Surfer ducks decapitation
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The big story? Is this what makes the headlines in America?
It's the equivalent of the end segment on my national news show the other night which showed a squirrel watersurfing. The anchor said that the squirrel was hoping to enter some competitions.
Should I write to the station demanding that they clarify that the squirrel is in fact ineligable for said competition? How dare they present this midinformation!? It is clear that competition regulations will strictly specify that the competition is for humans only, and the squirrel's lack of opposable thumbs makes it impossible for him to compete on a high level!
Whilst Good Morning America wants to report news seriously, this is blatantly a tongue in cheek end-of-segment video that is designed to make you smile (as it did me), not whip out the text books. What consequence is the 'misreporting' here exactly.
Just lighten up.
It's the equivalent of the end segment on my national news show the other night which showed a squirrel watersurfing. The anchor said that the squirrel was hoping to enter some competitions.
Should I write to the station demanding that they clarify that the squirrel is in fact ineligable for said competition? How dare they present this midinformation!? It is clear that competition regulations will strictly specify that the competition is for humans only, and the squirrel's lack of opposable thumbs makes it impossible for him to compete on a high level!
Whilst Good Morning America wants to report news seriously, this is blatantly a tongue in cheek end-of-segment video that is designed to make you smile (as it did me), not whip out the text books. What consequence is the 'misreporting' here exactly.
Just lighten up.
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Mmmm ....
.... Btw, I don't think (at least hoping) the average PILOT that still believe in Santa is roaming this forum...
You mean Santa is NOT real ...... Damn another illusion shattered
.... Btw, I don't think (at least hoping) the average PILOT that still believe in Santa is roaming this forum...
You mean Santa is NOT real ...... Damn another illusion shattered
this is blatantly a tongue in cheek end-of-segment video
The piece is introduced with
"one very close call for a surfer" hardly a melodramatic introduction.
The underlying point is that it is pretty obvious they lifted the video from youtube where it is headlined as "!!AMAZING FOOTAGE!! SURFER CHEATS DEATH:NEARLY DECAPITATED BY HELICOPTER!!"
It would have been better TV journalism to titillate the audience with the video and then point out that the surfer was not in any danger and make a snide remarks about youtube videos.
That a national news programme from ABC NEWS is regurgitating youtube content without apparently checking its veracity is indeed shameful.
Something I would expect from FOX but less so from ABC.
Coincidently next week GMA are allowing email questions from viewers to be asked of the anchors.
Good Morning America Anchors Answer Your Questions - ABC News
MJB
Last edited by mickjoebill; 30th Jan 2010 at 15:46.
Skittles,
Yes, big news, or something that attracts viewers (facts doesnt work as good as lies does) "Tongue in the cheek"... right..!
A little of topic, but showing the same sort of storytelling.
Read this first:
Pictured: Three cheetahs spare tiny antelope's life... and play with him instead | Mail Online
Then click this link:
Bios - Phone nature : Agence Photographique spécialisée dans la Nature et l'Environnement
Enjoy
spinwing and iainms,
sorry guys.....
John,
If theres a video of from the same angle those photos have been taken, it might be the next "One very close call" on Good Morning America (as long as they can find it on Youtube that is...)
Nice shots by the way.
Yes, big news, or something that attracts viewers (facts doesnt work as good as lies does) "Tongue in the cheek"... right..!
A little of topic, but showing the same sort of storytelling.
Read this first:
Pictured: Three cheetahs spare tiny antelope's life... and play with him instead | Mail Online
Then click this link:
Bios - Phone nature : Agence Photographique spécialisée dans la Nature et l'Environnement
Enjoy
spinwing and iainms,
sorry guys.....
John,
If theres a video of from the same angle those photos have been taken, it might be the next "One very close call" on Good Morning America (as long as they can find it on Youtube that is...)
Nice shots by the way.
Last edited by Nubian; 31st Jan 2010 at 15:41. Reason: Adding links.
