When keepin' it real goes wrong
March 12, 2008 1:58 PM Subscribe
You stay classy, San Diego. A television reporter and an anchorman engage in an embarrassing on-air pissing contest in the middle of a newscast.
San Diego? Looks like New York to me.
posted by mrnutty at 2:03 PM on March 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
posted by mrnutty at 2:03 PM on March 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
Heh. "You were but are no longer. Now how did that happen?"
posted by sveskemus at 2:05 PM on March 12, 2008 [2 favorites]
posted by sveskemus at 2:05 PM on March 12, 2008 [2 favorites]
San Diego? Looks like New York to me.
Oh, a Ron Burgundy reference...
posted by mrnutty at 2:06 PM on March 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
Oh, a Ron Burgundy reference...
posted by mrnutty at 2:06 PM on March 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
San Diego? Looks like New York to me.
It's a reference to the movie Anchorman.
And yeah, that's made my day. For those who don't know it, Good Day New York is the worst morning show in United States History, even beating out the oft reviled "Shut Up and Get To Work, Cincinatti!"
posted by shmegegge at 2:07 PM on March 12, 2008 [6 favorites]
It's a reference to the movie Anchorman.
And yeah, that's made my day. For those who don't know it, Good Day New York is the worst morning show in United States History, even beating out the oft reviled "Shut Up and Get To Work, Cincinatti!"
posted by shmegegge at 2:07 PM on March 12, 2008 [6 favorites]
Anchorman stuff really tickles.
posted by [NOT HERMITOSIS-IST] at 2:07 PM on March 12, 2008 [6 favorites]
posted by [NOT HERMITOSIS-IST] at 2:07 PM on March 12, 2008 [6 favorites]
This was on the Daily Show a few years ago, and I think they said it was staged.
posted by dirigibleman at 2:08 PM on March 12, 2008
posted by dirigibleman at 2:08 PM on March 12, 2008
they said it was staged.
So would I.
posted by StickyCarpet at 2:09 PM on March 12, 2008 [4 favorites]
So would I.
posted by StickyCarpet at 2:09 PM on March 12, 2008 [4 favorites]
I found myself in a pissing context one time...
posted by joe defroster at 2:11 PM on March 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
posted by joe defroster at 2:11 PM on March 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
I think they said it was staged.
I really hope it wasn't, because that makes it somewhat less funny, but it really didn't seem like it to me.
Usually, I cringe when people make idiots of themselves on camera, but for reasons I do not beign to comprehend, this put me in hysterics. At that moment, there was nothing funnier than watching two horse's asses allow their egos to permit them to make utter fools of themselves on live television, regardless of the consequences.
posted by psmealey at 2:12 PM on March 12, 2008
I really hope it wasn't, because that makes it somewhat less funny, but it really didn't seem like it to me.
Usually, I cringe when people make idiots of themselves on camera, but for reasons I do not beign to comprehend, this put me in hysterics. At that moment, there was nothing funnier than watching two horse's asses allow their egos to permit them to make utter fools of themselves on live television, regardless of the consequences.
posted by psmealey at 2:12 PM on March 12, 2008
Man there's some real satisfaction involved in that "how'd that happen?" He was so glad to be able to ask that.
This is one of two videos I've cracking up over today. The other one is the kids smoking pot under a parachute vs. a cop.
posted by Bookhouse at 2:18 PM on March 12, 2008 [18 favorites]
This is one of two videos I've cracking up over today. The other one is the kids smoking pot under a parachute vs. a cop.
posted by Bookhouse at 2:18 PM on March 12, 2008 [18 favorites]
Great clip, bookhouse. Is there anything the benny hill theme song doesn't make funny?
posted by farishta at 2:28 PM on March 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
posted by farishta at 2:28 PM on March 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
According to Gawker, that's " anchor, venerable old Jim Ryan, forced into retirement from WNYW in 2005. The reporter, former New York Daily News assistant managing editor Dick Oliver.
posted by msalt at 2:37 PM on March 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
posted by msalt at 2:37 PM on March 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
I was all excited because I thought some of my hometown anchors had gotten into a smackdown. Sniffle. I was so hoping maybe Carol LeBeau and Hal Clement finally clocked eachother or something. Good times.
