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September 18, 2008

MSNBC Offering Trenchant, Round-The-Clock Political And Economic Analysis

by Jim Newell  

Thank you to tipster “Terry” for sending us this picture of his teevee displaying the latest sophomoric hijinks from liberal MSNBC. It’s downright immoral the way they keep insulting Hillary Clinton like this.

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regisgoat September 18, 2008 at 1:30 pm

Kent Brockman: “And the kitten frisked with that ball of yarn, all night long. In other news…”

StrangelyBrown September 18, 2008 at 1:31 pm

I understand that bear did awful, unspeakable things in the woods.

Too Lazy To Sign In September 18, 2008 at 1:32 pm

I hear it is going to make out with Ralph Nader next and then frolic in the aftermath of another natural disaster.

NoWireHangers September 18, 2008 at 1:32 pm

But are my pick-i-nic baskets safe, MSNBC? ARE THEY?!

Mr. Herpes September 18, 2008 at 1:32 pm

Well, the reporter had an assignment to “get after this bear market.”

TGY September 18, 2008 at 1:33 pm

IZ IN UR WOODS SCRACHIN MAH BUT

Strictly for the Tardcore September 18, 2008 at 1:33 pm

You can put lipstick on a bear’s butt…

Delicious September 18, 2008 at 1:33 pm

Buttsex tag! Yay

columnv September 18, 2008 at 1:34 pm

I thought this was Palin’s analysis of the economy and resurgent Russia.

grobby22 September 18, 2008 at 1:34 pm

Butt I thought they did serious reporting?

chitownlib September 18, 2008 at 1:35 pm

I saw this live…it was Keith Olbermann making fun of the local So Cal coverage of this “event.” It was actually really funny.

columnv September 18, 2008 at 1:35 pm

[re=100462]TGY[/re]: someone should write a dissertation on lolcats.

Tawmn September 18, 2008 at 1:35 pm

That fucker wants to raise your taxes!

MathewBrooks September 18, 2008 at 1:35 pm

I prefer this to the 24/7 coverage of missing white women that used to be MSNBC.

pattycake September 18, 2008 at 1:35 pm

The bear is MSNBC’s answer to Neil Cavuto.

Anonymous Office Zombie September 18, 2008 at 1:36 pm

BREAKING NEWS: Worker in office posts comment on Wonkette blog entry before refilling his water glass. DEVELOPING…

Mr. Herpes September 18, 2008 at 1:36 pm

Later in the broadcast, they tackled the mega issue — If a tree falls in the forest and no one is there but our MSNBC camera….

Itsjustme September 18, 2008 at 1:37 pm

Hey! I was just speaking of that bear! Olbermann got all excited when it scracthed its ass on a tree.

Harold_Ignoramis September 18, 2008 at 1:38 pm

If a bear scratches his ass in the woods, will Sarah Palin shoot him?

freakishlystrong September 18, 2008 at 1:38 pm

Man, bears are all the rage on the nooze lately!

AngryBlakGuy September 18, 2008 at 1:39 pm

…bear on the loose; bear market! Coincidence, I think not?!

mookworthjwilson September 18, 2008 at 1:39 pm

Those seemingly heroin addicted “constitution voters” are kinda starting to freak me out…

Harold_Ignoramis September 18, 2008 at 1:39 pm

If a bear scratches his ass in the woods will Sarah Palin shoot him?

tunamelt September 18, 2008 at 1:40 pm

[re=100475]Anonymous Office Zombie[/re]: UPDATE: He scratched his butt in the illusion of privacy of his cubicle.

Cogito Ergo Bibo September 18, 2008 at 1:41 pm

I’m sorry but that was hilarious. Listening to Keith Olbermann give deadpan updates on the bear througout his show was one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a while.

And no. I don’t get out much.

Serolf Divad September 18, 2008 at 1:43 pm

Did the bear get into a white Ford Bronco? Is it still on the highway?

Hunter Gathers September 18, 2008 at 1:46 pm

Bears are the number one threat to this nation. They are godless, ursine killing machines.

Hamster September 18, 2008 at 1:46 pm

Bearburgers anyone?

Anonymous Office Zombie September 18, 2008 at 1:47 pm

[re=100490]tunamelt[/re]: Yes, reports are now confirming a butt scratch, followed by another post to Wonkette. Sources speculate office worker now contemplating actually getting stuff done, but unlikely to follow up on that. Stay tuned for more updates to this important BREAKING COVERAGE.

