Keeping it real.

Sep 17, 2018 11:55 AM

Specskankular

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Can't even trust the weather people anymore.

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

#4 is kneeling...

7 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 4

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7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

A couple were fine. Like flooding in a low place 20ft away from a higher place. And walking with a wind gust instead of against it.

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

And here's another - outrageous!

7 years ago | Likes 519 Dislikes 3

thats an awesome costume

7 years ago | Likes 51 Dislikes 0

Upvote on your title alone.

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Isnt flood waters extremely deceptive in thier pwn right?

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

To be fair, walking across a flooded road is dangerous as hell. manhole covers get lifted and people fall in and drown.

7 years ago | Likes 59 Dislikes 4

Not to say this isn't BS reporting. But do take care walking during floods.

7 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 2

Thats why you often see emergency crews evacuating walking along with people in inflatables

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

neat, thanks

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

7 years ago | Likes 289 Dislikes 3

her reaction is more off-putting than the interuption.

7 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

FHRITP

7 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 0

Exaggeration? Sure. Lying? No. Trying to make an image more exciting does not change the "fact" that there's a lot of water and wind.

7 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 5

If you look closely, you can see their integrity being blown away.

7 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 3

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

so you not going to share the aff link n teach me how to make money? guys this dude just a trash talk n run away like a cowards

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

7 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 2

That was a green screen behind her and they were showing how deep the potential surge could be with Florence...

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Literally fake news

7 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 5

I hate that this down plays videos and pictures where it actually did flood.

7 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

...I love Storm Porn...?

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

US media simply exists to scare the living shit out of its citizens. Ever wonder why your news corps are ignored by the rest of the West?

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

3rd photo, are we going to talk about the fact that he's LEANING THE WRONG WAY? The wind is blowing in the same direction!

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Just goes to show that they don't report news; they make news

7 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

#4 As someone who lives in Houston this could be legit. They were a long way behind him.

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

a couple of these aren't that bad.

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

This makes me sad... I want to believe, then they do this.

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

7 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Gary?

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

GNU is Not Unix!!!

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

In #3 he's bracing for wind that's going in the opposite direction

7 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 3

I watched this live while at work. My boss was standing in front trying to give a speech but no one was listening because we were laughing.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I figured the direction at least was to shield the mic from being overwhelmed with draft noise (blowing into the mic).

7 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

I mean, it looks like he is properly bracing for the direction in the gif, what is wrong other than trying to stand still versus walking?

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Yeah you don’t brace facing the wind with a leg forward, you brace with a leg back like he did.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Glad I'm not the only one that noticed the plants blowing the opposite direction he's facing.

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

With #2 and #5 it's perfectly reasonable to not want to get your feet wet

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

#5 is literally just a joke to make people smile while reporting that there ARE deep areas. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgm3_jzcNm4

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yeah, you can literally see that it is deeper in the background. The video gives better context. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbjXJM8_qus

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

7 years ago | Likes 1510 Dislikes 2

This is from a tv show called 'The Class' which was very underrated and cancelled after one season

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The real hero

7 years ago | Likes 135 Dislikes 1

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

I can't believe they threw that sign at her. That belongs to the city.

7 years ago | Likes 99 Dislikes 1

Anything for ratings.

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

That was indeed a very heavy burtation

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

This GIF can now retire

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Sorry, but that lady can take one for the team. As a whole, they deserve it.

7 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 1

We get it, no fun allowed!

7 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

I didn't think it was supposed to be seen as real, the word "stop" is displayed too perfectly.

7 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

I love this GIF it is one of my favorites, it amuses me every time I see it. I am also very fond of the bus scene in Mean Girls.

7 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

7 years ago | Likes 32 Dislikes 1

so you not going to share the aff link n teach me how to make money? guys this dude just a trash talk n run away like a cowards

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Meanwhile in fucking China.

7 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

What the FUCK are they doing outside during that shit? Also, you have a source video by chance?

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Anyone has that gif where one reporter was rowing in one foot water and two persons just walk in front her?? Please post here for ref

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 5

YEah i think @op has it

7 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

It is one of the gifs above.

7 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 0

Oh shit. I think I have made fool of myself. I didn't see all the gifs. My bad.

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Does anyone have that comment where the dude is asking for a gif that’s literally seen in the post he just viewed?

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

It is one of the comment above.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Just fucking why? Lying about the left or the right, I can see their agenda behind it, but weather reporters?

7 years ago | Likes 47 Dislikes 5

Because all of it is for money. period.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Ratings?

