A television station caused panic in official circles by reporting the arrest in Lebanon of terror mastermind Osama bin Laden ... before admitting the announcement was a "joke" in a comedy show.
....During the announcements, the word "lie" appeared at the upper right angle of the screen instead of the term "live" that is usually used for news flashes.
The incident caused alarm among officials attending a dinner hosted by Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri for visiting Greek President Costis Stephanopoulos, an AFP correspondent said.
Tension subsided at the dinner after it was confirmed that the LBCI announcement was part of a comedy show. article
Hey, it wasn't like "War of the Worlds" or anything.
I'm trying to picture this...a Daily Show segment announcing bin Laden's arrest, and people think it's an actual news story, alarming officials.
I don't get it. A comedy show and it had to announce that it was just a joke? Man, are we touchy these days or what?
....but hey, do what you want....you will anyway.
Sunday, January 25, 2004
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