Hey all...

Did you all see the video of FOX News Anchor Bill O'Reilly and his tantrum when he used to host "Inside Edition?"  If you haven't, here is a link to it (WARNING: strong language): http://youtube.com/watch?v=2tJjNVVwRCY  In the video he freaks out, screams, swears, tears off his mic, and completely loses his mind.  Is this called for?  Bill, grow up.  The man is loving all this attention so congrats to him for acting like a 3 year old.

A couple days ago NBC 4 (New York City)  Anchor Sue Simmons let the F-bomb fly on LIVE TV during a tease before the 11 p.m. show for everyone in NYC to hear and now the entire world.  I admit, I was shocked when I heard with how much vigor she threw out the word.   She be mad!  If you are looking for that clip, here it is (WARNING: graphic language): http://youtube.com/watch?v=nYAMDhVT50I

Part of me knows she is human, we all make mistakes, etc.  The other half of me thinks 'Wow, you've been a NYC anchor for more than 2 decades, get millions of dollars, and should know better.'  Bill O'Reilly's issue was more than a slip of the tongue.  He knew what he was doing and was getting more angry as he went on.  Now I have heard stories about him but seeing it with my own eyes makes it reality.  Boy needs to calm down!  These are people the public watches for news and information?  People they can trust?  In fairness, Simmons issued an apology during the 11 p.m. news that night -- O'Reilly's rant was off air but still very funny.  The #1 rule in news is always assume the mic is on even if it might not be.  Everyone makes mistakes.

When anchors drink and drive -- that is another story.

js

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