The Most Common Reporter Phrase?

[Sigonfile]

I would say, "Take a look". Reporters who say this should be required to go blind for a week.

[Focker]

"Um..." or "Uh..."

Actually, I don't mind "Take a look..." We're in a video industry, and if Ma Kettle is just listening to the newscast while doing the chores, saying "Take a look" might be the audible "Hey, watch my story" type deal. It tells people that what they're about to see is (hopefully) important or relevant.

[JoinUsForCake]

"...the details, coming up!":sleep:

[ISTHISTHINGON?]

"For now, Live at XYZ, JoSmo, Eyewitnessnews"
Later, we're dead?

[Jane Craig]

" ... remains to be seen."

[Mighty Dyckerson]

The most common photog phrase:

"Anybody got a Twinkie?"

[adam & doctor drew]

tie:
"details are sketchy..."

"that's right (insert anchor name)....... " (usually said after the anchor gave away all the info in the toss.)

[Corrence MacPhisto]

'They lost everything" ...after a disaster.

Um, they are still alive, they still are talking, they still have health, job, etc....wouldn't say everything...

Whenever I hear, "lost everything"...well no they didn't.

[News Is Broken]

The most common photog phrase:

"Anybody got a Twinkie?"

Come on now, that's not nice. We photogs/former photogs prefer Zingers. Vanilla Zingers, to be precise. Mmmmmmm... vanilla....

http://www.gaeagraphica.com/images/homer_drooling.jpg

[The Fedora]

mmmm zingers. I prefer chocolate.

[Cowboy]

As you can see behind me

And apparently everything looks like a war zone. Though i've seen lots of vid from Baghdad and it never appeared to be under water, but what do I know?

[Produce man]

tie:
"details are sketchy..."

"that's right (insert anchor name)....... " (usually said after the anchor gave away all the info in the toss.)LOL, that reminds me of when an anchor gave the whole story away and tossed to the live, the reporter says "That pretty much sums it up, *name*. Back to you."


Priceless look on the anchor's face when he popped back up.

Priceless!

[Sultanosurf]

Just count how many liveshots start with "Well..." and end with "Guys?"

In between, "Right now, it's quiet, but earlier/last night (12 hours ago) this house/school (Anonymous curb) was a raging inferno/hail of lead (Place we'd never be -- send a stringer). Now shocked family/neighbors (Guy riding bike past who heard about it at the Minimart) recall the senseless tragedy/terrifying moments (Cat up a tree, but we had to be live somewhere) while a stunned neighborhood/minimart (Mostly just the shooter & reporter) asks 'Why??' "

[casterdamus]

...as well. Back to you.

[!]

"Now." i.e., "Now, the family says..." "Now, the fire destroyed the house..."

I have even seen reporters script this useless word.

[Clever Login Name]

"I'm kind of a big deal ... "

[Sigonfile]

Or the interview where the subject says, "know what I mean" or "like I'm saying" after every sentence.

[TVNewsSpy]

"Well, (insert anchor's name here)"

[Another OMB]

"Now." i.e., "Now, the family says..." "Now, the fire destroyed the house..."

I have even seen reporters script this useless word.

That's one my biggest pet peeves, too, "!". I even started a thread about it a few weeks ago because I noticed one of my local stations was using "now" to start almost every other sentence!

After that, I noticed that a second station in town is also doing it. In one story, I counted the anchor start three sentences IN A ROW with "Now...", even though there was no reason to use the word.

Now UGHH!

[s'news]

"Only time will tell."

[cobracat]

...Curmudgeon.

If I were a news director, I would fine reporters for using that useless, throwaway word. It's a crutch and should be outlawed!

[Produce man]

...Curmudgeon.

If I were a news director, I would fine reporters for using that useless, throwaway word. It's a crutch and should be outlawed!You lost me there...

[JoinUsForCake]

Just thought of another overused phrase:

"No word yet..."

Like there's some sort of town crier out on the corner ringing a bell or something?

"Hear ye, hear ye! No word yet upon thine status!"

[east coast producer]

"So what story do you have for me today?"

[WOS]

"....as well"

[Cowboy]

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[Sir Dropham Pants]

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I've never actually heard anyone say "application/x-shockwave-flash" on the air, but then again, I don't watch much news as much as I used to.

[Sigonfile]

"Sources" (a police scanner) tell me (the assignment desk) that the fire started in the basement of the home"!

[that's life]

"On our website"

or

"www.___(insert station identification here)___.com (http://www.___(insert station identification here)___.com)"

or

"As you can see..."

or

"Gas prices"

that's what I came up with.

[Produce man]

"My story fell through."

[ISTHISTHINGON?]

Gueeeessss what phrase blessed us during the 6'er tonight?
"Parents worst nightmare!!!!"
I've sooooooo missed that one.

[Mighty Dyckerson]

"When is Prodouche Boy going to empty my trash can?"

[!]

Gueeeessss what phrase blessed us during the 6'er tonight?
"Parents worst nightmare!!!!"
I've sooooooo missed that one.
I heard this in a SOT shot at a crime scene recently, and realized: We've actually taught everyday people to say that themselves when we're interviewing them, through years of drilling it into their heads.

[Sultanosurf]

When you consider Cowboy's location, the post all makes sense.

Has there ever been a 'developED story' 'senseFUL tragedy' or 'parent's BEST nightmare'?

[Spike]

Has there ever been a... 'parent's BEST nightmare'?

Not in a parent's wildest dreams.

[that's life]

"I'm __(insert name here)__... in for __(insert anchor's name who didn't show up/got laid off last night)__."

[wx4svr]

"Now the incident occurred .... "

[TVMattNYC]

The. Overuse. Of. Periods. In. Every. Sentence. To. Fill. Their. Allotted. Time.

