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JamesG · 07-15-2013, 11:24 PM

A local Fox affiliate, the San Francisco powerhouse station KTVU, is dealing with the fallout of a major error on Friday. During their noon broadcast, a report on the deadly Asiana Airlines crash took a turn for the unintentionally offensive when they broadcast the names of pilots in charge of that flight. The mangled Asian-sounding names were, in fact, thinly-disguised expletives mocking the sentiments expressed by the crash victims and their families.

The supposed names of the crash victims broadcast on KTVU included "Sum Ting Wong," "Wi Tu Lo," "Ho Lee Fuk," and "Bang Ding Ow."

A KTVU anchor later apologized for the error. She said that the names were inaccurate in spite of the fact that a National Transpiration Safety Board spokesperson confirming them.

The intern for the National Transportation Safety Board who erroneously confirmed the "inaccurate and offensive" false names of the Asiana Flight 214 pilots is no longer with the agency, according to a government official with knowledge of the situation.

Meanwhile, Asiana Airlines says it will proceed with its planned lawsuit against the Oakland, Calif., television station.

Penny Lane · 07-16-2013, 12:03 AM

Oh..........Very professional

catlover79 · 07-16-2013, 02:37 PM

Good grief!!!

JamesG · 07-16-2013, 02:39 PM

It's been a really long time since I laughed so hard at something.

catlover79 · 07-16-2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

It's been a really long time since I laughed so hard at something.

Think there were any red faces at that station after that?

Janice · 07-16-2013, 04:40 PM

I guess they were wanted revenge.

gilligan fanatic · 07-16-2013, 04:46 PM

Offensive, but definetly funny, mostly since it made it to the air!

JamesG · 07-17-2013, 09:00 PM

catlover79 · 07-17-2013, 09:56 PM

^ I had a feeling he'd be all over this.

07-15-2013, 11:24 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,045	I Can't Believe The News Aired This... A local Fox affiliate, the San Francisco powerhouse station KTVU, is dealing with the fallout of a major error on Friday. During their noon broadcast, a report on the deadly Asiana Airlines crash took a turn for the unintentionally offensive when they broadcast the names of pilots in charge of that flight. The mangled Asian-sounding names were, in fact, thinly-disguised expletives mocking the sentiments expressed by the crash victims and their families. The supposed names of the crash victims broadcast on KTVU included "Sum Ting Wong," "Wi Tu Lo," "Ho Lee Fuk," and "Bang Ding Ow." A KTVU anchor later apologized for the error. She said that the names were inaccurate in spite of the fact that a National Transpiration Safety Board spokesperson confirming them. The intern for the National Transportation Safety Board who erroneously confirmed the "inaccurate and offensive" false names of the Asiana Flight 214 pilots is no longer with the agency, according to a government official with knowledge of the situation. Meanwhile, Asiana Airlines says it will proceed with its planned lawsuit against the Oakland, Calif., television station.

07-16-2013, 12:03 AM	#2
Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,048	Oh..........Very professional
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07-16-2013, 02:37 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	Good grief!!!
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07-16-2013, 04:46 PM	#7
gilligan fanatic Born to Be Bad Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: down by the Lagoon Posts: 9,954	Offensive, but definetly funny, mostly since it made it to the air!
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07-16-2013, 02:39 PM	#4
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,045	It's been a really long time since I laughed so hard at something.

07-16-2013, 04:40 PM	#6
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I guess they were wanted revenge.

07-17-2013, 09:00 PM	#8
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,045

07-17-2013, 09:56 PM	#9
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	^ I had a feeling he'd be all over this.