Topic: The Media
OK, this is really funny. Keith Olbermann just got fired from Al Gore's Current TV network for breach of contract. His transgressions are said to include excessive absenteeism, sabotaging the network and bad-mouthing Current TV and its management team. In retaliation, Keith has filed a lawsuit against the Goricle.
This meltdown isn’t surprising, really. Olbermann has long been known as a way-too-tightly-wrapped drama queen who doesn't work and play well with others. Fans may recall his abrupt, ill-tempered departure from MSNBC. But here’s what cracks me up: He’s being replaced at Current TV by none other than disgraced former New York governor Elliot Spitzer! I’d call that a low blow except for the fact that Olbermann is such a tool. He deserves the humiliation.
I must say, though, that my opinion of Al Gore has ticked up a notch. That was a malicious zinger, replacing Mr. Hissy Fit with Client Number 9…
