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« Zarqawi Arrested? | Main | Looking to Give? » January 04, 2005
Foot-in-Mouth Disease
Posted by Bill Drudge is hyping a poor choice of words by CNN head Jonathan Klein: Industry insiders are aghast at new CNN chief Jonathan Klein's appalling lack of sensitivity to the tsunami disaster in his ongoing media tour today. You may recognize Klein from his infamous comment about bloggers wearing pajamas. Seems like interestingly aggressive soundbites could be a pattern. I sort of feel sorry for the guy - about a month after 9-11, I received some completed creative that I'd previously approved for a marketing campaign for some DC hotels. Part of the text read something like "... located in the heart of Georgetown, ground zero for world-class shopping, fine dining and entertainment." Yikes. Then again, I'd initially ok'ed it before the tragedy and failed to catch the text afterwards. Klein made a dumb comment, but the Drudge treatment is typically hyperbolic. Posted by Bill at January 4, 2005 12:51 PM | TrackBack (3) CommentsI too think the comment was taken out of context. However, my biggest grip is that the MSM is so insensitive to tragedy. The idea that a news service (hum) must send in teams of reporters to completely cover the story stinks. There comes a time when some victims would just like to be consoled and not publicly paraded around networks or newspapers. Compassion is not something that news guys seem to have. I applaud the blogs that are providing local stories and pictures – without infringing on the human side of the victims. Sure there is a big story here to tell – but why is it necessary to stick a camera into the face of someone who has been lying helpless without food or water for days – just to get that one picture – maybe get that Pulitzer Price! It is the same with reporters traveling with military units in Iraq – its not about the story – its about the glory – the fame – the report can obtain. Check out the photos coming from the US Navy – most show good will, eager sailors working hard to get supplies into the area – not helpless victims or decomposing bodies. They are attempting to record the best part of this effort – hard work and dedication – duty when called upon for those who need help. OK – sorry – MSM makes me MAD! Posted by: JAT I've got to agree on this one. I read the Drudge bit and couldn't believe anyone would rake this guy over the coals for a mere verbal mistake. We've all got to lighten up a bit and quit seeking fault in everyone and everything. Posted by: SteveL Yeah, I just saw that item at Drudge and I was underwhelmed. Maybe it sounded worse in context -- Is the implication here that he meant to make the analogy? If it was an just an unfortunate metaphor then this really should not be an issue. Policing everyone's words for that which could be interpreted as insensitive smacks of 90's style political correctness. Posted by: Theodore Hasse I think it was really dumb but I agree that it was out of context. However can you imagine if GWB or Rumsfeld said 'We're going to flood the zone with relief help' it's be on CNN non-stop 24/7. Posted by: Jack Tanner This story is beneath comment. Posted by: notherbob2 That's all you have to give Drudge a hot flash?? It hardly compares with the children's Motrin lawsuit, which the (ahem) attorney called 'the equivalent of a medical tsunami' Posted by: beautifulatrocities I'm wearing pajamas right now. Heh. Posted by: Kieth |
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