BigBrainOnBrad September 18, 2008 at 1:48 pm

In all fairness, MSNBC was showing the live feed from a California station and Olberman was commenting on how ridiculous it was that this was even considered newsworthy.

Terry September 18, 2008 at 1:48 pm

I loved watching this and, no, I’m not THAT Terry. The bear scratching his arse on the tree was funny.

ManchuCandidate September 18, 2008 at 1:51 pm

Now we know the answer to the question:
“If a bear wipes his ass off on a tree, does anyone really care?”

Yes, MSNBC does.

dano September 18, 2008 at 1:52 pm

I understand Sarah Palin can see bears from her house as well.

Undeterredbyreality September 18, 2008 at 1:53 pm

I knew Hillary was missing, but never suspected the bear (suit)…was that her on the waterfront in Galveston?

PrairiePossum September 18, 2008 at 1:56 pm

Can’t wait for the next McNutz youtube video claiming that if Obama is elected, large herds of flea bitten bears will roam the country eating American white babies and pooping in our yards.

XOMuffintop September 18, 2008 at 1:58 pm

You know, three hours of this would be so much more itneresting that Morning Joe and I think we would get a more balanced newscast for it.

HuskyMescan September 18, 2008 at 1:59 pm

It’s safer to talk about bears and asses then to talk about the epic failure of the McCain campaign. They are sensitive to Rick Davis’ feelings.

Strictly for the Tardcore September 18, 2008 at 1:59 pm

[re=100523]Undeterredbyreality[/re]: It’s how she’s supporting Barry’s campaign. She’s pulling the bear suit thing to undermine Nader.

Terry85 September 18, 2008 at 1:59 pm

[re=100514]Terry[/re]: I’m THAT Terry and yeah, it was spot on. Especially loved Olbermann’s commentary.

Gopherit v2.0 September 18, 2008 at 2:00 pm

Judging from the market, that bear isn’t walking away just yet. He has a couple of helpless banks and brokerage firms to maul yet.

Special Agent Jack Mehoff September 18, 2008 at 2:00 pm

Something is disturbing about that image. Is it the old creepy antique “tube” teevee? I just can’t put my elitist finger on it. *shivers a little*

magic titty September 18, 2008 at 2:02 pm

[re=100473]pattycake[/re]: I approve of this.

Sussemilch September 18, 2008 at 2:04 pm

I don’t see Geraldo, is he in the trees?

Serolf Divad September 18, 2008 at 2:05 pm

[re=100538]Terry85[/re]:

OK Terry, repeat after me: I will use a video capture card from now own.

Dave J. September 18, 2008 at 2:06 pm

This obsession with Andrew Sullivan must stop.

Tequila Face September 18, 2008 at 2:09 pm

Bears suck! Good thing Palin doesn’t want to keep their cousins in AK on the endangered animals list.

Cogito Ergo Bibo September 18, 2008 at 2:13 pm

Success! The video of Olbermann reporting the bear chase!

http://video.msn.com/video.aspx?mkt=en-us&vid=be2d34cb-8180-4458-950e-2ea1297d6bcd&fg=rss

“The bear went over the mountain. The bear went over the mountain. The bear went over the mountain. Reportedly, to see what he could see.”

Classic.

ManchuCandidate September 18, 2008 at 2:19 pm

If you go down to the woods today
You’re sure of a big surprise.
If you go down to the woods today
You’d better go in disguise.

For ev’ry bear that ever there was
Will gather there for certain, because
Today’s the day the teddy bears scrub their assholes.

Ev’ry teddy bear who’s been good
Is sure of a treat today.
There’s lots of marvelous trees to scratch
And wonderful bark to rub.

Beneath the trees where nobody sees
They’ll hide and seek as long as they please
Cause that’s the way the teddy bears scrub their assholes.

ReelectTilden September 18, 2008 at 2:20 pm

[re=100483]freakishlystrong[/re]: This certainly is evidence of the Russian resurgance.

AnnieGetYourFun September 18, 2008 at 2:21 pm

At least the poor thing didn’t get stuck in a ditch for years and years.

Naked Bunny with a Whip September 18, 2008 at 2:22 pm

And still no pictures of me masturbating in the park! God DAMN it, MSNBC! What am I paying you for?!

