Friday, September 03, 2004
I finally got around to watching Da Ali G show that aired a few weeks ago, which ended with an 'interview' of CBS News' Andy Rooney. As one would expect, Rooney had no idea what was going on and basically went nuts, correcting Ali G's grammar and being totally rude. That's fine. Andy Rooney is an old dude, and he shouldn't have to put up with crap.
But what is unacceptable is the fact that CBS News, Andy Rooney, his staff, and everyone else that knew about this interview did not know about Ali G. How can these people claim to be journalists if they have no idea what is going on in American pop culture? Are there no interns working there? Maybe the staff hates him so much they decided not to tell him. But really the worst part is that journalists are supposed to investigate things and be inquisitive. It's clear that no one involved even took the .17 seconds required to (Results 1 - 10 of about 268,000 for da ali g show. (0.17 seconds)) google the guy.
I want a job at CBS News. I figure I just need a little more work on my writing, because I already have the other requirement: being totally out of touch with reality.
But what is unacceptable is the fact that CBS News, Andy Rooney, his staff, and everyone else that knew about this interview did not know about Ali G. How can these people claim to be journalists if they have no idea what is going on in American pop culture? Are there no interns working there? Maybe the staff hates him so much they decided not to tell him. But really the worst part is that journalists are supposed to investigate things and be inquisitive. It's clear that no one involved even took the .17 seconds required to (Results 1 - 10 of about 268,000 for da ali g show. (0.17 seconds)) google the guy.
I want a job at CBS News. I figure I just need a little more work on my writing, because I already have the other requirement: being totally out of touch with reality.
