OT - Amusing Fox News Gaffe

[NoMyths]

Heh...not going to read much into what this means for their political fact-checking, but I found it amusing this morning when they were reporting Hurricane Charley with text-overlays as "Charlie." You know, when every other station in America had it spelled right.

:D

[Arles]

This is easily the best Fox News gaffe:

http://www.killsometime.com/Video/video.asp?video=Oops-News

;)

[GrantDawg]

This is easily the best Fox News gaffe:

http://www.killsometime.com/Video/video.asp?video=Oops-News

;)
I knew what that was going to be before I clicked it. :)

[Crapshoot]

Heh...not going to read much into what this means for their political fact-checking, but I found it amusing this morning when they were reporting Hurricane Charley with text-overlays as "Charlie." You know, when every other station in America had it spelled right.

:D

dude, every little thing fox news does is not exactly worthy of scrutiny..

[Ksyrup]

That's pretty inconsequential.

Now the Shepard Smith thing...THAT's amusing.

[NoMyths]

dude, every little thing fox news does is not exactly worthy of scrutiny..Oh, I don't scrutinize every little thing. But when you're in the path of a hurricane, you perk up when you hear it on the news...and it reduces the threat level when you see Fox News misspell it, when it's been coming for days and days now. :D

[rkmsuf]

Oh, I don't scrutinize every little thing. But when you're in the path of a hurricane, you perk up when you hear it on the news...and it reduces the threat level when you see Fox News misspell it, when it's been coming for days and days now. :D

What you thought it was some other Charley?

[Swaggs]

Damn. I'd never heard of that Shepard Smith thing. That was good stuff. :)

[Ksyrup]

Oh, I don't scrutinize every little thing. But when you're in the path of a hurricane, you perk up when you hear it on the news...and it reduces the threat level when you see Fox News misspell it, when it's been coming for days and days now. :D
Reduces the threat level?! What, since they misspelled it, you figured it was just an isolated shower?

[Ksyrup]

Why would you be watching Fox News for weather info, anyway?

[rkmsuf]

He thought it was some fat guy jogging through town

[Maple Leafs]

I would like to express my profound disappointment that with one Hurricane named Bonnie already on the way, and with another appearing that by convention would be need to be given a male name beginning with C, that they went with "Charley" and not "Clyde".

[Whar]

Now MSNBC is reporting Charley has been upgraded to a category 4 hurricane while FOXNews says it was upgraded to a category 3. I do not have all the peices yet but I am sure Karl Rove and the Republican National Commitee are involved! :)

[NoMyths]

Reduces the threat level?! What, since they misspelled it, you figured it was just an isolated shower?Jesus, back off on the coffee, twitchy.

[DanGarion]

Wow Hurricane Charlie is watching this thread!!!

[Ksyrup]

I don't drink coffee. I just think this serves as yet another example of grasping at thin air to make your point.

[Hurricane_Charlie]

Yes I am watching you all. My correct name is Charlie. Beware if you upset me I shall smite you all with my winds and rains!

[Swaggs]

Yes I am watching you all. My correct name is Charlie. Beware if you upset me I shall smite you all with my winds and rains!

I think you spelled your name wrong, sir.

[rkmsuf]

Yes I am watching you all. My correct name is Charlie. Beware if you upset me I shall smite you all with my winds and rains!

I'll bet you drink coffee

[Ksyrup]

Hurricanes Charlie(ley) are hopped up on something.

[NoMyths]

I don't drink coffee. I just think this serves as yet another example of grasping at thin air to make your point.And what point do you seem to think that is? I think it's amusing that a major news station makes a typo like that, and it's funnier to me because it's Fox News.

Keep drinking the Kool-Aid, man. They fucked up, and it was funny. You wanting them to be infallible doesn't make it so.

[Schmidty]

Yes I am watching you all. My correct name is Charlie. Beware if you upset me I shall smite you all with my winds and rains!