Anyhow, as Anchorman has come up, I'd like to link to a little piece of Southern California news awesomeness known as Dr. George as he teaches us about how the news was made way back when. (The only person who might've worn a bow tie better than Dr. George being Bob Dale.)
posted by miss lynnster at 2:37 PM on March 12, 2008
Anyhow, as Anchorman has come up, I'd like to link to a little piece of Southern California news awesomeness known as Dr. George as he teaches us about how the news was made way back when. (The only person who might've worn a bow tie better than Dr. George being Bob Dale.)
posted by miss lynnster at 2:37 PM on March 12, 2008
And in the world of recycled links.. More information on the clip.
I read it at reddit, linked to holytaco, linked to gawker, and now am seeing it here. Whee!
posted by drstein at 2:38 PM on March 12, 2008
I read it at reddit, linked to holytaco, linked to gawker, and now am seeing it here. Whee!
posted by drstein at 2:38 PM on March 12, 2008
This was on the Daily Show a few years ago, and I think they said it was staged.
The Daily Show was faking when they said it was a fake.
posted by mudpuppie at 2:39 PM on March 12, 2008
The Daily Show was faking when they said it was a fake.
posted by mudpuppie at 2:39 PM on March 12, 2008
That that wasn't a rickroll is somehow deeply disappointing, mudpuppie.
posted by cortex at 2:43 PM on March 12, 2008
posted by cortex at 2:43 PM on March 12, 2008
The irony of it is, they both work for Fox.
posted by aeschenkarnos at 2:48 PM on March 12, 2008
posted by aeschenkarnos at 2:48 PM on March 12, 2008
I read it at reddit, linked to holytaco, linked to gawker, and now am seeing it here. Whee!
Holy crap, Dr. Stein, you have time to browse Mefi, reddit, holytaco and gawker? I want your job. I'm lucky if I get through MeFi and news.google.com in a single day.
posted by psmealey at 2:49 PM on March 12, 2008 [5 favorites]
Holy crap, Dr. Stein, you have time to browse Mefi, reddit, holytaco and gawker? I want your job. I'm lucky if I get through MeFi and news.google.com in a single day.
posted by psmealey at 2:49 PM on March 12, 2008 [5 favorites]
When's my big break gonna come, Kent?
When's my break gonna come?
posted by Flashman at 2:58 PM on March 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
When's my break gonna come?
posted by Flashman at 2:58 PM on March 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
OMG Bob Dale.
He was older than God when I was 12.
That was 33 years ago...
posted by Dizzy at 3:03 PM on March 12, 2008
He was older than God when I was 12.
That was 33 years ago...
posted by Dizzy at 3:03 PM on March 12, 2008
Doesn't look staged to me, unless these guys are really good actors. Seems like they're two guys who have a history and really dislike each other. Hilarious, by the way. My favorite part:
"I'll give YOU lessons on how to be an editor, because I used to be your boss!"
"Yeah, at one time, but not anymore! How'd that happen?"
RRRrooowwwwl!
posted by DecemberBoy at 3:05 PM on March 12, 2008
"I'll give YOU lessons on how to be an editor, because I used to be your boss!"
"Yeah, at one time, but not anymore! How'd that happen?"
RRRrooowwwwl!
posted by DecemberBoy at 3:05 PM on March 12, 2008
That that wasn't a rickroll is somehow deeply disappointing, mudpuppie.
Cortex, we've know each other for so long. Your heart's been aching, but you're too shy to say it. Inside we both know what's been going on. We know the game and we're gonna play it.
