tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post7726367156734562688..comments2023-10-22T03:53:56.945-04:00Comments on When I Reach: Broadcast Jesters00dozohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05704098179400766578noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-35894249651866445092010-10-26T10:46:53.225-04:002010-10-26T10:46:53.225-04:00BonyMike! Glad to have you back! Ha, ha - I can ...BonyMike! Glad to have you back! Ha, ha - I can picture it: Cream pie catapults, tart slingshots and water baloon grenades! Oh, and a baloon Trojan horse, of course.<br /><br />;-)00dozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704098179400766578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-78546712152693367772010-10-25T23:43:07.728-04:002010-10-25T23:43:07.728-04:00I think they should make clowns fight all our wars...I think they should make clowns fight all our wars. Fewer clowns, and funner fights. It would be a win-win situation.MikeWJ at Too Many Morningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05357719098554598893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-91724624104280030142010-10-20T17:49:22.507-04:002010-10-20T17:49:22.507-04:00Jayne: Really!! We had to wait until the next da...Jayne: Really!! We had to wait until the next day's broadcast to make sure that, a) we didn't hear it incorrectly, but mostly, b) that the reporter wasn't being sarcastic.<br /><br />Like another commenter said, it was a total media cirus, clowns or no clowns.<br />;-)<br /><br />"Unpopular war" - yep, there's a bell you cannot unring. Hell, I've choked on my own heel a few times myself, but never on national television (thank whatever god!).00dozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704098179400766578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-83506287719774926722010-10-20T17:16:53.196-04:002010-10-20T17:16:53.196-04:00There were clowns? Really? Did they make ballo...There were clowns? Really? Did they make balloon animals? Can you seriously imagine coming up from the ordeal of being trapped underground for all that time to the glare of camera lights in your face and such a circus atmosphere? And I heard only the mistress showed up.<br /><br />"Unpopular war." That's hysterical.injaynesworldhttp://injaynesworld.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-25267885354662172862010-10-17T10:42:46.863-04:002010-10-17T10:42:46.863-04:00Georgina: Welcome fellow Hoser! And thank you! ...Georgina: Welcome fellow Hoser! And thank you! Yeah, unfortunately, we only get CBC for Canadian news here. When we can catch it, we rely on the Rick Mercer Report to keep us up to date on the other stuff. Heh, heh.<br /><br />The only other thing the CBC has going for it (well, actually most of the Canadian stations), is that they don't censor language, etc. if they can help it.<br /><br />I'll drop by your place, too!00dozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704098179400766578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-80373506170994689522010-10-17T09:49:53.475-04:002010-10-17T09:49:53.475-04:00Came over here from Nonamedufus's place becaus...Came over here from Nonamedufus's place because I liked your caption to "Pause, Ponder and Park." I'm a Canadian too and I always like following other Canadian bloggers - I feel "in" on all the cultural reference jokes. Just don't get me started on the CBC. - GAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-77489061871952227102010-10-16T12:15:02.751-04:002010-10-16T12:15:02.751-04:00CheesyMike: I couldn't agree with you more an...CheesyMike: I couldn't agree with you more and I was quite hesitant to run with the circus thing, so to speak, since none of the miners had yet been rescued. Heh, heh, in hindsight, the CBC reporter wasn't so far off, eh?<br />;-)<br /><br />The mining company has, apparently, filed for bankruptcy but it's reported that all the miners will be compensated in one way or another, in addition to being approached for book and movie rights, as well as endorsements. Yes, this is the world we now live in.00dozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704098179400766578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-10968426723871066482010-10-16T11:35:39.398-04:002010-10-16T11:35:39.398-04:00That mining rescue in Chile was a media 'circu...That mining rescue in Chile was a media 'circus' from the beginning, complete with clowns and profiteers. It's awesome that they were rescued and I hope the miners themselves get compensated, but yeah, it really says something about the world we live in.mikehttp://www.weworkforcheese.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-40645262532939559682010-10-16T10:04:09.172-04:002010-10-16T10:04:09.172-04:00Shawn: Welcome! I can't imagine it's eas...Shawn: Welcome! I can't imagine it's easy for anyone having to think on their feet in a live report in the middle of such distracting activity. I commend those reporters that have to, including those mentioned in my post. I didn't say they were bad reporters, just probably a little flabbergasted.<br /><br />As for the CBC, it's a good thing they didn't send its clown, Rick Mercer.<br /><br />;-)00dozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704098179400766578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-83137871263295503972010-10-16T08:42:03.220-04:002010-10-16T08:42:03.220-04:00The CBC has been known for it's conservative a...The CBC has been known for it's conservative approach to the news. In their re-branding efforts in recent years they have tried to modernize and allow their reporters to stray from the usual reporting of the facts and start showing some personality. Or it just may have been a bad reporter.Shawn Oharahttp://www.stubbornfool.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-41109300313381037952010-10-15T08:40:03.474-04:002010-10-15T08:40:03.474-04:00CatLady: Yeah, I was kinda scratchin' my head...CatLady: Yeah, I was kinda scratchin' my head at that creepiness too. I only saw the one clown in the next newscast and he looked more like a Mardi Gras jester - so, not so creepy.00dozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704098179400766578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-14547332820867018442010-10-14T19:40:04.546-04:002010-10-14T19:40:04.546-04:00I don't care what anyone says... clowns are sc...I don't care what anyone says... clowns are scary and should not be allowed anywhere!http://howtobecomeacatladywithoutthecats.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02888838201074339916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-29477914250267334892010-10-14T15:53:27.687-04:002010-10-14T15:53:27.687-04:00Ziva: Heh, heh. And maybe a Mariachi band?
