Dimwit on The Circle

johnq · Guru

Dimwit on The Circle

Vic · Guru

I don't know if we are allowed to raise this here, and yes it is not RV talk but a lot of other talk isn't either.

I could not believe that Dimwit on CH10's The Circle, yes the good Cpl was looking for brains on the bottom of the pool, hers, but he couldn't find them as she didn't have any.

Surprised at George's comment too. If anyone thinks their comments were humour then they have something seriously wrong with them. furious

neilnruth · Guru

But good to see they have rung and spoken to him and apologised.

Vic · Guru

neilnruth wrote:
But good to see they have rung and spoken to him and apologised.

Probably made to by the station after complaints to keep their jobs, doesn't really wash with me they should have been more thoughtful before that and not made the comments in the first place.

colsa · Senior Member

Totally agree Vic,

Cruising Granny · Guru

I have to admit without his uniform he looks like a muscle-bound, iron-pumping ego head with tats.
It doesn't change who he is, just the image.
It's a pity these things were said about the VC awardee, and it was somewhat insensitive.
I believe the apologies are sincere, lesson learned, and they'll think before they speak again.
That's the trouble with live TV. One has to think before they speak.

JRH · Guru

I have to agree with everthing written on this subject, I thought it was a disgusting attempt at gutter humour by the presenters on the circle and as far as I am concerned they all deserve a damned good flogging.

It is because of men like the good crpl and men like him who are prepared to put their lives on the line that Australia has the freedom we all enjoy so much these days.

PS:- Edited for one of those damned typos again.

-- Edited by JRH on Thursday 1st of March 2012 11:37:10 AM

johnq · Guru

Also interesting,
http://www.theage.com.au/national/flippant-comments-about-vc-recipient-a-disgrace-20120229-1u2mk.html

Landfall · Guru

johnq wrote:
The apologies left a bit to be desired,

http://www.thepunch.com.au/articles/when-you-apologise-you-should-just-say-im-sorry/?from=scroller&pos=1&referrer=home&link=text
They should apologise to him in person on air.

-- Edited by johnq on Thursday 1st of March 2012 02:42:11 AM

Totally agree and further more offer to pay compensation for any embarrassment to any charity he wishes to name.

Dusty smile

Antique Pete · Senior Member

The hero tag is used too freely these days, that great Aussie Cpl is a true hero in the finest tradition of the armed forces
The Victoria Cross is the highest award and not easily won, usually awarded posthumously.
Anyone denigrating these heroes deserve all the brick bats we can hurl at them

jonathan · Guru

I'd almost go as far to say that there are a bunch of turkeys in the industry .. but it would be an insult to the turkey ..

Jon

valnrob · Guru

Personally I think the "jokes" made on this show were quite insulting and hurtful to the family of this man. I don't think the "apologies" given by Yumi or George were really sincere. Too late to take the words back once out of their mouths.

PeterS · Senior Member

In the early 70s I spent a lot of time with SAS guysand I believe that every last one of them deserve this countrys total respect and thanks. Anyone the degrades ANY SAS soldier should go to WA and just see what these guys go through, let alone what they go through when deployed, they are the cream of Australia and these so called jernos should be kicked of live TV at least. PS wish I had the dedication to maintain a body like that guy.

_wombat_ · Master (of Mischief)

people like that do not deserve the air time, I say sack both of them and get rid of that program.

Ma · Guru

I have only watched that program ONCE and I find it is an insult to one's intelligence

Kaid · Guru

I too was digusted when I heard this.
How insenitive are they? Like I always say to my kids. Once the words are out of your mouth you can't take them back

Magnarc · Guru

Classic case of brain not being engaged before opening mouth. George Negus's show was axed and now he has to appear on anything they tell him to as he is still contracted to Ten. Negus should have known better. His big mistake was to move to Ten joining in the dumbing down programmes on commercial TV'

Shame on you George.

Travel Bug · Guru

I have never seen the show....but I was disgusted to read about the comments made by Yumi whatsaname and George Negus. furious

I have never heard of Yumi until now....but I am very disappointed with George Negus. I expected better from him. disbelief

DISGRACEFUL!!!!

cannylass · Senior Member

its a low rating show I saw it once and never again. I hated it sack the lot waist of time.

Ma · Guru

I would bet that they now have a much wider viewing audience because of this very event (if you can call it that).

They have achieved what they set out to do I would say. Increase their ratings

JRH · Guru

Ma wrote:
I would bet that they now have a much wider viewing audience because of this very event (if you can call it that).
They have achieved what they set out to do I would say. Increase their ratings

I have never watched the circle and now have absolutely no intention of ever doing so, but you are correct Ma it will probably increase their ratings as a lot of people will tune in to see just who they are. furious furious furious furious

Antique Pete · Senior Member

A lot of people will tune out as well in disgust, I will certainly never watch their show

delapan · Senior Member

i went to email channel 10 in disgust, guess what, they dont have an email address, oh well 10 is now de-tuned off the tv and george negus, well i have watched your last show/reporting ever, gary

JRH · Guru

delapan wrote:
i went to email channel 10 in disgust, guess what, they dont have an email address, oh well 10 is now de-tuned off the tv and george negus, well i have watched your last show/reporting ever, gary

Gary below is the web address for channel 10 and when you get to the site scroll down almost to the bottom of the page and you will see on the right hand side a contact us.

http://ten.com.au/

Hope this helps.

Pejay · Guru

Seems George Negus sure has 'lost the plot' and even with his 'supposed' apology, he STILL couldn't get it right!! He referred to the Cpl in the apology as a Colonel - mind you he deserves to be a Colonel - where on earth were the researchers??? Lost all respect for George Negus as a jouno.

johnq · Guru

There were three offenders, Negus, Stymes and the woman panelist (Gorgi Coghlan?) who was out of shot and asked, "Are you saying he is a dud root?". This is a daytime show (9am).

They are keen to keep the public in the dark about the identity of the third offender.

Vic · Guru

Ma wrote:
I would bet that they now have a much wider viewing audience because of this very event (if you can call it that).
They have achieved what they set out to do I would say. Increase their ratings

Probably only to see Dimwit Ma, but I can't see anyone wanting to watch it permanently, so would only be a one off IMHO...

Vic · Guru

Here is a link to Cpl Roberts - Smith, VC. He had already won a Gallantry Award before he got his VC for another action, what a man. Read the story for both and if you scroll down the page you will see his ribbons and an explantion of what they are for, click on;

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Roberts-Smith

I hope he remains safe for the rest of his Service, he has done more than his share, but being the man he is I can't see him not wanting to go back to a war zone.

JRH · Guru

Vic wrote:
Here is a link to Cpl Roberts - Smith, VC. He had already won a Gallantry Award before he got his VC for another action, what a man. Read the story for both and if you scroll down the page you will see his ribbons and an explantion of what they are for, click on;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Roberts-Smith
I hope he remains safe for the rest of his Service, he has done more than his share, but being the man he is I can't see him not wanting to go back to a war zone.

Thanks for the link Vic. He did say in his interview on Sunday Night that he was ready to return to Afghanistan

PeterS · Senior Member

Thanks for that link guys. Makes you feel very insignificant in the big picture. A man the deserves the greatest respect from every man women and child in this country of ours. I bet the Gov. dont even bother to teach the kids in school about him. the dogooders of this world probably wont let them anyway. Cant glorify war or the people that defend our way of life.