# A message to the dorks who stand behind the TV newscaster and wave **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [October 5, 2002, 6:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-message-to-the-dorks-who-stand-behind-the-tv-newscaster-and-wave/130946 "2002-10-05T06:22:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Sterra](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8c91f0/32.png) [@Sterra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sterra)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2002, 9:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-message-to-the-dorks-who-stand-behind-the-tv-newscaster-and-wave/130946/21 "2002-10-06T21:52:17Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Anthracite \* > \*\*Well, given that TV is such a vital, key pillar of the lives of most people (friend to the lonely couch potato, babysitter, opiate of the masses, God?), it’s no surprise that the average person gets their nipples turned into nails over the thought of actually _being_ on TV. \*\* I wouldn’t be suprised if this was the case. I know that when I got in what I think was the state news over being stuck in some water due to my own ignorance I got called a local hero by one person. Its the old saying “no publicity is bad publicity”. ---
**Author:** ![Thunder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a8b319/32.png) [@Thunder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thunder)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2002, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-message-to-the-dorks-who-stand-behind-the-tv-newscaster-and-wave/130946/22 "2002-10-07T15:41:30Z")
Do I get amnesty if I did this accidentally? At the Interop convention in Atlanta, I was frantically waving and yelling at a coworker, but failed to realize that a TV camera/interview was going on about 25 feet away from me. Yep, you guessed it. Instant idiot. :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2002, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-message-to-the-dorks-who-stand-behind-the-tv-newscaster-and-wave/130946/23 "2002-10-07T16:44:06Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Fionn \* > \*\* > The worst example of this was mentioned in an article following Karla Fay Tucker’s execution. It was an execution, but there were TV cameras around, so naturally some jackasses decided to turn up with “Hi Mom” signs. \*\* If only they could have put her kids on, holding up signs that said, “Bye, Mom”. ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2002, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-message-to-the-dorks-who-stand-behind-the-tv-newscaster-and-wave/130946/24 "2002-10-07T16:47:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Mangetout \* > \*\*Then there’s that guy who turns up all over the place with his placard that says “John 3:16”. \*\* Not anymore - I thought he was in prison. I mean seriously - he was smuggling marijuana or something, and took somebody hostage in the course of being arrested. If it is the one I am thinking about. Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![Ethilrist](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ethilrist/32/4604_2.png) [@Ethilrist](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ethilrist)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2002, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-message-to-the-dorks-who-stand-behind-the-tv-newscaster-and-wave/130946/25 "2002-10-07T16:53:56Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by spooje \* > \*\*…Why the fuck are they doing live ‘location’ reports???.. \*\* Because they spent a zillion dollars on that mobile unit, and by golly they’re going to get their money’s worth. ---
**Author:** ![Mac\_Guffin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/2bfe46/32.png) [@Mac\_Guffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mac_Guffin)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2002, 5:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-message-to-the-dorks-who-stand-behind-the-tv-newscaster-and-wave/130946/26 "2002-10-07T17:22:54Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Shodan \* > \*\*Not anymore - I thought he was in prison. > > I mean seriously - he was smuggling marijuana or something, and took somebody hostage in the course of being arrested. > > If it is the one I am thinking about. > > Regards, > Shodan \*\* Of course you don’t have to look far for an answer to this… [http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a971107.html](http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a971107.html) ---
**Author:** ![Shodan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9f8e36/32.png) [@Shodan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shodan)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2002, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-message-to-the-dorks-who-stand-behind-the-tv-newscaster-and-wave/130946/27 "2002-10-07T17:55:34Z")
My vague recollections have been validated by the Great One himself? And after a double post? [grovel]I’m not worthy[/grovel] Regards, Shodan ---
**Author:** ![BiblioCat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BiblioCat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BiblioCat)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2002, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-message-to-the-dorks-who-stand-behind-the-tv-newscaster-and-wave/130946/28 "2002-10-07T18:11:13Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by tlw \* > \*\*In addition to this, when there are scores and scores of eyewitnesses to an event, I’d like to make it illegal to air an interview with anyone who is incapable of properly explaining what they “saw” instead choosing to repeatedly say “Then I \*seen…” > > Grrr. \*\* Add to that the Redundant Idiots. “Then I heared _approximately about 4 to 6_ shots fired…” ---
**Author:** ![dorkusmalorkusmafia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dorkusmalorkusmafia/32/7266_2.png) [@dorkusmalorkusmafia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dorkusmalorkusmafia)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2002, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-message-to-the-dorks-who-stand-behind-the-tv-newscaster-and-wave/130946/29 "2002-10-07T18:20:52Z")
“A message to the dorks…” You rang? If you didn’t need me, my cousins Vinnie and Vito will be coming to pay youse a little visit. ---
**Author:** ![blowero](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/41988e/32.png) [@blowero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blowero)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2002, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-message-to-the-dorks-who-stand-behind-the-tv-newscaster-and-wave/130946/30 "2002-10-07T19:01:42Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Fionn \* > The worst example of this was mentioned in an article following Karla Fay Tucker’s execution. It was an execution, but there were TV cameras around, so naturally some jackasses decided to turn up with “Hi Mom” signs. Should have had them all try to say “Karla Fay Tucker” 10 times fast. Imagine the hilarity that would ensue. ---
**Author:** ![bafaa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e480ec/32.png) [@bafaa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bafaa)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2002, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-message-to-the-dorks-who-stand-behind-the-tv-newscaster-and-wave/130946/31 "2002-10-07T19:31:30Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ElwoodCuse \* > \*\*Didn’t Howard Stern try and get someone to flash or moon the Today Show and offer them a cash prize if it got on the air? Or am I just making that up? \*\* I think Howard tried to take credit for it at first but it was actually an Opie and Anthony contest. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-message-to-the-dorks-who-stand-behind-the-tv-newscaster-and-wave/130946.md?page=1)