reliving his childhood on camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 You are bored? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 On 1/8/2018 at 5:11 PM, Widowmaker Hill SASS #59054 said: Just like most of the country, its cold in TN. This morning, we had a little ice on the roads and our high for the day wasn't exactly balmy. Anyhow, the local weather reported wanted to show how the ice is melting on the roads so guess what he does............... YEP, he sticks his foot (with shoe on) in a puddle of water just to show everyone that its not frozen. It was obvious from the camera that it was a puddle of water but he had to stick his foot in it anyhow. To me, that just STUPID stuff. Even ALPO wouldn't do something like that..... ..........Widder Don't you have to be a little stupid to be a reporter in the first place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 2 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: Don't you have to be a little stupid to be a reporter in the first place? Howdy RYE. Reminds me of the multitude of reporters who stand out on the highways, interstates and city bridges during ICE and SNOW weather showing everyone how dangerous it is AND reminding everyone that the State Law and local Law enforcement agencies are telling EVERYONE to stay inside and don't venture out unless its an absolute emergency. Well........ why did THEY go out into it? And many people think that if its good enough for the stupid reporters to travel out, then it must be safe enough for others. Go figure. ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 36 minutes ago, Widowmaker Hill SASS #59054 said: Howdy RYE. Reminds me of the multitude of reporters who stand out on the highways, interstates and city bridges during ICE and SNOW weather showing everyone how dangerous it is AND reminding everyone that the State Law and local Law enforcement agencies are telling EVERYONE to stay inside and don't venture out unless its an absolute emergency. Well........ why did THEY go out into it? And many people think that if its good enough for the stupid reporters to travel out, then it must be safe enough for others. Go figure. ..........Widder Only thing I can figure is they're making a good buck to go out there! I've seen some of them get hit by birds, splashed by cars, knocked over from the wind! Makes ya wonder............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 My oldest son and his wife both started their careers as journalists and reporters at the Scranton Times Tribune and Palm Beach Post. They've moved on to other careers in part because the pay is so low. The only people making money are the TV anchors and syndicated columnists. The pay is s**t for everyone else below them. With a little bit of inside knowledge I can say the "news" business is part news, and largely entertainment driven by its customers. The news, particularly the electronic variety, is tilted in favor sensationalism because that's what gets people to tune in or pick up a copy. Intelligent, insightful reporting can be done and sometimes is. The reality is that there aren't enough consumers interested to make it worthwhile. These days many if not most people get their news from the from the screen crawls below and above the talking/shouting heads on TV. The print medium is often condensed to a couple of paragraphs. There's more info out there, but many are too lazy to find the complete story that gives context. This is what consumers want, or maybe it's just that they don't demand anything better. Doesn't say much about our society. My 2 cents, nothing more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 15 minutes ago, Abilene Slim SASS 81783 said: My oldest son and his wife both started their careers as journalists and reporters at the Scranton Times Tribune and Palm Beach Post. They've moved on to other careers in part because the pay is so low. The only people making money are the TV anchors and syndicated columnists. The pay is s**t for everyone else below them. With a little bit of inside knowledge I can say the "news" business is part news, and largely entertainment driven by its customers. The news, particularly the electronic variety, is tilted in favor sensationalism because that's what gets people to tune in or pick up a copy. Intelligent, insightful reporting can be done and sometimes is. The reality is that there aren't enough consumers interested to make it worthwhile. These days many if not most people get their news from the from the screen crawls below and above the talking/shouting heads on TV. The print medium is often condensed to a couple of paragraphs. There's more info out there, but many are too lazy to find the complete story that gives context. This is what consumers want, or maybe it's just that they don't demand anything better. Doesn't say much about our society. My 2 cents, nothing more You're right that the reporters out there are not making a whole lot of money but the reason they're doing it is to get promotions so they eventually make the big bucks! Can't blame them for that if that's what their aiming for. On another note: I've got a bunch of family in Scranton, Pa. My mom was born there and my dad's family migrated there from Italy. I go back every year or so for a family reunion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I have lots of experience with news reporters. Mostly due to train wrecks. Most of the ones I have encountered have no clue about anything except for what they have learned in school. The one thing that they do know is how to nod their head and act as if they understand everything you tell them, but the little red light on the camera washes anything they have learned right out of their heads. They become the naive journalism student trying to look good for the camera all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Too many "reporters" I came in to contact with, in my 40 years with the City, were lazy critters, who relied on hand-outs, coming from the elected official's offices or individuals with an axe to grind, without back-checking. After my first encounter and dealing with the aftermath of a "reporter's" misunderstanding and mis-quotes, I always recorded any exchanges I had with them, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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