Showing posts with label Tales From The News Desk. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tales From The News Desk. Show all posts

Tales From The News Desk: Phillies Fans Are Still Hilarious

Friday, October 23, 2009

Yesterday's big riot story was that a Phillies fan fell off the top of a cab. Well today, it gets even sexier as this crazed fan decides to mocking making love to this NBC 10 reporter....



I really can't get enough of Philadelphians acting like total asses on television. You would think that they'd wait until they won the World Series like last year, but who am I to tell them what to do?

Video - Phillies Fan Dry Humps NBC Philadelphia's Claudia Rivero (Bob's Blitz)

Local Sports Coverage Is Still Awesome

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

While ESPN was prattling on about Brett Favre's performance in a random game from 1992, local Minnesota coverage was asking the important questions. Like who would you rather have at quarterback, Brett Favre or Fran Tarkenton? But most people missed that stellar convo, because of one opportunistic fan in the background. Take a look see....



I couldn't tell if that said "F**k Green Bay" or "F**k Green Day", but the middle foam finger was very impressive.

Tales From The News Desk: Omaha Is Awesome!

Monday, June 15, 2009

I always find it hilarious when reporters get pissed at fans during on-site reports. For some reason they think people aren't going to go crazy when they go live, and the decide to get all upitty. One of those people is Mike Irwin, a reporter from Northwest Arkanas, and here is his exchange with SEC fans in Omaha....



Oh come on, Mikey. You don't need no stinking security! Just drink a few before your next report, and join in the fun!!!

WGN Reporters Like Dunking On Kids

Tuesday, June 09, 2009

If there's a video that you need to watch this week, it's the one below. Why do you ask? Well simply put....a grown man dunks on a kid, talks trash to him and then makes him cry. Enjoy!



And what you little punk!?!? You're too soft to be guarding WGN field reporter, Pat Tomasulo!!! Good lord that was equally as hilarious as it was heartless. I love that the kid's mom then picks him up, has the kid dunk, and then yells "In Yo Face!". Good times in the Windy City.

WGN Reporter Dunks On Kid, Feels ‘So Powerful’ (Mouthpiece Sports)

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Tales From The News Desk: Attack Of The Sprinklers!

Friday, June 05, 2009

There's nothing better than an event that causes people to laugh uncontrollably, especially one that comes on live television! A KOMU reporter was out in the field discussing ethanol level in gas, when he was unmercifully attacked by sprinklers outside of a Spirit 66 gas station. Via Warming Glow....



Live TV Is Better With Sprinkler Systems (Warming Glow)

I'm A Celebrity, Please Get Me Out Of This Interview

Friday, May 29, 2009

The NBC sure to be blockbuster hit, "I'm A Celebrity....Get Me Out Of Here", kicks off next week, and some of the show's "stars" have been doing press this week. Two of those people are Patti Blagoevich and John Salley. Both showed up on the oh-so-entertaining Good Day L.A. via satellite recently, and after some awkward questions on delay, host Steve Edwards decided to try and be funny at John Salley's expense. Let's just say the joke didn't go over too well....



Well that was awkward. I don't know why he thought that would have been funny, but Steve isn't known for his graceful hosting abilities and transitions. Oh and if any of you watch that reality show, I'm disowning you as a reader.

Memo to Steve Edwards, John Salley is Married (YBB)

Tales From The News Desk: The Joy Of Lebron

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Everyone saw Lebron's buzzer beater over the holiday weekend (yes it was amazing, no it wasn't one of the best ever), but the best reaction could have come from WEWS Channel 5 News. The team was trying to sign off right as Lebron was hitting his shot with one second left, and here is the reaction....



Now that's just plain fun. I love before the weather when the anchor tells them to change the channel, and then freaks out and scares the entire set. Great stuff.

LeBron Runs Cleveland News Anchors Through Full Spectrum of Emotions (The Sporting Blog)

T.O. Makes Friends In Buffalo, Calls His Own Highlights

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

I'm sure Terrell Owens thinks he can do whatever he wants these day, you know, with his own reality show and all. But I'm not sure if analyst work is in his future. Owens decided to make an appearance on WKBW news, and actually call his own highlights and interview....



