Posted on Wed, Jul. 28, 2004
Newsmakers | Michael Moore, CNN, and a very bad word
By Tirdad Derakhshani
Inquirer Staff Writer
http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/entertainment/9258058.htm?1c
Is Michael Moore not a nice man? Could Moore be a boor?
The New York Daily News reports that the portly director of the dissentious anti-Bush documentary Fahrenheit 9/11 was unutterably rude to CNN staffers Monday in Boston after he gave an interview on the Democratic National Convention's main floor for the cable channel's American Morning show.
To be on the floor, you need a coveted, priceless credential - and only a limited number are distributed. CNN gave Moore a floor pass so he could do the interview. Reportedly, after it was over, Moore refused to return it, even using the ultimate insulting word when he addressed a female CNN staffer.
"Oh, my God, I never use that kind of language," Moore tells the Daily News. "It's a complete lie."
He adds that CNN brass sent him an apology for the misunderstanding. But a CNN rep says, "There's no apology... . CNN expects an apology from Mr. Moore to the female staffer he abused."
Note to CNN: Lie down with dogs, get up with fleas. But since sleeping with Saddamn, so to speak, didn't bother you, why should Moore get your knickers in a twist?