Comments on: mental_floss on CNN

By: Debra

Debra — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:33:02 +0000

I was surprised that the rock n roll music assault on Manuel Noriega while he was hiding in the vatican diplomatic mission in Panama City was not mentioned.

By: Scotty

Scotty — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:10:31 +0000

I think you guys are being too hard on them. It’s an informal internet newscast. My boss has this show running on a big monitor all afternoon in our office, and Reggie & Naamua (spelling?) will grow on you. I could see both of them graduating to bigger and better things in the next few years.

By: Sarah in CA

Sarah in CA — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:22:16 +0000

Interviewers are like that Izam… they think they are the focus of attention and not their guest, which of course is incorrect.

I am a huge fan of a former documentary host and noticed this when watching many TV interviews he did. It’s also very common with radio hosts too.

I was shocked at how many interviews, even on national shows like MSNBC and the like, didn’t seem familiar at all with his show but yet went on to question him acting like they do.

I love Jon Stewart and Steven Colbert and I have to give them many kudos because, when they interview someone, they seem to have read the book, seen the show or movie (or at least extensive previews), etc… they ask in depth, knowledgeable questions that make for great interviews.

By: Izam

Izam — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:43:12 +0000

I thought it was kind of rude of them to be having casual conversation with each other while you had to wait for them

By: Kate

Kate — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:23:21 +0000

Jason… is it just me or was that one of the most awkward television segments ever? It seemed like the anchors had no idea what they were talking about and had some serious trouble flowing with the cue cards. You put forth a far superior performance… BRAVO!