CALGARY – News personalities are often their own toughest critics, but viewers can send in some pretty unflattering things through e-mail or social media.
The idea of reading out mean messages was first made popular by comedian Jimmy Kimmel when he featured a segment called “Celebrities Read Mean Tweets” on his late-night talk show.
The comments aren’t exactly nice, but the actors and singers who read them usually get a laugh and a chance to show the importance of having a thick skin.
And it’s not just celebrities that are the target of mean messages. Global Calgary personalities frequently have similar notes sent to them.
“We do a four hour program and set out with the best of intentions, but it’s live television and sometimes things don’t go as planned,” said anchor Scott Fee.
Wednesday, the Morning News team decided to take a light-hearted look back at some of the most malicious messages sent to them and shared some with viewers on their last newscast of the year.
“We don’t take these messages too seriously, we often get a little chuckle and then move on,” said Amber Schinkel.
But she adds, “I don’t think a lot of people realize we read all of the e-mails sent to our newsroom or how many we actually get, so we wanted to share that with our viewers.”
After the segment aired, Global Calgary viewers flooded the station’s Inbox with positive messages.
“Please do not let the rudeness of the Grinch’s of the world at this time of year get your spirits down,” wrote the Konschuh Family from Blackfalds, Alberta.
“Our family believes the Morning News team puts a jump in your step and a smile on your face each morning, to start your day.”
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