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I have never been so embarrassed of fellow journalists

Discussion in 'Journalism topics only' started by PalmettoStatesport, Jul 20, 2008.

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  1. shotglass

    shotglass Guest

    Yeah, but obviously some have trouble with it. Otherwise, there would be no comparison with Rosie's story and the description of a virtual fanboi begging for an autograph after interviewing an athlete.

    I mean, it should really go without saying.
     
    shotglass, Jul 23, 2008
    #109
  2. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Very well said.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Jul 23, 2008
    #110
  3. WaylonJennings

    WaylonJennings Guest

    You can act like a normal human being without slobbering over celebrity athletes. I'm sorry, but this is a line that doesn't really move for me. I don't feel honored to meet or talk to someone because they can run fast or hit a ball a long way.

    I guess that makes me jaded. But it also makes me 31.
     
    WaylonJennings, Jul 23, 2008
    #111
  4. SixToe

    SixToe Well-Known Member

    All this coming from people who take bags, media days polos, umbrellas, free rounds of golf, meals and other shit to throw in the closet but think on a rare occasion asking a guy for an autograph you'll lose or give to a kid is burning the world's ethics to ashes?
     
    SixToe, Jul 23, 2008
    #112
  5. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    Screw you. That's a lie. I got plenty of umbrellas.
     
    Ace, Jul 23, 2008
    #113
  6. SixToe

    SixToe Well-Known Member

    How about a clock? Do you have a clock? I do.
     
    SixToe, Jul 23, 2008
    #114
  7. Stone Cane

    Stone Cane Member

    okaayyyyyy ... some of us don't accept free shit or ask for autographs.
     
    Stone Cane, Jul 23, 2008
    #115
  8. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    Prove it. What time is it?
     
    Ace, Jul 23, 2008
    #116
  9. SixToe

    SixToe Well-Known Member

    1:06:39, 1:06:40: 1:06:41 ...
     
    SixToe, Jul 23, 2008
    #117
  10. Ace

    Ace Well-Known Member

    Sweet. It's got a second hand!
     
    Ace, Jul 23, 2008
    #118
  11. playthrough

    playthrough Moderator Staff Member

    Hmm. Lemme think.

    Bags: Yeah, there's one in the closet. Wife uses it as a backup diaper bag.
    Polos: Donated them. Won't be caught dead wearing one.
    Umbrellas: Got one at an event where it was pouring and the organizers had them on hand. Have I used it since? Yes. Slap the cuffs on me.
    Free rounds of golf: Only one that I can remember, at a media charity scramble. I covered (and probably exceeded) the cost of the round in buying raffle tickets for the charity.
    Autographs: Nope. Not my style.
     
    playthrough, Jul 23, 2008
    #119
  12. shotglass

    shotglass Guest

    I'm not saying you're right or wrong, but I find it curious that you think it makes a difference how the freebie is used.
     
    shotglass, Jul 23, 2008
    #120
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