Double Check...and Triple Check

Ok, so even though it's a little late, I must tell the story of Sunday's remote. This is a huge reminder to everyone that you should watch what you say, even when you think no one is paying attention.

So, I ran the board for a remote* that we had on Sunday at the Corn Maze at Sherman Farm (check out Shermanfarmnh.com for the maze--it's really kick-arse). As board-op, I have to make sure that songs, commericals (or spots as we call it) and breaks are in order. I also have to be alert because whoever is the announcer for the remote can change songs and breaks around if needed. As board-op, the other big thing is that the announcer gives me the order and/or changes through the mic he/she has, and I can hear it all, but they can't hear me---I have to call them if I have any questions.

Well, this Sunday, the co-host was the announcer, and the sales exec, "Jim", was out there with him, as all of our sales execs are suppose to be when a remote involves their client. Well, during one moment off of the air, I hear the co-host and Jim talking. Now remember, the mic is always on, even if I don't have them turned up on the board and on the air. So even when no one else can hear the people on the radio, I can still hear everything anyone is saying/doing at the remote. So the co-host and Jim started talking about Fergie and how she may/may not look good in certain lighting, and then it went onto Amy Winehouse and how a couple of years ago she was semi-attractive, but now she looks, well, crappy. All of a sudden, Jim decided to make a comparison between Amy Winehouse and Dorry's daughter, and I about lost it. I was shocked and laughing at the same time, b/c 1.) I would never have expected a comment like that coming from Jim (maybe the co-host, but not him), and 2.) As sad as it may be, the statement he made was very close to the truth. Thankfully, I was the one who heard this comment and no one else, but it just goes to show kids that you should ALWAYS remember what you may be saying off the air, because you never know who may be on the other end listening.


*Remote=A live broadcast