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MSNBC Apologizes for Misspelling Niger Innis' name
Palm Beach Post ^ | Feb 7, 2002

Posted on 02/07/2002 12:42:16 PM PST by John Jorsett

NEW YORK (AP)--MSNBC has apologized for a typographical error that turned the name of an interview subject into a racial slur.

The network on Monday aired an interview about the Enron case with Republican consultant Niger Innis. The onscreen graphic identifying Innis, who is black, had an extra ``g'' in his first name.

Shortly after it appeared, correspondent Gregg Jarrett offered Innis a ``profuse apology.''

``Oh, God, I thought you guys thought I was a rapper or something,'' Innis replied. ``Media bias continues. Just kidding. It's not the first time it's happened, but hopefully it's the last.''

It was strictly a typographical mistake, network spokesman Mark O'Connor said Thursday. He wouldn't say whether any disciplinary action was taken against the person who made the blunder.


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To: Twodees
A woman was introducing her actress friend to some other friends. Wanting to impress the latter, she intended to say "This is Ann, who is a thespian." But of course, she misspoke LOL
41 posted on 02/07/2002 1:29:01 PM PST by calvin sun
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To: Political Junkie Too
Remember the outcry when a DC official used the word "niggardly" in a press conference?

Thanks for reminding me. One particular DC councilman took extreme offense at the remark. I have been meaning to send him a dictionary as a present, but have yet to do so.

42 posted on 02/07/2002 1:30:58 PM PST by calvin sun
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To: Peter Libra
The gentleman concerned, is an absolute CLASS ACT , as far as I am concerned.

Without a doubt!
But, bookmarking this thread for future use anyway.
It's going to come in handy one day. Count on it.

43 posted on 02/07/2002 1:31:14 PM PST by michigander
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To: John Jorsett
MSNBC should thank their lucky stars it was the classy Niger Inness and not Al Sharpton or Leo Terrell...they'd sue 'em up the wazoo for that little faux pas.
44 posted on 02/07/2002 1:32:17 PM PST by truthkeeper
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To: Ward Smythe
The ad said the house had furniture, rugs and africans for sale, meaning of course "afghans." (the paper made the goof)

Oh man what a hoot! My grandmother used to say she was crocheting 'africans' for her grandchildren! How funny that someone else made this mistake!

Yes, Mr. Innis showed the class that Black Republicans have. I couldn't believe it when I saw this on the threads!

45 posted on 02/07/2002 1:32:40 PM PST by SuziQ
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To: finnman69
What's the big deal about calling him Ginger Innis? I can think of many wonderful Gingers: Rogers (?sp?), Ginger from Gilligan's Island, etc. LOL
46 posted on 02/07/2002 1:32:45 PM PST by calvin sun
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To: John Jorsett
oh man that looks so wrong............... whats next elmer fu**?
47 posted on 02/07/2002 1:33:01 PM PST by linn37
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To: Sir Gawain
Registurd might like this story

LOL!

I'm still trying to mistype your name ... Sugar Wayne, maybe?

48 posted on 02/07/2002 1:34:06 PM PST by r9etb
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To: Go Gordon
I missed that one; what was the Tiger Woods thing about?

Did Fuzzy call him "Tigger"?

50 posted on 02/07/2002 1:38:07 PM PST by Come get it
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To: Come get it; go gordon
I think it was when Tiger won the Masters. The winner picks the dinner or lunch that is served, or whatever. Fuzzy said something like "I hope he doesn't pick fried chicken" or something to that effect. Actually, I believe Tiger handled it with class also, if I remember correctly.
51 posted on 02/07/2002 1:40:37 PM PST by Sir Gawain
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To: John Jorsett
Does anyone else wonder what his parents were THINKING when they gave their son the first name of "Niger"? Were they oblivious to the obvious problems that it could give him throughout his life?

Or is it just me?

52 posted on 02/07/2002 1:41:29 PM PST by Come get it
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To: Come get it
Plus Tiger has taken heat for not wanting to be labeled an African-American. I think he was born here, so that would be incorrect anyway.
53 posted on 02/07/2002 1:43:07 PM PST by Sir Gawain
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To: John Jorsett
It was strictly a typographical mistake, network spokesman Mark O'Connor said Thursday. He wouldn't say whether any disciplinary action was taken against the person who made the blunder.

Yeah, sure. It's still my contention that this was done on purpose.

Mr. Ennis is a nice, decent man. He handled this far more amiably than I would have.

But check out the most important part: "He [Mark O'Connor] wouldn't say whether any disciplinary action was taken against the person who made the blunder."

Oh, why not? Private matter?

54 posted on 02/07/2002 1:43:09 PM PST by rdb3
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To: John Jorsett
They're "niggers" if they're Republicans.

If this had of been a Democrat on Fox News, we would be able to hear the howlings throughout the entire Red Zone.

55 posted on 02/07/2002 1:44:19 PM PST by GuillermoX
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To: John Jorsett
They did it on purpose because he's a conservative. Collateral damage: 10.5 million citizens of the Republic of Niger.
56 posted on 02/07/2002 1:52:04 PM PST by Prodigal Daughter
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To: Darkshadow
I was going to suggest that the newspaper's mistake cuts both ways, but people might misunderstand me to be making disparaging references to Sec. Thompson's masculinity.
57 posted on 02/07/2002 1:54:16 PM PST by DeaconBenjamin
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To: Come get it
Did Fuzzy call him "Tigger"?

LOL!!

58 posted on 02/07/2002 1:56:11 PM PST by LiberteeBell
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To: chookter
He is a very classy person, IMO.
59 posted on 02/07/2002 1:56:34 PM PST by kcvl
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To: John Jorsett
This is awful. They pay people to catch these kinds of things. I can't believe a proofreader didn't catch this before airing. Someone should get sacked, but probably won't happen.
60 posted on 02/07/2002 2:00:07 PM PST by Liberal Classic
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