05 June 2008

Live reporting gone wrong

In 2006, in the middle of February, heavier-than-normal rains saturated a hillside in the Philippines, resulting in a massive landslide in Leyte that affected thousands of people.

Many news organizations covered the unfortunate situation. The Red Cross - and other likewise organizations - were mobilized to help the victims.

One ODD report was filed by the Onion News Network (hopefully, you've heard of "the Onion" on the internet).

Here's what happens when your producer throws a situation in your face, without being prepared:


Reporter In Helicopter Pretty Sure Landslide Down There Somewhere


http://www.theonion.com/content/video/reporter_in_helicopter_pretty

The last 30-seconds of the report is the best.

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