I bet your last name is Swager and you own a team in a huge market, but can't win when the leaves change from green to brown. I always thought you just sucked, but apparently you also blow.

Damn, I shouldn't have said that....

[SunDancer]

And what point do you seem to think that is? I think it's amusing that a major news station makes a typo like that, and it's funnier to me because it's Fox News.

Keep drinking the Kool-Aid, man. They fucked up, and it was funny. You wanting them to be infallible doesn't make it so.

Like every other station, or human being, never makes a typo. :rolleyes:

[rkmsuf]

Like every other station, or human being, never makes a typo. :rolleyes:

Not if you are on America's side.

[Ksyrup]

I don't even watch Fox News, so I'm not on "their" side. I just think you're beyond stretching it if you think that Fox News' misspelling of a word makes them a less credible news source. I don't care if you think it's amusing or not, your point was clearly (as you stated in the begining phrase of your post) that this should reflect poorly on their coverage of other events. Which is absurd.

[rkmsuf]

One time Ted Kennedy in a speech referred to two folks as Mike McGwire and Sammy Sousa.

[Bonegavel]

This is easily the best Fox News gaffe:

http://www.killsometime.com/Video/video.asp?video=Oops-News

;)
That is awesome. Didn't see that one before.

[NoMyths]

I don't even watch Fox News, so I'm not on "their" side. I just think you're beyond stretching it if you think that Fox News' misspelling of a word makes them a less credible news source. I don't care if you think it's amusing or not, your point was clearly (as you stated in the begining phrase of your post) that this should reflect poorly on their coverage of other events. Which is absurd.Um, I'll bold it this time for you: "Heh...not going to read much into what this means for their political fact-checking, but I found it amusing this morning when they were reporting Hurricane Charley with text-overlays as "Charlie." You know, when every other station in America had it spelled right."

Again: Not going to read much into it. In other words, for the illiterate, that means I'm not making a larger point about politics, which you fools seem to expect every time the words "Fox News" appears in a post of mine. Man, you need to loosen the screws a bit. I can't really make it clearer than that.

But keep taking shots at me, as you're wont to do, if it makes you feel you're defending your puppy better.

[Schmidty]

I like puppies. The bigger, the better.

[Ryan S]

Personally I think that everyone who spells it Charley is mispelling it. It's kind of like spelling my name Riyan.

[Ksyrup]

Um, I'll bold it this time for you: "Heh...not going to read much into what this means for their political fact-checking, but I found it amusing this morning when they were reporting Hurricane Charley with text-overlays as "Charlie." You know, when every other station in America had it spelled right."

Again: Not going to read much into it. In other words, for the illiterate, that means I'm not making a larger point about politics, which you fools seem to expect every time the words "Fox News" appears in a post of mine. Man, you need to loosen the screws a bit. I can't really make it clearer than that.

But keep taking shots at me, as you're wont to do, if it makes you feel you're defending your puppy better.
I suppose you would have felt it necessary to post this type of thread had another network misspelled Charley's name. No, you wouldn't have. You made it obvious what your intentions were.

Your post was the equivalent of, "I'm not saying I think Roger Clemens is an asshole, but I found it really funny that he got bombed in the All-star game."

I got your point.

[NoMyths]

I suppose you would have felt it necessary to post this type of thread had another network misspelled Charley's name. No, you wouldn't have. You made it obvious what your intentions were.

Your post was the equivalent of, "I'm not saying I think Roger Clemens is an asshole, but I found it really funny that he got bombed in the All-star game."

I got your point.I never said that I didn't think Fox News sucks...I do. Which is why it's funny to me that they screwed up. It made for a laugh as I was getting out of bed this morning, which is why I posted it. Same reason people poke fun at Bush or Kerry, depending on their political flavor.

As for your interpretation of my point, the Roger Clemens in the story is rapidly shifting from Fox News to you. Don't make me pull out the roll-eyes smiley on you.

[Ksyrup]

Well, I am a conservative, so that automatically makes me roll-eyes smiley-worthy, as well an asshole, doesn't it? Par for the course.

