Fox News is a U.S. broadcasting news channel. They are known for their slogan "fair and balanced" which in the majority of cases the complete opposite of how they actually report.
After watching several different news articles from Fox News I can easily tell they often say things that are usually considered inappropriate to say on live television. They seem very open about all their opinions even if considered inappropriate or politicly incorrect. In one report Fox news reporter Bill O'Reilly is talking to Marc Lamont Hill (PhD) and says "Let's say you're a cocaine dealer - and you kinda look like one a bit..." It just so happens the man he is talking too is black which can easily be deemed as a racist comment. In another report about sexual assault in the military Fox news pundit Liz Trotta complained feminists wanted to be "Warriors and victims at the same time". When she talks about the 60% increase of sexual assault in the military she says "What did they expect?... These people are in close contact... I thought the mission of the army was to defend and protect us not the people who are fighting the war." No sexual assault should ever be given and excuse so for her to speak this on live TV is terrible. They broadcast their prejudiced opinions on air with racist comments and excuses for murder and assault and are still considered the most trusted network in the U.S.
They even go as far as blaming a murder on a Hoodie.
The Last leg
The Last Leg is a British comedy-news show which is broadcast on channel 4. It presented by Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker. Although it is fairly comedy based in cases where it's needed the presenters are completely serious addressing cases that need to be looked at. In one part of an episode they take a look a UKIP's manifesto before the election, after Australian presenter Adam Hills states he can vote their are comments from their guest and other presenters saying "Why?" and "This has all gone to shit this election". Widdicombe goes on to say "Do you know what? These guys have got a point going" They are making jokes as if they are UKIP supporters when in reality don't support UKIP in any way. This makes it amusing for the audience without coming across as rude or racist unlike Fox News at many points.
This scene from this episode is a great example where they turn from comedic to serious pretty quickly.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: only a member of this blog may post a comment.