“And now back to the studio for opposing commentary to fill the rest of our time.” And six more pharmaceutical ads with incomprehensible disclaimers. Slow news day.
When my husband was in college about a million years ago (60’s, and yes, he’s older than I am!) there was a communist speaker just off campus. Kids were standing around and there was some heckling. Then the bell rang for class and everyone took off running to get to class. Hubby watched the CBS news that night and it was reported that “Students run to hear a communist speaker at . . ..” Which was exactly what was NOT happening. He hasn’t trusted the news since. Of course, these days having a communist speaker on campus would be considered desirable.
In the bad old days of the Soviet Union, there were two official government newspapers, Pravda and Izvestia, which are Russian for “truth” and “news”, respectively. Having more than one newspaper gave the USSR a veneer of freedom of the press. But most ordinary people in Russia were not fooled, considering both were state-run and acted as mouthpieces of Gosplan (central planners) and the Politburo. A joke amongst Russians was “There is no news in the truth, and there is no truth in the news”.
To be fair, Michael has made a slightly more professional appearance than the last time he was on TV. That was when his school took a field trip to a war memorial, that was broadcast on the evening news. Elly’s reaction was less than entralled.
Michael: “Look, there’s my class!”
Elly: “Michael, you are looking directly at the camera and sticking two fingers up your nose!”
Just because it seems as if it is immediate, and is happening right then and there, in films about news stories, that is pure fiction.
So in this case, Lynn is making fun of not only
a) protest on the spur of the moment, and how
b) someone can be caught up in a mob mentality, but also she she making fun of how
c) news is edited.
In real life, for what it’s worth: before a person is seen on the TV screen later on in the news, even if it’s “breaking news” that person is asked to sign a release form.
In real life, a reporter does not ever shove a microphone in front of someone, and no one is asked to talk off the top without forming cogent statement. Usually there is a bit of preparation. A reporter asks if someone wants to be on the news, and even lists a few questions that will be asked, so that the person will be prepared about their answers.
As far as what is seen on a news report, it is up to the editing department how much of a person’s quote will be actually shown. It might only be one or two words.
GirlGeek Premium Member over 1 year ago
They don’t know what they are doing!! Why did she write this storyline?!
capricorn9th over 1 year ago
That reporter sure sprouted a mouthful. Clearly he was a journalism student…or a lawyer still looking for a job in a fancy highrise office.
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year ago
Michael made himself (and his fellow strikers) look like an idiot.
Macushlalondra over 1 year ago
And the yeahs have it. He put the words in your mouth Michael and now you will suffer for them.
Johnnyrico over 1 year ago
“An’ we want free pizza on Fridays! An’ a sooo-dah machine with something besides ‘Mountie Cola’! …An’ a juke box in the cafeteria!”
GeorgeInAZ over 1 year ago
The news media create the narrative of their choosing.
Tantor over 1 year ago
I wish I could talk like that
littlejohn Premium Member over 1 year ago
I see that Mike does well in Speech Class. He has his communication skills down pat.
Robert Nowall Premium Member over 1 year ago
A future reporter and novelist.
The Pro from Dover over 1 year ago
Yeah
tripwire45 over 1 year ago
How the news works.
rxrjay over 1 year ago
Well said Michael.
goboboyd over 1 year ago
“And now back to the studio for opposing commentary to fill the rest of our time.” And six more pharmaceutical ads with incomprehensible disclaimers. Slow news day.
djtenltd over 1 year ago
Lots of people freeze up in front of a camera.
Deezlebird over 1 year ago
When my husband was in college about a million years ago (60’s, and yes, he’s older than I am!) there was a communist speaker just off campus. Kids were standing around and there was some heckling. Then the bell rang for class and everyone took off running to get to class. Hubby watched the CBS news that night and it was reported that “Students run to hear a communist speaker at . . ..” Which was exactly what was NOT happening. He hasn’t trusted the news since. Of course, these days having a communist speaker on campus would be considered desirable.
jango over 1 year ago
Yeah.