;-)Ziva: Heh, heh. And maybe a Mariachi band?<br />;-)00dozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704098179400766578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-14415838667350376632010-10-14T15:50:50.594-04:002010-10-14T15:50:50.594-04:00Linda: Ha! We watched the first miner being resc...Linda: Ha! We watched the first miner being rescued and, throughout the time he was loaded into the capsule to the time he arrived at the top, there was a newscaster with a British accent describing the situation - he was so animated in doing so, it sounded like he was calling a soccer match! It was hilarious.<br /><br />We missed the rescue of the miner with the wife & mistress, but heard he had invited BOTH of them to the site. Oy!00dozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704098179400766578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-51814006923854479502010-10-14T14:32:17.313-04:002010-10-14T14:32:17.313-04:00I've always said that every mine rescue should...I've always said that every mine rescue should have a clown.Zivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18174558111427961797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-11543158442866280792010-10-14T13:04:19.542-04:002010-10-14T13:04:19.542-04:00I was glued to CNN for 24 hours watching the rescu...I was glued to CNN for 24 hours watching the rescue of the Chilean miners. Most newscasters are clowns (but without the greasepaint). One poor miner had a wife and a mistress and they were trying to ascertain which one the lady who greeted him when he came out was. Say what? Who cares!Linda Medranohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440058568073764902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-50313763701401597122010-10-13T10:58:59.227-04:002010-10-13T10:58:59.227-04:00Quirks: Heh, heh. If they had clowns reporting t...Quirks: Heh, heh. If they had clowns reporting the local news, it might not be so depressing after all!<br />;-)00dozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704098179400766578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-4013587009206647202010-10-13T10:56:53.445-04:002010-10-13T10:56:53.445-04:00Reffie: I never liked clowns either, except for R...Reffie: I never liked clowns either, except for Red Skelton's version.<br /><br />And *knocks on wood*, the rescue effort is going smoothly so far.00dozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704098179400766578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-78877042058796161502010-10-13T00:04:14.423-04:002010-10-13T00:04:14.423-04:00I find it more and more difficult to watch the new...I find it more and more difficult to watch the news as well.<br /><br />It's all so overwhelming.<br /><br />And that's without clowns!<br /><br />It could be much worse: there could be clowns.<br /><br />*grin*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-39429412949885264612010-10-12T20:32:00.844-04:002010-10-12T20:32:00.844-04:00I don't like clowns. I have one on my blog th...I don't like clowns. I have one on my blog that got punched. I think he deserved it.<br /><br />Yea for the rescue efforts!ReformingGeekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17990465686765948682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-52482515552163346322010-10-12T17:39:53.055-04:002010-10-12T17:39:53.055-04:00dufus: Ha, ha! It brings to mind that "Pict...dufus: Ha, ha! It brings to mind that "Picture of The Day" blog you have (the one which shows the clown)! Yes, what they save on equipment they can surely spend on Depends! (Oh, and of course, the tanks would have to be make by Volkswagon!)<br />;-)00dozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704098179400766578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1302773627138264861.post-67927549997583152222010-10-12T17:26:59.836-04:002010-10-12T17:26:59.836-04:00I think they should send the clowns to the war zon...I think they should send the clowns to the war zone. Think of what they'll save on equipment. You can fit 25 clowns in each tank!nonamedufushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14872118497732941675noreply@blogger.com