7 years ago | Likes 52 Dislikes 0

Weather Channel sells ads based on viewership, Major Storm Events cause hysteria and people watch in great numbers. Ergo: more ad revenue

7 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

"Sensationalism."

7 years ago | Likes 28 Dislikes 0

You don't need those quotes. These are good examples of sensationalism.

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I do. It comes off as friendly while simultaneously showing how and why they fake certain aspects of the news. Look deeper into the answer.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Same reason they use hot weather women: TV is a visual medium and it’s a more interesting shot.

7 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Once you get used to lying as normal it's all you'll do.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The only agenda of the media is to get the best rating possible with the target demographic. There is no left/right agenda.

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

News has always had a bias. But it's not a liberal or conservative bias. It's a financial bias. Their goal is to sell advertising space.

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

In the case of a hurricane: fuel, food, water, insurance (after the fact) and who knows what else.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Just skip the television entirely and pick up a newspaper, unless you love watching Geico or prescription ads every few minutes.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The first one, the reporter is walking against the wind and the other guy is walking with the wind. Elevation changes could account for it

7 years ago | Likes 46 Dislikes 9

Yeah the first one doesn’t like THAT overly hyped. A couple are forgivable. Even in shallow water, they don’t want people walking through it

7 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Being deeper in certain areas. Some are obviously exaggerated.

7 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 0

Thats what she said?

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yeah, I'm fine with that first one. You can't really "fake" the wind holding you back from walking.

7 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

Unless you're the best pop and lock dancer in the world. ?

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Plus the waves just look fucking nasty

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Is this a right of passage for these weather reporters to look stupid!?

7 years ago | Likes 1001 Dislikes 14

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0184907/ covered it...

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Fear mongering

7 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 1

Local news photographer here: only the Weather Channel reporter is a weather reporter. The rest are likely just general assignment...

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

...reporters. I can’t prove it but, it’s possible they wanted to do these elaborate live shots to gussy up their demo reel. Makes them...

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

...more attractive & provides some “wow” factor when they apply for a job in a bigger coverage market. News directors love storm coverage.

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Yes. - A meteorology major

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If they don't have a big latina booty, yes.

7 years ago | Likes 140 Dislikes 2

Yanet Garcia. I know exactly what you’re referring to. You’re right.

7 years ago | Likes 39 Dislikes 2

Eggsactly.

7 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Yes?

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Their producers make them do dramatic shit like that to raise viewership numbers.

7 years ago | Likes 377 Dislikes 2

Insult to our intelligence. No wonder people don't believe the call to evacuate cause the news casters cry wolf every day!

7 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

That's because the news stations don't know the true morale of the story.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yup every single one of them it's hilarious

7 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 0

Just think how many other areas of the news are exaggerated or even fabricated for ratings

7 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

Devils advocate here: #1 and #3 are fine. The guys in the background are walking against the wind. #1 is clearly getting pushed by it.

7 years ago | Likes 29 Dislikes 1

You'd be pushed by wind either way, no?

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Less so if you're walking with the wind, but yes. The guy in the background of #1 gets flung forward a bit. The guys in #3 no so much, but

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

the guy in the foreground has his back to it as well and the plants and debris in the road are moving quite fast.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

#3 wouldn't bother me if he'd just STAND THE FUCK STILL. STOP LIFTING YOUR FEET. Christ

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

#4 is probably differences in elevation between foreground and background. #5 is noted/explained in the video: https://youtu.be/cgm3_jzcNm4

7 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

so that isn't misleading to those actually watching, just to smucks like us watching silent gifs. #6 seems fine. She's facing the wind, the-

7 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

background guy isn't for the most part. Only #2 seems bad to me, but I'd have to double check what storm that was.

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

You mean the guys in the background are walking "with" the wind right?

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Oops. Yeah, that.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

#3 look at the plants

7 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Exactly. And the debris flying across the road.

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I meant hes bracing the wrong way lol

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Nah. It's much easier to brace away from the wind than facing the wind. Unless you're expecting him to brace leaning backwards.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

He needs to save the mic and his face cause hes trying to talk. Thats the only sensible position. If he was facing wind, all u wud hear is

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

*rite

7 years ago | Likes 59 Dislikes 1

Right.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Equal rites

7 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

You are absolutely write

7 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

But let's not forget his writ of habeas corpus

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I can't stand Trump, but he does have a point with some 'fake news'.