DawnQuinn1 over 1 year ago
In actual fact Michael was not given an apportunity to say anything. The interviewer kept interrupting.
Diat60 over 1 year ago
Poor Mike – struck dumb by the sight of those TV cameras.
Irish53 over 1 year ago
“Clint Whiffle”…haha
g04922 over 1 year ago
Very good illustration of today’s opinionated and biased MSM. Poor Mike – doesn’t stand a chance against talking head Clinit. Good job, Lynn.
Susan00100 over 1 year ago
That newsman is just like most lawyers today—always putting words in people’s mouths ("Isn’t it true that…).
USN1977 over 1 year ago
In the bad old days of the Soviet Union, there were two official government newspapers, Pravda and Izvestia, which are Russian for “truth” and “news”, respectively. Having more than one newspaper gave the USSR a veneer of freedom of the press. But most ordinary people in Russia were not fooled, considering both were state-run and acted as mouthpieces of Gosplan (central planners) and the Politburo. A joke amongst Russians was “There is no news in the truth, and there is no truth in the news”.
Wooded trail over 1 year ago
Why did you give your real name Michael???
RadioDial Premium Member over 1 year ago
15 seconds of fame.
JudithStocker over 1 year ago
Please ! People these are citizens speaking out – even if it is something they never said. (LOL)
flagmichael over 1 year ago
On the other hand, Michael didn’t actually make any statements that could come back to haunt him.
paranormal over 1 year ago
The school districts here run the bus systems…
198.23.5.11 over 1 year ago
Mike’s new school course—-“Stage Fright 101”.
Watchdog over 1 year ago
There are no news reporters only news fabricators.
LOUHABY over 1 year ago
Typical interview, they put words in your mouth!!
stamps over 1 year ago
Mr. Whiffle, don’t squeeze the charmin’ youths.
rebelstrike0 over 1 year ago
To be fair, Michael has made a slightly more professional appearance than the last time he was on TV. That was when his school took a field trip to a war memorial, that was broadcast on the evening news. Elly’s reaction was less than entralled.
Michael: “Look, there’s my class!”
Elly: “Michael, you are looking directly at the camera and sticking two fingers up your nose!”
kathleenhicks62 over 1 year ago
Michael doesn’t know what most of those words mean or how to pronounce them
kamoolah over 1 year ago
That reporter needs glasses.
Allan CB Premium Member over 1 year ago
CBV is based on CTV I see.
1JennyJenkins over 1 year ago
Just because it seems as if it is immediate, and is happening right then and there, in films about news stories, that is pure fiction.
So in this case, Lynn is making fun of not only
a) protest on the spur of the moment, and how
b) someone can be caught up in a mob mentality, but also she she making fun of how
c) news is edited.
In real life, for what it’s worth: before a person is seen on the TV screen later on in the news, even if it’s “breaking news” that person is asked to sign a release form.
In real life, a reporter does not ever shove a microphone in front of someone, and no one is asked to talk off the top without forming cogent statement. Usually there is a bit of preparation. A reporter asks if someone wants to be on the news, and even lists a few questions that will be asked, so that the person will be prepared about their answers.
As far as what is seen on a news report, it is up to the editing department how much of a person’s quote will be actually shown. It might only be one or two words.
John Jorgensen over 1 year ago
Well Clint Whiffle certainly helped the students out there, didn’t he.
kab2rb over 1 year ago
The reporter said it all.
Jogger2 over 1 year ago
I suppose someone already asked. But, isn’t it the parents who are paying the bus fares?
MissyTiger over 1 year ago
Reminds me of “King of the Hill”. “Yep” “Yeah” “M-hm”
The_Great_Black President over 1 year ago
Lawrence refused to protest? Exactly how “gay” is Lawrence, really?
eced52 over 1 year ago
Who’s own words?
Slatsmagee I over 1 year ago
Boy, you got that right. What a doofus…
beharford over 1 year ago
Must be Global BC….