Strictly for the Tardcore September 18, 2008 at 2:27 pm

[re=100553]Cogito Ergo Bibo[/re]: Is Olbermann a Wonketeer? ‘Cause he should be.

Miller September 18, 2008 at 2:29 pm

Did they blur out the butt scratching or did they show it in all it’s unfettered pornographic glory? Think of the children.

http://thesebastards.blogspot.com/

freakishlystrong September 18, 2008 at 2:31 pm

[re=100560]ReelectTilden[/re]: AND shitty bear markets!

user-of-owls September 18, 2008 at 2:31 pm

You don’t know trenchant commentary until you’ve read Glenn Beck’s latest opus.

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/09/17/beck.wallstreet/index.html

Ok, I know you won’t read it, so here’s the deal: Having trouble understanding the Dawn of the Hobos meltdown? It’s just like buying too many Tickle Me Elmos. Honest to fucking god.

nestor September 18, 2008 at 2:31 pm

How dare you judge that bear! He was in the woods for FIVE AND A HALF YEARS, ALAN!

AbeServer September 18, 2008 at 2:32 pm

Who is this guy Butt? And what do the damn bears have against him?

Cogito Ergo Bibo September 18, 2008 at 2:32 pm

[re=100571]Strictly for the Tardcore[/re]: He’s an honorary. He’s not against us, so he must be with us.

freakishlystrong September 18, 2008 at 2:33 pm

[re=100553]Cogito Ergo Bibo[/re]: the bear could see the mountain from it’s asshole, the bear should be Secretary of the Interior!

JadedDIssonance September 18, 2008 at 2:33 pm

[re=100559]ManchuCandidate[/re]: You are wonderful. My brain was heading there, but I stopped to scratch KO’s butt and got distracted.

S.Luggo September 18, 2008 at 2:34 pm

[re=100529]PrairiePossum[/re]: The pooping would be disgusting. The rest not so much.

freakishlystrong September 18, 2008 at 2:34 pm

[re=100571]Strictly for the Tardcore[/re]: He lurks..he’s said…things that were awfully familiar…

Cogito Ergo Bibo September 18, 2008 at 2:38 pm

[re=100580]freakishlystrong[/re]: It would make life in the White House a bit more exciting.

obfuscator September 18, 2008 at 2:42 pm

It’s like a freakin’ Country Bear Jamboroo up in here.

PoliTacky September 18, 2008 at 2:42 pm

[re=100469]chitownlib[/re]: I saw this live…it was Keith Olbermann making fun of the local So Cal coverage of this “event.”

Say no more. Here in sunny SoCal our local “news anchors” have DDD breasts and/or faces filled with more plastic than a Lego factory. They’re not exactly known for their hard-hitting investigative journalism. Probably the only reason they focused on the bear is because the 3-hour-long high-speed highway car chase finally ended when the driver tried to roll out of his car like Starsky and Hutch and knocked himself out on a building shaped like a giant chili dog…

queeraselvis v 2.0 September 18, 2008 at 2:59 pm

Next breaking news headline: Bear Shitting in Woods Is Seen From Outer Space. Kangaroo Rats Really Pissed Off.

sciencevsromance September 18, 2008 at 3:09 pm

at least it’s not the true crime / missing person / jailhouse documentary / kidnapped person stuff that fills the very large non-”news” portion of msnbc’s schedule.

Terry85 September 18, 2008 at 3:13 pm

[re=100546]Serolf Divad[/re]: Clearly a FAIL on my behalf. Although in my own defense, by the time I got my camera out I wouldn’t have been able to get more than a few seconds worth of video. So I think a picture was still the best option.

Itsjustme September 18, 2008 at 3:19 pm

[re=100575]user-of-owls[/re]: How did that douchebag get a show?

Them September 18, 2008 at 3:52 pm

So Wonkette is making fun of MSNBC for Olbermann’s making fun of KNBC. How very meta.

If I make fun of this post for the same sort of media myopia it’s assailing, would it create a black hole of snark in a way that the Large Hadron Collider failed to do? Or would it just be a trend, since trends come in threes?

Radioactive Horror Snake September 18, 2008 at 4:02 pm

@Them

That’s an excellent question. The answer is….err…umm…uhh…RON PAUL!!

grevillea September 18, 2008 at 4:35 pm

“Painful piles” is an anagram of SARAH PALIN!

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