Debbie Schlussel: Class Act: TMI From ABC News' "Nightline", "20/20" Host Martin Bashir
I guess when you are a Muslim and have a classy-sounding English accent, you can get away with a lot. Listen to the Too Much Information an audience heard from Martin Bashir of ABC News, who hosts both "Nightline" and "20/20" news shows and is a privileged member of the "Religion of Peace":
"I'm happy to be in the midst of so many Asian babes.In fact, I'm happy that the podium covers me from the waist down." . . .
He went on to say that a speech should be "like a dress on a beautiful woman - long enough to cover the important parts and short enough to keep your interest - like my colleague Juju's [ABC News colleague, Juju Chang]".
I don't think Chris Hansen would be able to get away with talking about his, um, aroused state as host of a banquet.
Mind you, this was at an Asian American Journalists Association event. Sounds like the guy had too much to drink--a no-no in his religion.
Thanks to reader Ari for the tip.
Posted by Debbie on August 6, 2008 05:04 PM to Debbie Schlussel