Forget the Ball, Kathy Griffin Drops F-Bomb on New Year's Special - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-01-2010, 10:21 AM

Never-subtle comedian Kathy Griffin stunned her TV co-host Anderson Cooper on CNN's New Year's Eve special by dropping something other than that famous Times Square ball: a certified F-Bomb.

While Griff and Coop were chatting about the top stories of the year and got to Falcon "Balloon Boy" Heene, the funnywoman decided to give viewers a present and fumble the kid's first name. Even though the CNN host had already said "Falcon" to her, Griffin asked: "Fal ... Fu--ing? Falcon? How do you say it?"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMWs1...layer_embedded

catlover79 · 01-01-2010, 02:18 PM

Way to go, Kathy!

Brian Damage · 01-01-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Way to go, Kathy!

If I am not mistaken, I think this is the second year in a row she cursed on live tv

Retro4Life · 01-01-2010, 02:29 PM

Well, they bounced Charles Rocket off of SNL for saying that (though for some reason they forgave Norm McDonald), so honestly, I think she shouldn't be asked back next year.

I swear at times; we all do. But have some self-control when you are on national TV when kids are watching, geez!

catlover79 · 01-01-2010, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

If I am not mistaken, I think this is the second year in a row she cursed on live tv

I wouldn't be surprised.

HuntingtonM15 · 01-01-2010, 04:08 PM

This is tame for Kathy.

Chocoholic · 01-01-2010, 10:56 PM

Doesn't surprise me. I think she is totally classless and unfunny.

catlover79 · 01-02-2010, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Chocoholic

Doesn't surprise me. I think she is totally classless and unfunny.

How she's managed to stay in show business for so long is a mystery to me. Forget the "D-List", I think she overestimated herself!!!

yankeesrj12 · 01-02-2010, 01:35 AM

Who cares?
Hopefully one day you can swear on television without all the restrictions.

HuntingtonM15 · 01-02-2010, 01:36 AM

As far as comedy goes, Kathy is definitely on the A-list. She performs to sold out theatres whenever she does shows. A lot of comedians can still only get work at small comedy clubs. Until reading her book, I was unaware how many years she struggled at the bottom, being told that women have no place in the comedy world.

People know what Kathy is like, and they still continue to book her. I can't see CNN being too shocked by it.

HuntingtonM15 · 01-02-2010, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by yankeesrj12

Who cares?

I agree. This might have been newsworthy if it was someone who comes off as prim and proper, but this is Kathy Griffin.

catlover79 · 01-02-2010, 01:38 AM

Well, to each his own. I never have understood her appeal, but that's just my opinion.

Zoneboy · 01-02-2010, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Chocoholic

Doesn't surprise me. I think she is totally classless and unfunny.

Agreed, Anyone that would pay money to see her is desperate for entertainment. I bet those alleged sold out shows she performs at are padded by people who won or were given free tickets.

HuntingtonM15 · 01-02-2010, 02:16 AM

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Agreed, Anyone that would pay money to see her is desperate for entertainment. I bet those alleged sold out shows she performs at are padded by people who won or were given free tickets.

I haven't seen her live, but I would and I'm pretty sure I'm not desperate for entertainment...I tried to get tickets the last time she was year about a week before the show, and they were sold out. I don't think they'd be giving away free tickets when there are people willing to pay.

Zoneboy · 01-02-2010, 02:20 AM

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I haven't seen her live, but I would and I'm pretty sure I'm not desperate for entertainment...I tried to get tickets the last time she was year about a week before the show, and they were sold out. I don't think they'd be giving away free tickets when there are people willing to pay.

If her shows are being advertised on local radio stations then most likely they'd be giving them away in exchange for promotional consideration.

01-01-2010, 10:21 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	Forget the Ball, Kathy Griffin Drops F-Bomb on New Year's Special Never-subtle comedian Kathy Griffin stunned her TV co-host Anderson Cooper on CNN's New Year's Eve special by dropping something other than that famous Times Square ball: a certified F-Bomb. While Griff and Coop were chatting about the top stories of the year and got to Falcon "Balloon Boy" Heene, the funnywoman decided to give viewers a present and fumble the kid's first name. Even though the CNN host had already said "Falcon" to her, Griffin asked: "Fal ... Fu--ing? Falcon? How do you say it?" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMWs1...layer_embedded
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01-01-2010, 02:18 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Way to go, Kathy!
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01-01-2010, 02:29 PM	#4
Retro4Life Accept No Substitutes Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 04, 2009 Location: IL Posts: 6,708	Well, they bounced Charles Rocket off of SNL for saying that (though for some reason they forgave Norm McDonald), so honestly, I think she shouldn't be asked back next year. I swear at times; we all do. But have some self-control when you are on national TV when kids are watching, geez!
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01-01-2010, 04:08 PM	#6
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	This is tame for Kathy.

01-01-2010, 10:56 PM	#7
Chocoholic Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,235	Doesn't surprise me. I think she is totally classless and unfunny.

01-02-2010, 01:35 AM	#9
yankeesrj12 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 09, 2008 Posts: 4,335	Who cares? Hopefully one day you can swear on television without all the restrictions.

01-02-2010, 01:36 AM	#10
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	As far as comedy goes, Kathy is definitely on the A-list. She performs to sold out theatres whenever she does shows. A lot of comedians can still only get work at small comedy clubs. Until reading her book, I was unaware how many years she struggled at the bottom, being told that women have no place in the comedy world. People know what Kathy is like, and they still continue to book her. I can't see CNN being too shocked by it.

01-02-2010, 01:38 AM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Well, to each his own. I never have understood her appeal, but that's just my opinion.