Posted by JC on November 17th, 2010
It’s easy to forget you’re wearing a microphone – or even in range of one. The hazards of the radio mic are often exploited in comedies (think Leslie Nielson in Naked Gun), but they can create very real problems as Gordon Brown demonstrates:
If you’re in a studio, it’s worth remembering that everything you say can be heard in the control room – and possibly all around the building on the ring main – so this is not the time for intimate confessions, salacious gossip or derogatory comments.
The best way to stay out of trouble in the presence of any microphone is to behave as if it is broadcasting, or at least recording. It probably is.
PJR November 17th, 2010 at 09:35
I dont think there is ever a good time for arrogant derogatory comments.
superCalo November 17th, 2010 at 13:07
Refreshing to hear a politician say what they really think.
Ostrich Pride November 17th, 2010 at 14:52
Could never understand why calling the woman a “bigot” was so politically damaging. Gordy made the situation a whole lot worse by actually calling on her home to apologise. Just pathetic!
Ben November 17th, 2010 at 15:10
“Could never understand why calling the woman a “bigot” was so politically damaging.”
Thank goodness he made no reference to the length of her skirt as well.
OP even though the majority of the electorate probably are bigots, it is not a good idea to tell them when you are after their vote.
Peter Heath November 18th, 2010 at 22:39
@superCalo – absolutely. But then wriggling, grovelling and eating humble pie? What did that say about his convictions? http://www.prblog.co.nz/?p=3
‘Tofu’ PR at its worst!