I'm sorry you're disappointed, cortex. I want to assure you, though, that despite the fact that you're disappointed in me, I'm never going to give you up. I'm never going to let you down. I'm never gonna run around and desert you. I'm never gonna make you cry. I'm never gonna say goodbye. I'm never gonna tell a lie and hurt you.
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling. Gotta make you understand.
So, yeah.
posted by mudpuppie at 3:06 PM on March 12, 2008 [15 favorites]
Cortex, we've know each other for so long. Your heart's been aching, but you're too shy to say it. Inside we both know what's been going on. We know the game and we're gonna play it.
I'm sorry you're disappointed, cortex. I want to assure you, though, that despite the fact that you're disappointed in me, I'm never going to give you up. I'm never going to let you down. I'm never gonna run around and desert you. I'm never gonna make you cry. I'm never gonna say goodbye. I'm never gonna tell a lie and hurt you.
I just wanna tell you how I'm feeling. Gotta make you understand.
So, yeah.
posted by mudpuppie at 3:06 PM on March 12, 2008 [15 favorites]
He was older than God when I was 12.
That's how I feel when I see Chuck Scarborough and Sue Simmons on one of the local NYC channels. They literally have been in those same jobs since I was in grade school, some 30 years ago. The miracle of modern rhinoplasty.
posted by psmealey at 3:07 PM on March 12, 2008 [2 favorites]
That's how I feel when I see Chuck Scarborough and Sue Simmons on one of the local NYC channels. They literally have been in those same jobs since I was in grade school, some 30 years ago. The miracle of modern rhinoplasty.
posted by psmealey at 3:07 PM on March 12, 2008 [2 favorites]
All is forgiven, mudpuppie. Come with me, now, to my castle in Bel-Air.
posted by cortex at 3:11 PM on March 12, 2008 [5 favorites]
posted by cortex at 3:11 PM on March 12, 2008 [5 favorites]
That was great. Thank you.
posted by cell divide at 3:12 PM on March 12, 2008
posted by cell divide at 3:12 PM on March 12, 2008
This proves that four first names on two guys is too many for a newsroom.
posted by Eideteker at 3:18 PM on March 12, 2008 [2 favorites]
posted by Eideteker at 3:18 PM on March 12, 2008 [2 favorites]
The Winehouseification of everything, let me show you it.
posted by elpapacito at 3:29 PM on March 12, 2008
posted by elpapacito at 3:29 PM on March 12, 2008
Sound cuts out, credits roll:"I'm gonna punch you in the ovary, that's what I'm gonna do. A straight shot. Right in the babymaker."
posted by quin at 3:36 PM on March 12, 2008
It's typically way, way overused, but I do believe that this contains a fully legitimate "oh snap!" moment.
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 3:39 PM on March 12, 2008 [2 favorites]
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 3:39 PM on March 12, 2008 [2 favorites]
Man, I'd never seen Holy Taco before. Outstandinger than hell.
posted by jbickers at 3:40 PM on March 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
posted by jbickers at 3:40 PM on March 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
I love that video in bookhouse's link. If only because the hoarse screaming laughter at the end sounds like someone who is grappling with the edge of sanity.
And losing.
I miss pot.
posted by quin at 3:41 PM on March 12, 2008 [3 favorites]
And losing.
I miss pot.
posted by quin at 3:41 PM on March 12, 2008 [3 favorites]
fearfulsymmetry got there first, but I trump with Peter! You've lost the news!
posted by punilux at 4:01 PM on March 12, 2008 [2 favorites]
posted by punilux at 4:01 PM on March 12, 2008 [2 favorites]
I was so hoping maybe Carol LeBeau and Hal Clement finally clocked eachother or something.
Oh, Hal would never do anything. If I had to take odds on anyone actually getting into it, it would be Michael Tuck.
But that's my perspective.
posted by LionIndex at 4:04 PM on March 12, 2008
Oh, Hal would never do anything. If I had to take odds on anyone actually getting into it, it would be Michael Tuck.
