Wednesday, September 15, 2010

shattered glass = local tv news showdown!

For the first time in many forknights fortnights, I decided to tune into the local news last night. It was local election return night, and I needed to see if Kang would become mayor. He didn't and neither did Fenty. Anyway, after flipping through all the networks, I decided to settle on FOX5, mostly because it was the only station not on commercial break. And thank goodness I did because this happened:



This reporter's reaction to the dude who fell through the window at Fenty's headquarters is truly priceless (about 0:37). She later said she initially thought it was gunfire, which, unfortunately isn't a totally radical assumption to make here. (Sidebar: How f*cked up this place is that we automatically assume the worst?) But overall, I think FOX5 handled this story pretty well. A-

Others, however, did not. For a lesson in what not to do, let's turn to CBS9:



So, that guy's kind of a dick, right? Right. Because, I'm sorry, but the "I was here first" argument becomes invalid when you surpass the age of seven. Also, talking sh*t to witnesses on the scene is probably not the most professional way to go about getting the story. C-

And CBS9 can thank NBC4 for the grade inflation, because they set the bar really, really low. Was it an all-staff potty break?



So, yeah. That wall is interesting and all but...F.

Lastly, we turn to ABC7/TBD:



Uh, you know what would've been awesome? Sound. F. However, their video footage is the best, so A. Which I guess means they've made a tentative average of C. If they fix the sound, perhaps, then we can add on some extra credit for a grade boost.

But until then, FOX5 shall remain kingsh*t of turd mountain. Indeed, FOX5, I urge you to bask in this non-glory because you've just won the not-so-coveted Anti DC Least Worst Award! Congratulations!

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