[Focker]

(after getting off the phone with the newsroom): "That producer doesn't know sh!t."

[east coast producer]

The. Overuse. Of. Periods. In. Every. Sentence. To. Fill. Their. Allotted. Time.

One of my anchors does the same thing -- but uses commas. It's impossible to read, but apparently works for him.

[Sigonfile]

"This amazing home video" is becoming rampant in many local newscast, while the staff photographers sit in the parking lot and twiddle their thumbs. Another in-house phrase....."We need a website shot".

[wx4svr]

One of my anchors does the same thing -- but uses commas. It's impossible to read, but apparently works for him.

As long as it works on air, and ok if it goes on the web... then I say sure, use, all, the, commas, you, want.

[east coast producer]

As long as it works on air, and ok if it goes on the web... then I say sure, use, all, the, commas, you, want.

That's exactly, how the script, is edited, to read, once the anchor, goes through it.

I've never seen anything like it, but it works well for him so whatever works!

[south side of the sky]

How bout, "there are more questions than answers tonight" That one always bugs me. Have they ever counted up questions versus answers? Wouldn't there always be more questions than answers with a crime scene? Do we ever really know all the answers to said questions? Okay rant over.

[Sultanosurf]

Do we ever really know all the answers to said questions?

4 questions, no answers. 'Guess our 'prayers' weren't answered, either...

[Sigonfile]

"We are here live" as opposed to, "We are here DEAD".....DUH,,,, Do we think viewers are that stupid?

[s'news]

"Some people here are calling it a miracle."

[Sigonfile]

Anchors to a reporter in the field covering a brush fire......."Be careful out there".

[Sir Dropham Pants]

Closure.

[user name]

"investigators say..."

i've seen a few packs where every track started that way...

[adam & doctor drew]

How bout, "there are more questions than answers tonight" That one always bugs me. Have they ever counted up questions versus answers? Wouldn't there always be more questions than answers with a crime scene? Do we ever really know all the answers to said questions? Okay rant over.

I always like the "details are sketchy" one.
whenever I hear that, I think 'maybe you oughta get a few more details then before you go on air with it.'

[NewsHoney]

"...in an effort to..."

[Charlie Brown]

the incident remains under investigation.

[wx or not]

There is only one word, just one word, that used to drive me nuts on air. It's the anchor toss to the reporter with "SO....(insert name)...(question)." I absolutely loathe "SO." It's a filler term that does nothing for conversation. (and now comes the best part in followup posts....):)

[ISTHISTHINGON?]

There is only one word, just one word, that used to drive me nuts on air. It's the anchor toss to the reporter with "SO....(insert name)...(question)." I absolutely loathe "SO." It's a filler term that does nothing for conversation. (and now comes the best part in followup posts....):)
So....you're saying I should stop using it as a crutch?;)

[wx or not]

...and...:)

[ISTHISTHINGON?]

....well....

[ihEARDtHAT]

Nod head while anchor intros the story and then say: "Yeah......"

[The Thrill]

May I refer you to the excellent list on PhotogsLounge.net:

"What the Reporter REALLY Means!" (http://www.photogslounge.net/reporter.html) :thumbsup:

[MoistureFluxCapacitor]

How about "Were talking..."

Reporters say it: "Were talking total chaos as gunshots rang out"

Weather people say it: "Were talking rain...wind...and big storms tonight"

Sports people say it: "Were talking big sticks at the park tonight"

So...I'm saying it: "STOP with the "were talking" crap already...sheesh".

[Jane Craig]

May I buy an apostrophe, please?

[Another OMB]

May I buy an apostrophe, please?

Wow! What story was THAT on? I've never heard a reporter say "May I buy an apostrophe, please?"

(Sorry. Couldn't resist, Jane. I was going to say "were talking no apostrophes".)

[Jane Craig]

Thank you for permitting my digression. As Queen Victoria would've said, were grateful that you have indulged us. :whistle:

[wx or not]

Thank you for permitting my digression. As Queen Victoria would've said, were grateful that you have indulged us. :whistle:
Sure, but would she have used apostrophes?:)

[Jane Craig]

Were not certain about that.

[wx or not]

LOL. Very good.

[MoistureFluxCapacitor]

Okay...busted. Got on a little rant there.

:doh:

[Jane Craig]

:cool:
' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' ' '

There you go, MFC!

[Roy Hobbs]

"The presumptive nominee."

[markminn]

The most common photog phrase:

"Anybody got a Twinkie?"

Most common Mighty Dyckerson phrase: "Where's my buttplug?"

[Bureau Chief]

LOL thats a good one Mark..

my pet peeve...

"It looks like a war zone."

Used for every major accident, fire, flood, explosion, wind storm, riot, tornado, hurricane, dykerson temper tantrum and real wars.

[Produce man]

Most common Mighty Dyckerson phrase: "Where's my buttplug?"Answer: In his mouth.

[2:30]

Blow me.

Translated: either "No way" or "Really."

[Fake Post]

"totally destroyed" and I've also heard "partially destroyed"

Folks it is either damaged or destroyed. That's it.

[Sigonfile]

"A suspected arson fire", or "a Hispanic, Mexican, male"

[Cheeky]

I would say, "Take a look". Reporters who say this should be required to go blind for a week.

How about "Take a listen."

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!! Hate it!

~Cheeky

[vuphinder]

It may have been mentioned before but in honor of "Ike" .

Hunker down and
Batten down the hatches.

[tater]

http://download.lardlad.com/framegrabs/1F09/114.jpg

In your opinion should we crack each other's heads open and feast on the goo inside?


...really any hyperbole.

[s'news]

Winds are picking up now.