But that's my perspective.
posted by LionIndex at 4:04 PM on March 12, 2008
I was all excited because I thought some of my hometown anchors had gotten into a smackdown. Sniffle. I was so hoping maybe Carol LeBeau and Hal Clement finally clocked eachother or something. Good times.
I seriously want to see John Coleman and Michael Turko throw down.
posted by shakespeherian at 4:07 PM on March 12, 2008
I seriously want to see John Coleman and Michael Turko throw down.
posted by shakespeherian at 4:07 PM on March 12, 2008
Newsfilter! Just kidding. That was some classic button-pushing. Did you ever argue with someone in your mind? I'm always amazed of two things:
1. Those confrontations either never happen or are so much more sedate in real life (usually)
2. Why is it that I never seem to win those imaginary arguments in my mind? After all, I'm writing all the dialogue.
posted by Rafaelloello at 4:08 PM on March 12, 2008
1. Those confrontations either never happen or are so much more sedate in real life (usually)
2. Why is it that I never seem to win those imaginary arguments in my mind? After all, I'm writing all the dialogue.
posted by Rafaelloello at 4:08 PM on March 12, 2008
Seems like a pretty strange story to be reporting live.
posted by Dave Faris at 4:12 PM on March 12, 2008
posted by Dave Faris at 4:12 PM on March 12, 2008
jbickers: I had to look at that link for several seconds before I got it, but DAMN that is funny. Now, how can I work that caption into my daily conversation?
posted by hurdy gurdy girl at 4:13 PM on March 12, 2008
posted by hurdy gurdy girl at 4:13 PM on March 12, 2008
Usually professionalism is the curse of the middle class, but this time... middle class is better than no class.
posted by Free word order! at 4:28 PM on March 12, 2008 [3 favorites]
posted by Free word order! at 4:28 PM on March 12, 2008 [3 favorites]
I always liked Jim Ryan, despite his working for Fox, but shmegegge's right...Good Day New York has always been crap.
posted by JaredSeth at 4:37 PM on March 12, 2008
posted by JaredSeth at 4:37 PM on March 12, 2008
I've always been fond of Jim Ryan for some reason, maybe I just like his snowy white hair. He clowned your man just there and I have to admit I also like people who can't always control their temper.
posted by Divine_Wino at 4:42 PM on March 12, 2008
posted by Divine_Wino at 4:42 PM on March 12, 2008
He's right though. That reporter was phoning it in. Also, the glasses.
posted by DU at 5:18 PM on March 12, 2008
posted by DU at 5:18 PM on March 12, 2008
mudpuppie: "This was on the Daily Show a few years ago, and I think they said it was staged.
The Daily Show was faking when they said it was a fake."
Here's the video from TheDailyShow.com if anybody wanted to see it.
posted by Rhaomi at 5:43 PM on March 12, 2008
The Daily Show was faking when they said it was a fake."
Here's the video from TheDailyShow.com if anybody wanted to see it.
posted by Rhaomi at 5:43 PM on March 12, 2008
Oh, Hal would never do anything. If I had to take odds on anyone actually getting into it, it would be Michael Tuck.
But that's my perspective.
Seeeeeeee, that was part of the joke. 'Cuz those guys are clearly pacifists. Truth is I was actually originally gonna WRITE Michael Tuck but then I looked him up and he seems to have disappeared. Last I could find he was hired at KUSI but then - poof! - he's not on their website. Poor guy might've finally imploded. Or perhaps his face finally cracked from a botox overdose? Anybody know where he is now? I remember he went to LA for a while but I think the stress got to him so he came back to San Diego. Can't all be Harold Greene!*
BTW, in 1992 I actually knew a girl who was dating MT. I was in college and she worked at ComputorEdge Magazine with me. I remember one day I asked her what he was like, and she replied, "Old. But we get good tables in fancy place. And he'll spend over $50 on drinks!" Ahh, the joy of celebrity.
*Harold WAS Ron Burgundy, btw.
posted by miss lynnster at 5:44 PM on March 12, 2008 [2 favorites]
But that's my perspective.
