Just Don't Go

February 22, 2014 9:57 AM

Cincinnati news anchor Bob Herzog sings the traffic report to the tune of 'Let it Go' . (SLYT)
posted by dinty_moore (22 comments total)

My God, he sells it.
posted by 256 at 10:12 AM on February 22, 2014

Way better than I was expecting.
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 10:51 AM on February 22, 2014

I read this at first to say: "Werner Herzog sings the traffic report" and I thought, "This is going to be epic"
posted by the_royal_we at 11:12 AM on February 22, 2014 [9 favorites]

Is he related?
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 11:16 AM on February 22, 2014

That's actually pretty good. Well done, sir.
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 11:31 AM on February 22, 2014

They do "Dance Party Friday," too.

Definitely the most entertaining local news of which I am aware.
posted by Linda_Holmes at 11:43 AM on February 22, 2014

Awesome!
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 12:03 PM on February 22, 2014

"My son Sam just looked at me ... I think there was shame in his eyes."

That was really cute. These guys give the folks at WGN a run for their money.
posted by onlyconnect at 12:17 PM on February 22, 2014

Because I am shameless: My son performing "Let It Go."

(give it a minute before he really gets going)
posted by ColdChef at 12:19 PM on February 22, 2014 [2 favorites]

This guys is hilarious. I have been watching youtube videos of him all day. The best:

Traffic Man (Parody of "Rocket Man")
Drive Indiana (parody of "Copacabana")
Loyal (Parody of "Royals" by Lorde)
Eighth (Parody of George Michael's "Faith") He busts out the guitar, leather jacket, sunglasses and 5'oclock shadow for this.
Pumpkin Y'all (Parody of "Wreckin Ball")
Chippendales give Bob a dance lesson
Bob learns how to do the Flash Dance water scene from touring company of Flashdance the Musical - "Best booty pop we've seen." - Actress playing Alex in reference to Bob
posted by nooneyouknow at 12:27 PM on February 22, 2014 [7 favorites]

iOS YouTube app has it blocked, FYI, due to copyright complaints, but I was still able to get the embed here.
posted by JoeXIII007 at 1:13 PM on February 22, 2014

THIS IS SO GOOD.
posted by maryr at 1:15 PM on February 22, 2014

The part that really sells it for me is the shot of him attempting to climb the icy stairs, paralleling Elsa's fancy ice staircase.
posted by maryr at 1:24 PM on February 22, 2014 [5 favorites]

What a goof. I mean that with all respect and affection. He does sell it. I would almost move to Cinci to watch the morning news, but Cinci is in Ohio (Michigander here). At least he's not in Columbus.
posted by Mojojojo at 1:35 PM on February 22, 2014

Whatever they pay this guy, it is not enough.
posted by JohnnyGunn at 3:00 PM on February 22, 2014

I think I've watched them all now, and I now love this guy -- especially for rhyming Indiana with Abandon ya. Give him that Emmy and the Tony!
posted by MoxieProxy at 3:44 PM on February 22, 2014

Cincinnati is only geographically located in Ohio, residents deny having anything to do with the State.
posted by Mick at 5:30 PM on February 22, 2014 [1 favorite]

I really enjoyed this.
posted by Lutoslawski at 12:11 AM on February 23, 2014

No way I'm clicking that. I heard the original and had that song bounce around in my head for days.
posted by zardoz at 6:19 PM on February 23, 2014

I am a southern Ohio (semi) native and lived in Cincinnati for years. Mick is absolutely right fwiw.
posted by lonefrontranger at 6:40 PM on February 23, 2014

Loved it!
posted by pril at 8:06 PM on February 23, 2014

As the father of a six year old who is performing this song in Mandarin for her school talent show, I really REALLY feel this man's pain.
posted by The 10th Regiment of Foot at 5:58 AM on February 24, 2014