7 years ago | Likes 199 Dislikes 72

The difference between sensationalizing reality and lying is a pretty wide gap.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Honestly if u take away politics, trump and Obama seem like really chill and funny people id love to spend a day with them

7 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 11

I loved trump until he was president ... he’s for entertainment

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

That said, just because there’s a lot of crap out there doesn’t mean you should just dismiss whatever you don’t like as “fake news” 1/2

7 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 5

Without digging any deeper into it.

7 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 2

This isn't 'fake news' this is TV theatrics. It's not like there weren't floods and storms where they were reporting from, was it?

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

If you think this is what he was talking about then you're a moron.

7 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 9

He does have multiple points. The media are... in a troubling state. There is a swamp which could use some drainage. But he totally fails...

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

This isn't at all what he was referring to.

7 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 5

Eh, except he only means it when it's news about himself being reported. Which just happens to be mostly negative because well, it's him

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I don't think he has a point as much as he exploits the news' credibility and people's unwillingness to actually research anything

7 years ago | Likes 55 Dislikes 20

What's annoying about Trump complaining about it, is the sensationalism of the news media (yes, even CNN) is part of why we have Trump.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's one thing to make a mistake & report something wrong. It's another to intentionally portray it wrong.

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Except none of this is fake news. Yes, they're milking the sensationalism factor, but the information they're giving is still factual.

7 years ago | Likes 38 Dislikes 45

How is it factual that she is demonstrating that you need a canoe to travel around in ankle deep water

7 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 6

The other reporters immediately call her out and she explains that she intended to film in deeper water but the producers wouldn't let her.1

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

From above.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It absolutely is fake news. Their reporting is not genuine. It’s incredibly dangerous too because feature people might not evacuate

7 years ago | Likes 24 Dislikes 11

Except, all of it.

7 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 6

Oh, so she just wanted to make it seem worse than it was. That's ok then. Not faking anything at all ..

7 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 3

How is it factual that she is demonstrating that you need a canoe to travel around in ankle deep water

7 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 9

The other reporters immediately call her out and she explains that she intended to film in deeper water but the producers wouldn't let her.

7 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

context: https://youtu.be/cgm3_jzcNm4

7 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I like Trump and this is just another reason why.

7 years ago | Likes 38 Dislikes 53

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7 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 14

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7 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 4

Seriously, people poke fun, but the media really does need to get their shit together. All I see is race-baiting and hate mongering

7 years ago | Likes 33 Dislikes 7

definitely race baiting. when's the last time the headline read "black cop shoots unarmed chinese man" ?

7 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

Maybe stop watching cable news and read a newspaper then? All of my sources feel very grounded and reliable.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 3

Which do you suggest? New York Times (left leaning)? Wall Street Journal (right-leaning)? They are subject to the same biases

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

A slight lean is not the same thing as "race-baiting and hate mongering". If that's all you're seeing, you're absolutely using low-quality >

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

> sources.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Do you legitimately believe that the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal are unreliable? It's a serious question.

7 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I like Trump, want to spend 30 seconds finding common ground then go do something fun?

7 years ago | Likes 61 Dislikes 34

7 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

I played a game with a couple dudes who voted for Trump. They mentioned some things, I mentioned things, we said fair enough, went back to 1

7 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 1

killing pirate skeletons and getting drunk together. 2/2

7 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Now that's the American spirit

7 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I also like Trump. Everyone's selling something- especially in media. They need you to buy opinions, or they become worthless.

7 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 9

It just seems like - on every front - everything he criticizes is something he's doing even worse.

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Trump doesn't call out the media b/c he cares about integrity though; all he cares about is what's being said about him, and he will (1/2)

7 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 1

support lies in the media so long as they are in his favor. Just sayin'. (2/2)

7 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 1

I can find common ground with just about anyone. Just because we vote for diff ppl doesn't make either of us an idiot. Not 'Murican btw.

7 years ago | Likes 39 Dislikes 2

Puppies...puppies are always common ground.

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I've had friends delete me from facebook because of a single comment I made on their political post. people get so butthurt

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

[...] about the littlest thing. I dont care about your favorite team sport or which political team you root for.. don't be so one sided!

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Do you eat food and go to the bathroom sometimes ?

7 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

Sometimes I sit. Sometimes I stand. Sometimes I sit when I should just stand. But I never stand when i should have sit.

7 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Not at the same time I hope.

7 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Well Not finger foods my parents are still alive I wouldn’t be able to look at them

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Why not? Saves time. Sit backwards on the toilet, enjoy that cereal.

7 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0