I just read a story describing how a friend of a friend was fired from his job. The reason? He sassed Tucker Carlson.
Apparently, Chuckles had posted something on his blog about Carlson opening an account at the video store where Chuckles worked. Carlson came into the store ranting about the post and Chuckles responded with a couple of wisecracks. Employment termination ensued.
It probably won't amaze you to hear that yet another rightwing gas bag who makes a very comfortable living saying obnoxious things about other people is singularly unable to take any guff in return. It might amaze you, however, to read about the level of pettiness to which Carlson stooped.
The comments on Chuckles's blog are filled with scorn for Carlson, and that's as it should be -- it is to hoped that this episode comes to the attention of Jon Stewart or Stephen Colbert, and that Carlson gets put under the spotlight for his ridiculous overreactions. One might even dream of MSNBC realizing that Carlson should be shown to the sidewalk himself.
It seems to me, however, that there is another party in this mess who deserves some blowback as well: Chuckles's former boss. I'd like to know how you could be so weak-kneed as to fire someone because Tucker Carlson tells you to.
Thanks to Brando for calling this to my attention.
2 comments:
um- i guess my first question is- why didn't he just get netflix? the other question i have is- is it a genetic deficiency among republicans NOT to have any sense of humor? i am leaning towards yes. good for your friend and his former colleagues for fighting back. shame, shame on the employer for not wanting the hassle. guess the rethugs in the media just can't handle the heat- i have a blogger buddy who has taken on abc and melanie morgan. you can read about it at my place or on media matters. i have another blog i visit where the one guy has been visited at least twice by dhs. they can't stop all of us.
Is this the story you're talking about, Betmo?
I think I heard about this, at least the "target on Pelosi" stuff on Morgan's show. Shameful, isn't it?
I worked for Disney (who owns ABC) for a short while, and I have to say, this sounds exactly like something they'd do.
Back to the original subject: I think Carlson probably has Netflix, but had a moment of thinking he'd mingle with the commoners. Or was hoping to be recognized.
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