[TargetPractice6]

You must be pretty easily amused if you find a simple misspelling funny enough to start a new thread about.

[WSUCougar]

You must be pretty easily amused if you find a simple misspelling funny enough to start a new thread about.
That's kinda where I'm at. And it wasn't just a misspelling, but a very understandable one. I dunno.

[NoMyths]

Ksyrup: Not automatically...you have to earn it. You're doing well.

Target: Yup, pretty much.

[Ksyrup]

...which, combined with the target, makes it pretty obvious what the intent was, despite the passing protestations otherwise. Hence, my comments.

[NoMyths]

(non) dola...

Perhaps it's more amusing for those of us who have been talking about Charley for the last several days, and who happen to be in its path.

[Schmidty]

(non) dola...

Perhaps it's more amusing for those of us who have been talking about Charley for the last several days, and who happen to be in its path.

That was cheap (considering my mom is there and the fact that you are using your "concern" as a way to win an argument), and combined with your other baiting posts, you just earned yourself a place on my ignore list.

[NoMyths]

That was cheap (considering my mom is there and the fact that you are using your "concern" as a way to win an argument), and combined with your other baiting posts, you just earned yourself a place on my ignore list.Too bad you won't read this, then: I'm "there" too, which is why it's been a big story for us. The location listed under my name is accurate.

Added: When folks are worried about something, many times they tend to joke about it. To see a news station spell the name of something that's literally threatening us wrong, when it's not something that just cropped up, is funny in a black humor kind of way. It's silly that I'm having to explain this.

[Arles]

I never said that I didn't ...
Truly "Clinton-esque" wording. I think NoMyths is angling for a run for the senate in the not too distant future. ;)

[NoMyths]

Truly "Clinton-esque" wording. I think NoMyths is angling for a run for the senate in the not too distant future. ;)Nah, the groupies are better with my current gig. ;)

[TroyF]

That's kinda where I'm at. And it wasn't just a misspelling, but a very understandable one. I dunno.

Add me to the list. [shrug]

[Crapshoot]

I don't even watch Fox News, so I'm not on "their" side. I just think you're beyond stretching it if you think that Fox News' misspelling of a word makes them a less credible news source. I don't care if you think it's amusing or not, your point was clearly (as you stated in the begining phrase of your post) that this should reflect poorly on their coverage of other events. Which is absurd.

what he said...

[The Un-Ghosted Chubby]

Well, I am a conservative, so that automatically makes me roll-eyes smiley-worthy, as well an asshole, doesn't it? Par for the course.

Par for the course? Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight, I think it's pretty clear which way this board slants in general.

Sheesh, he pointed out they screwed and people jump down his throat. All the news organizations screw up (multiple times, yeah I'm looking at you NY Times)

Of course why should it surprise me that people turned a stupid foulup on an overlay into a political argument.

[Schmidty]

Par for the course? Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight, I think it's pretty clear which way this board slants in general.

Sheesh, he pointed out they screwed and people jump down his throat. All the news organizations screw up (multiple times, yeah I'm looking at you NY Times)

Of course why should it surprise me that people turned a stupid foulup on an overlay into a political argument.

Time to re-ignore this joker............

[Schmidty]

Dola

By the way, I'm not conservative, I'm just anti-dumbass.

[Crapshoot]

Hey- there's no doubt that as a whole, this board is fairly conservative in nature -that being said, No myth's point was just to take a pointless shot at fox news- I cant recall the last article that wasnt a political shot of some sort.

[NoMyths]

Alright, I warned you:

:rolleyes:

[The Un-Ghosted Chubby]

Time to re-ignore this joker............

don't hurt me in that way :rolleyes:

aadik - the point was that any post no matter how small the "tweak" at the other is, gets turned into the ultimate "good vs evil" thread. There's no reason that this had to be a nomyths vs ksyrup slugfest over the validity of foxnews. If you thought it was funny then say so and leave it at that, if not say it wasn't a big deal and drop it. But of course, that's not how it works. Ksyrup's how "woe is me" routine is laughable as I said earlier. "Pointless shots" are taken by both sides here all the time, this one was pretty minor IMO.

