Newell stirred up such vitriol today that all 25 (so far) comments posted are worth reproducing. Apparently archaeology enthusiasts really know how to lay the hammer down. Highlights include calling Tim Russert ‘Jim Russert,’ Brad’s one-two punch calling for NBC to fire Newell (twice in two minutes!), a pretty clever stablehand joke that we think we’ve seen before, and more than one ‘The Onion’ reference. Enjoy:
Ron 53 minutes ago
Trash “journalism!” What a waste of time.
Tom Today at 11:22 AM
I clicked on this story hoping to learn something about what was found. Instead I get a sad attempt at humor obviously written by someone who knows nothing about archaeology or history and who apparently cares even less. If you want to run his junk under “humor” or “opinion”, go ahead…but it definitely isn’t “news.”
Bill Today at 11:20 AM
I’m really disappointed with Jim Newell. He’s just not as cute or clever as he apparently thinks he is- a very painful read. You can do easily do much better. Sorry Jim.
DonWD Today at 11:03 AM
This article is moronic when it could have been very interesting. I suggest you reconsider this writers qualifications.
Washington DC Today at 10:08 AM
Thank you for correcting the title error which orginally read Ancent and not Ancient. Now about posting author’s name next to titles so that readers can decide to read or not read article wriiten by particular reporters.
Laz Today at 9:55 AM
I just sent NBC4 a complaint, I have had enough of this guy. He’s not funny and these articles are just horrible in quality. I love having a good laugh here and there but I come here to get my news, not to get Jim Newells opinion. I advise everyone shoot NBC4 an email. http://www.nbcwashington.com/about_us/#contact
Brad Today at 9:19 AM
Please can this guy. He’s a hack. Not funny at all.
Brad Today at 9:17 AM
Management needs to pull this guy. I can’t believe that they continue to let him run all over their news updates.
Newell Hater Today at 9:16 AM
Newell you are such a tool.
Kublah Jr. Today at 8:50 AM
I’ve deciphered the code! It reads, “Jim Newell is a ginger-headed f-tard. Yours in Christ, Emperor Chin Shi Huang Di”. Who knew!?
maggie Today at 8:31 AM
“The rudimentary slate was discovered in an “original well,” which, as a custom of the time, was used to incarcerate diseased children from screwing around with the rest of the Christian missionary tobacco speculators.” Jim Newell is yet another media hack getting paid to insult people of faith and rewrite history into politically correct sugar designed to help the ill-prescribed “medicine” of socialism go down. Fortunately, he sucks at it.
@Bam Today at 8:31 AM
“Listen to your viewers”? You must have NBC4 confused with some other, legitimate news source. No, the new NBC4 is less concerned with reporting the news (soooo 20th century) than they are with pushing their political agenda through the fat, stubby typing fingers of bloggers such as Newell. NBC, once the home of Jim Russert, is now the network of Keith Olbermann.
Bill Today at 8:30 AM
I want the last 30 seconds of my life back wasted reading this nonsense.
Washington DC Today at 8:30 AM
Sarcasm defined is “harsh or bitter derision or irony. 2. a sharply ironical taunt; sneering or cutting remark: a review full of sarcasms.” Please attach writer’s name to title so readers can decide to read or not to read. Basic quality controls such as Spell checking should be addressed too.
Kaye Today at 8:20 AM
The writer is easily amused – particularly by what he says. I would be surprised if anyone else finds him even faintly funny, or clever, or witty. What a dumb, completely uninformative article. This person gets paid to write this drivel?
BAM Today at 8:11 AM
When will you listen to your viewers, and get rid of this creep? His reporting is not funny or informative. It is an insult to our intelligence to be continually subjected to his sophomoric babble! Jim Newell, do us all a favor and find a job you’re good at…maybe stable hand? You seem to be good at shovelling s@#t!!!
Argh! Today at 8:09 AM
Spell check the title, anyone?!Spell check the title, anyone?!
Alex D. Today at 8:08 AM
Jim Newell is an idiot.
sandra Today at 7:42 AM
this really is a news site & not the onion?
Charlie Today at 7:23 AM
This passes as journalism? Please.
momx4 Today at 7:21 AM
I just can’t believe that you continue to employ this moron. He’s making a joke out of an important historical find. Really….fire him!
Akcita Today at 7:08 AM
Wow, I thought I had stumbled onto “the Onion”, but then realized it wasn’t funny or remotely witty.
Brian Today at 7:07 AM
Good content…poorly written.
elzot Today at 6:40 AM
Jim Newell’s inane writing might have been at least mildly amusing as sarcasm — if it was even marginally decent. This stuff is just moronic. It’s middle school humor, at best.
Mike Untzbig Today at 6:11 AM
Stop writing. You suck at it.
June 11, 2009 at 12:45 am |
What an incredible array of comments. If I had to choose my one favorite, it would be Kublah Jr.’s:
I’ve deciphered the code! It reads, “Jim Newell is a ginger-headed f-tard. Yours in Christ, Emperor Chin Shi Huang Di”. Who knew!?
If I had to choose two? I’d recognize this concise comment:
Mike Untzbig Today at 6:11 AM
Stop writing. You suck at it.