There are a lot of things you can say about Terrell Owens, but making a bad first impression, isn't one of them. It's amazing how crazy people go for him when he joins a new team, and how quickly they forget his previous transgressions. I mean, Buffalo already gave him a key to the f'ing city! They better be have a clause that says they can get it back when he disappears in week four.

Tales From The News Desk: What Exactly Is A Playoff Foul?

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

The difference between a regular season foul, and one in the postseason, is something that's always been debating. Well thanks to Vic Lombardi at CBS4 in Denver, we now know the difference! Via Hot Clicks....



How funny was that? Vic better get some payback in the next few days. Oh and thank you Channel 4, I now know the difference!

Mean Co-Worker Of The Day (Hot Clicks)

Tales From The News Desk: Volleyball Lady Passes Out

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

This clip is as equally funny as it is scary. Nikki Allen is on the beach with a reporter from News 13 in Florida, and she's supposed to discuss an upcoming Volleyball Tournament. Unfortunately Nikki isn't exactly used to being on live television....



I love how the reporter goes to help her, then immediately remembers to get back in the frame and throw it back to the studio first. Sorry Nik, but I've got a career to worry about!

Tales From The News Desk: Chris Bosh The Weatherman

Friday, March 13, 2009

This is just about the most random way to end a completely random week. Here is Chris Bosh subbing for meteorologist Dave Devall of CTV Toronto evening news. I will be attempting to step away from the site for a few days, but I'll likely see you Sunday night for some selection show highlights....

Tales From The News Desk: "This Is Not Rodney Stanger"

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

There are graphics that go wrong all the time, but this has to be just about the worst mistake I've ever seen. A girl went missing from Massachusetts eight years ago, and while the good news is that the police may have a suspect, their mugshot might be a little off. Via Barstool Sports....



What in the hell? First, I feel extremely bad for any family member that may have been watching in that moment. Second, what in the hell?!?! Forget the fact that the mugshot is a hamster, why in the heck is it holding a camera slate from a movie? So random.

This Is One Scary Ass Mugshot (Barstool Sports)

CNN's Analysts Have Their Priorities In Line

Friday, October 03, 2008

Last night while the Vice Presidential debate was raging on, the camera swung around to get a different view of the panelists talking Politics. Well Gizmodo noticed something on CNN Legal Analyst Jeffrey Toobin's laptop (second on over from the left) that seemed a bit out of place....


Yes folks, that's a Gameday page from one of last night's MLB Playoff games! It's good to know that in this time of financial crisis, and one of the most important elections of our time, that CNN's analysts know what's important. Too funny.

So That's What CNN's Political Crew Is Doing On Their Laptops (Gizmodo)

(Thanks to KS for the link)

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Tales From The News Desk: Stu Scott, The Raleigh Weatherman

Friday, September 19, 2008


I just added this video over at Deadspin, but there needs to be a spot for it here as well. A.J. came across a video clip of Stuart Scott working as a Weatherman in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it couldn't be more entertaining for a Friday afternoon. Please to be enjoying "1989 Stu" hanging out with locals like Angela, Ennis, T.L. Sherman and one random no-named, mullet sporting townie....



Awww. Did you see that playful snow fight? The young Stuart was such a prankster! Good times.

Lemme Snow: Introducing Stu Scott, The Bland North Carolina Weatherman (Deadspin)

Brian "Boom Goes The Dynamite" Collins Is Back And Better Than Ever

Friday, August 22, 2008


Everyone remembers Brian Collins right? He who provided the world with perhaps the biggest on-air trainwreck in the history of televised news? "Boom Goes The Dynamite"? Okay good. Well Collins has actually recovered from his on-air breakdown and found employment in Waco, Texas. He is working at local station KXXV as a reporter and it seems like he's doing well with his life.

