Local news rating stunt

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous' started by RobertVA, Nov 21, 2012.

  1. RobertVA

    RobertVA Fleet Captain Fleet Captain

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    In an effort to increase newscast ratings, and be able to charge more for commercials, a local TV station is giving tablet computers away. Viewers are asked to watch the newscasts for a keyword and enter using their eMail address and the keyword over the Internet. Apparently some "random" process is being used to pick the winners from the entrants each time. November 21 is to be the last day.

    Yesterday at 5:30 the keyword was MAY
    Yesterday at 11:00 the keyword was THE
    Today at 5:30 the keyword was FORCE
    Tonight at 11:00 the keyword was BE

    I'm seeing a pattern here!
     
    RobertVA, Nov 21, 2012
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  2. Crusher Disciple

    Crusher Disciple Admiral Admiral

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    "And also with you."


    Sorry, I'm Episcopalian. I just couldn't resist.
     
    Crusher Disciple, Nov 21, 2012
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  3. Dream

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    I have a better way.

    Make all the ladies do their reporting in their underwear. :p
     
    Dream, Nov 21, 2012
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  4. teacake

    teacake Fleet Admiral Admiral

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    That won't work. The news is serious business. Underwear would distract from sports.
     
    teacake, Nov 21, 2012
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  5. Owain Taggart

    Owain Taggart Vice Admiral Admiral

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    Already been done. There's a production out of Toronto that was on late night cable for a very short time before it moved to pay channels. About a half hour show ranging in different topics. None of the topics were very serious, but rather more of an amusing nature.
     
    Owain Taggart, Nov 21, 2012
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