Seeeeeeee, that was part of the joke. 'Cuz those guys are clearly pacifists. Truth is I was actually originally gonna WRITE Michael Tuck but then I looked him up and he seems to have disappeared. Last I could find he was hired at KUSI but then - poof! - he's not on their website. Poor guy might've finally imploded. Or perhaps his face finally cracked from a botox overdose? Anybody know where he is now? I remember he went to LA for a while but I think the stress got to him so he came back to San Diego. Can't all be Harold Greene!*
BTW, in 1992 I actually knew a girl who was dating MT. I was in college and she worked at ComputorEdge Magazine with me. I remember one day I asked her what he was like, and she replied, "Old. But we get good tables in fancy place. And he'll spend over $50 on drinks!" Ahh, the joy of celebrity.
*Harold WAS Ron Burgundy, btw.
posted by miss lynnster at 5:44 PM on March 12, 2008 [2 favorites]
I never knew that mudpuppie was once cortex's boss.
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 6:12 PM on March 12, 2008
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 6:12 PM on March 12, 2008
This is really one of the greatest TV meltdowns I've ever seen, and I've literally seen hundreds of them.
posted by dhammond at 6:34 PM on March 12, 2008
posted by dhammond at 6:34 PM on March 12, 2008
The other one is the kids smoking pot under a parachute vs. a cop.
Ah yes, my alma mater. I love that school.
posted by alpinist at 7:27 PM on March 12, 2008
Ah yes, my alma mater. I love that school.
posted by alpinist at 7:27 PM on March 12, 2008
They literally have been in those same jobs since I was in grade school, some 30 years ago. The miracle of modern rhinoplasty.
Only their noses aged?
posted by hjo3 at 8:23 PM on March 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
Only their noses aged?
posted by hjo3 at 8:23 PM on March 12, 2008 [1 favorite]
Two longtime co-anchors have it out during a commercial break. Didn't go out on the air, but possibly more entertaining.
posted by evilcolonel at 8:55 PM on March 12, 2008
posted by evilcolonel at 8:55 PM on March 12, 2008
NSFW language on the above, BTW.
posted by evilcolonel at 8:55 PM on March 12, 2008
posted by evilcolonel at 8:55 PM on March 12, 2008
Live at the fire zone indeed!
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 10:56 PM on March 12, 2008
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 10:56 PM on March 12, 2008
George Bush sure has lowered the bar for one to be considered an "effective spokesperson".
posted by Lucie at 11:46 PM on March 12, 2008
posted by Lucie at 11:46 PM on March 12, 2008
Paul Moyer & Ann Martin! Ha!!!!
posted by miss lynnster at 12:37 AM on March 13, 2008
posted by miss lynnster at 12:37 AM on March 13, 2008
Is there anything the benny hill theme song doesn't make funny?
Benny Hill.
posted by vbfg at 4:48 AM on March 13, 2008 [6 favorites]
Benny Hill.
posted by vbfg at 4:48 AM on March 13, 2008 [6 favorites]
"Holy crap, Dr. Stein, you have time to browse Mefi, reddit, holytaco and gawker?"
Well, a lot of the links I see on MeFi these days are on reddit 2-3 days prior. ;-) The over-posting of links sometimes makes it easier. "Seen that. Yeah, seen that. Oh, that's old now.." etc.
posted by drstein at 5:25 AM on March 13, 2008
Well, a lot of the links I see on MeFi these days are on reddit 2-3 days prior. ;-) The over-posting of links sometimes makes it easier. "Seen that. Yeah, seen that. Oh, that's old now.." etc.
posted by drstein at 5:25 AM on March 13, 2008
Well, I've got two more words for ya. Here ya go: before | after.
BTW, when I was in college there was a band called "Hands of Bree."
posted by miss lynnster at 7:29 AM on March 13, 2008
BTW, when I was in college there was a band called "Hands of Bree."
posted by miss lynnster at 7:29 AM on March 13, 2008
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