Now I know what you're saying. Why didn't AA report on this yesterday when everyone else had it? Well folks, that's because I wanted KXXV to post some video of Brian's work at the station. Here's his report on teachers carrying handguns in schools!



I missed you greatly Brian. It's good to see that you've worked on your recoveries, but still have that stammering flow that endeared you to millions across the country. It's good to have you back and we'll be watching!

Brian Collins (KXXV)
Brian Collins' Career Finally Gets A Boom (Deadspin)
Brian Collins Is Finally Dynamite (Fanhouse)

What It's Like To Be A Caucasian Reporter In China

Thursday, August 21, 2008

The Sporting Blog came across this hilarious video of BBC reporter Steve Parry walking around with a cardboard cutout of Michael Phelps. Watch as people go crazy thinking he's actually Phelps himself....



That whole scene reminded me of the New Era commercial where everyone thinks the dude in the airport is David Ortiz. Parry does say he feels like a "fraud" but tell me you wouldn't try the same thing just to see what it was like. Too funny.

China Is Going Crazy For Tall, White People (The Sporting Blog)

Tiki Barber Gets Manhandled By Rulon Gardner

Thursday, August 14, 2008

I'm still not exactly sure what Tiki Barber does for NBC outside of Sunday Night Football. The guy just shows up randomly on various NBC networks throughout the day and is made to do weird stuff.

Well apparently part of his job description entails having a gold medal winning wrestler picking him up over his shoulder and carrying him around the set. Via Deuce of Davenport....



I love the look on Tiki's face when Tamron Hall says, "but let him pick you up." You could almost see him thinking for a second. "Oh come on....well....I like my job so okay." I guess that's a good way to promote Olympic Wrestling, but couldn't have Gardner gone ahead and slammed him to the ground?

Tiki Barber Swallows His Pride For Our Entertainment (Deuce of Davenport)

Cubs Fans Are Out Of Their Collective Mind

Friday, August 08, 2008

Cubs Fans have long been called the craziest, and also obnoxious (Brennamania!), fans in Major League Baseball. I think we can add this clip to the list of unbelievable antics by the Bleacher Bums.

Meet Molly Dapier who reports for Mouthpiece Sports. Molly is doing a spot outside Wrigley and some interested fans want to get on the broadcast. Hmmm, we have a bunch of water.....how could we possible? Ohhhhhhh! Via HR Derby....



Awesome. I understand she's pissed, and I would be too, but in the end it's just water. She's lucky it wasn't goat blood or something. Good times.

This is how Cub fans get a bad name - dumping water on Blonde reporters (Homerun Derby)
Reporter Doused By Blue-Painted Cubs Fan Outside Wrigley Field (Deadspin)

How To Commit Career Suicide In The Motor City

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

This is a couple of days old, but hilarious none the less. Hockeytown Channel 4's sports reporter Katrina Hancock made waves after Game Five of the Stanley Cup Finals when she decided to say that the Penguins have better fans than the Red Wings....



If you want some real fun click over to the YouTube comments and read a few. Whether she's right or not (she kinda is...come on Detroit you didn't sell out games until the Western Conference Finals), this is definitely not a good idea at all. You can add Ms. Hancock to the list of famous traitors which includes: Benedict Arnold, Judas, Brutus, and my personal favorite....Christian Slater....(1:30 mark)


Detroit Fans Rage In Hatred For Sports Reporter (Busted Coverage)

Wrestling Reports Are Hard To Do Live

Thursday, June 05, 2008

The "Tales From The News Desk" posts haven't been coming as frequently as of late because there really hasn't been anything to share. Sure I could shown you the Bill O'Reilly clip or the Sue Simmons f-bomb, but you've more than likely seen those before. Well I've found the perfect clip for your Thursday morning. Watch as this Greensboro reporter....well just watch....



Wrestling events always bring out the best in people. I was in attendance for Macho Man's return to the WCW back in the day (only Wrestling match I've ever been to) and I think I drank so much that I tried to punch the Big Show. I also think I may have pissed my pants, but that's another story.

Anywho, Mountain Men kissing unsuspecting reporters will always have a spot on this site.

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