Well, not really. I think even the most "common sense" challenged of individuals, spoiling for an argument wherever they can find it, would see the distinction between that event, and......
I heard a rumour ... about a captain on a European airline flying a longhaul route who grumbled to the cabin crew because they brought the starter for his meal at the same time as the main course.
Even if both events were broadcast to the world, one wouldn't raise an eyebrow (normally,) whereas the other quite clearly would, and has.