Was the slipup funny, I guess. Was it a big deal, no. Is it representative of any bigger issue with fox news, no. It was a stupid, yet humerous to some, slipup.

The vid clip that Arles posted was much funnier :D

[TargetPractice6]

Time to re-ignore this joker............Do people really need to announce that they are putting somebody on their ingore list? It seems like most people do it to insult the people they are ignoring. If you want to ignore somebody then fine, do it. Nobody else cares.

[Schmidty]

Do people really need to announce that they are putting somebody on their ingore list? It seems like most people do it to insult the people they are ignoring. If you want to ignore somebody then fine, do it. Nobody else cares.

Yes. Yes. Yes. Maybe.

[TargetPractice6]

Yes. Yes. Yes. Maybe.Oh, okay.

[SunDancer]

Too bad you won't read this, then: I'm "there" too, which is why it's been a big story for us. The location listed under my name is accurate.

Added: When folks are worried about something, many times they tend to joke about it. To see a news station spell the name of something that's literally threatening us wrong, when it's not something that just cropped up, is funny in a black humor kind of way. It's silly that I'm having to explain this.

So Charleston, SC is "there"? Last time I checked, the storm was along the west coast of Florida. You'll get some rain, alittle wind, but nothing major or anything that would do any damage.

[Swaggs]

I bet your last name is Swager and you own a team in a huge market, but can't win when the leaves change from green to brown. I always thought you just sucked, but apparently you also blow.

Damn, I shouldn't have said that....

Get some sand in your vagina?

[NoMyths]

So Charleston, SC is "there"? Last time I checked, the storm was along the west coast of Florida. You'll get some rain, alittle wind, but nothing major or anything that would anything.Thanks, Mr. Meteorologist. At the time of my post, it was slated to be storming right through here. As is, it's still dicey as to whether it'll go east or not, and the Governor has ordered the evacuation of bordering counties. We'll see how it goes.

[Kodos]

Yes I am watching you all. My correct name is Charlie. Beware if you upset me I shall smite you all with my winds and rains!

I found this amusing. "Beware or I'll smite you with my winds and rains!" Not exactly the scariest threat one might ever hear!

On par with "Beware or I shall beat you with these fluffy pillows!"

[Schmidty]

Get some sand in your vagina?

Just playing my persona. I still love you.


(I'm just lucky, btw)

[stevew]

Man, there is no agenda going on in this post

[Schmidty]

To my dear Charlie:

Ohhhh, oh, oh, oh, ohhh.
It must have been cold there in my shadow,
To never have sunlight on your face.
You were content to let me shine, that's your way.
You always walked a step behind.
So I was the one with all the glory,
While you were the one with all the strain.
A beautiful face without a name for so long.
A beautiful smile to hide the pain.
Did you ever know that you're my hero,
And everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle,
For you are the wind beneath my wings.
It might have appeared to go unnoticed,
But I've got it all here in my heart.
I want you to know I know the truth, of course I know it.
I would be nothing without you.
Did you ever know that you're my hero?
You're everything I wish I could be.
I could fly higher than an eagle,
For you are the wind beneath my wings.
Did I ever tell you you're my hero?
You're everything, everything I wish I could be.
Oh, and I, I could fly higher than an eagle,
For you are the wind beneath my wings,
'Cause you are the wind beneath my wings.
Oh, the wind beneath my wings.
You, you, you, you are the wind beneath my wings.
Fly, fly, fly away. You let me fly so high.
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings.
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings.
Fly, fly, fly high against the sky,
So high I almost touch the sky.
Thank you, thank you,
Thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings.

[duckman]

Well, that's 10 minutes I'll never get back. :rolleyes:

[BigJohn&TheLions]

I thought Hurricaine Charlie was that boxer that went to jail back in the 60's...