This breaking news just in!
SOMETHING HAPPENED!
We don’t know what it was
or who was involved
or what caused it
or if anyone was injured.
We now go live to Fred Farkle, about three miles from the scene, who will repeat what we just said except standing in the rain against a backdrop of trees…or something.
Sorry to break into your breaking story, but our news-chopper just spotted a police persuit involving some guy who ran a traffic light. We’ll follow it all night, but never follow up on whether he gets convicted of anything.
Sisyphos about 14 years ago
If only!
mrsullenbeauty about 14 years ago
Ha! This was a clever one.
yyyguy about 14 years ago
makes about as much sense as some of the other things sold as aphrodisiacs in China (and other places).
Allison Nunn Premium Member about 14 years ago
Three for one today!
LOVE this one, wish it were true, though now we have all the “reader/viewer” roaming “reporters” uck.
Nebulous Premium Member about 14 years ago
But the TV ratings would skyrocket if they did show it.
lewisbower about 14 years ago
Are you saying Americans would watch senseless sex and slaughter?
coot31 about 14 years ago
This breaking news just in! SOMETHING HAPPENED! We don’t know what it was or who was involved or what caused it or if anyone was injured. We now go live to Fred Farkle, about three miles from the scene, who will repeat what we just said except standing in the rain against a backdrop of trees…or something.
pawpawbear about 14 years ago
@coot31–Love it. You have nailed it. One thing, add “Details at Eleven”.
WittWicked Premium Member about 14 years ago
And to think this was written 25 years before TMZ…
ChukLitl Premium Member about 14 years ago
Sorry to break into your breaking story, but our news-chopper just spotted a police persuit involving some guy who ran a traffic light. We’ll follow it all night, but never follow up on whether he gets convicted of anything.
Sherlock Watson about 14 years ago
This just in: Two minicam crews are filming each other, waiting to see who dies of boredom first. Two sets of film at 11.
quanticobaby about 14 years ago
And here I thought I was the only one who marveled at the utter lack of knowledge for “On the Spot” reporting….