Bachmann Demands Apology From NBC for Fallon Slight: 'This Wouldn't Be Tolerated if This Was Michelle Obama'
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann demanded an apology from NBC Wednesday for the disgraceful song that was played while she was walking on stage to be a guest on that network's Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Monday.
"This wouldn't be tolerated if this was Michelle Obama," Bachmann told Fox News's Bill Klemmer. "It shouldn't be tolerated if it's a conservative woman, either" (video follows with transcript and commentary):
BILL HEMMER, HOST: You get a nice write-up today in the Washington Post for your new book, talking about your priorities as a mother first and as a woman, and this topic sort of crossed itself this past week after your appearance on the Jimmy Fallon show on NBC. He has since said he's sorry for a song that was played upon your introduction. Were you aware of the song and since that time what do you think of what happened the other night?
CONGRESSWOMAN MICHELE BACHMANN (R-MINNESOTA): I wasn't aware of it at all. I didn't find out until later yesterday, and at that point, I was traveling and making my way to the presidential debate. I'm hoping to be able to speak to Jimmy Fallon today. I don't have anything against Jimmy Fallon. I love him, he’s a kick. It was a great opportunity to be on the show, I'd love to go back again.
But I think the point is if that had been Michelle Obama who had come out on the stage, and if that song had been played for Michelle Obama, I have no doubt that NBC would have apologized to her and likely they could have fired the drummer at least suspended him. None of that happened from NBC, and this is clearly a form of bias on the part of the Hollywood entertainment elite. But it’s also I think a sexism as well. This wouldn't be tolerated if this was Michelle Obama. It shouldn't be tolerated if it's a conservative woman, either.
HEMMER: You’ll speak with Fallon today. What will you tell him?
BACHMANN: I will. Well, of course I accept Jimmy's apology, but this really needs to come from NBC, and this is an outrage that happened.
HEMMER: Michele Bachmann, thank you for your time.
BACHMANN: Thank you.
HEMMER: We’ll see you down the road, okay, perhaps in Iowa.
BACHMANN: Undoubtedly.
Readers are reminded that MSNBC's Ed Schultz was suspended for about a week in May when he called conservative talk show host Laura Ingraham a "right-wing slut."
The following month, MSNBC contributor Mark Halperin was suspended for four weeks for calling President Obama a "dick."
What's the penalty at the Peacock network for referring to a sitting Congresswoman and presidential candidate as a "lyin' a-- b--ch?"
Stay tuned.
(H/T Huffington Post)
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Republicans ought to boycott NBC
Submitted by Galvanic on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 3:58pm.
Bachmann is a Congresswoman, and Fallon pulls this crap.
Every Republican office holder and candidate ought to boycott the network from now until November 2012. Start by having the RNC announce that the GOP is offended by NBC's anti-woman antics.
No Meet the Press.
No Dateline.
No CNBC.
No Morning Joe (MSNBC).
Nothing.
That'll get the message across.
I would NOT accept the
Submitted by WarEagle66 on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 8:25pm.
I would NOT accept the apology...because I do not believe he is sincere.
Nothing less than a long suspension
Submitted by exLib on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 3:55pm.
Nothing less than a long suspension is acceptable for this louse, however, I would demand a firing.
You know the left would not only demand a firing, they wouldn't stop until they got it.
Surprise!
Submitted by Model850 on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 3:59pm.
In a rare move for someone on the left Democratic Congresswoman Nita Lowey has come out in support of Michelle Bachmann and denounced the "sexist treatment" by the show's band.
Will Princess Pelosi also speak up? Doubtful, but you never know.
Will Princess Pelosi also speak up?
Submitted by richflanj on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 4:23pm.
No doubt. She won't.
Good on Nita Lowey
Submitted by Galvanic on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 4:23pm.
I'm not a fan of hers, but the treatment of Bachmann transcends politics. I'm glad that Rep. Lowey spoke out.
I'm still amazed this show is still on...
Submitted by krendler on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 5:15pm.
Ever watch it? It defies description. Jimmy Fallon is naturally unfunny and his writers are even worse. I watched a few episodes early on, did spot checks every few months. Never got any better. I wonder how much they pay the guy.
So beyond an apology, did Fallon or NBC bother with an explanation? i.e., Answer the question: Who chose the song, for what reason, and who approved it? Those involved should be suspended or fired immediately.
I'm sure the group The Roots had zero problems implying she was a lyin' bitch.
Way to keep it classy, NBC.
Rush sure had something to say about this...............
Submitted by djwolf12 on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 4:42pm.
If you didn't hear his analysis of this incident today, go on youtube and search rush limbaugh / sir mix-a-lot. I nearly ran my car off the road I was laughing so hard.
Here's a link
Submitted by ricklail on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 6:43pm.
Here's a link
I also liked another poster's
Submitted by killa37 on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 9:56am.
I also liked another poster's suggestion of playing 'oh Black Betty' - which is a pretty rockin' song - but that 'I like big butts' was pretty damn good too.
I don't know enough about Fallon to care, one way or the other - but if the drummer is bragging about his song choice publicly, then he needs to suffer the consequences - and if the rest of the crew has to bite the bullet in some way, so what??? I don't think that Bachman should just settle for an 'apology'...........which is worth about as much as the disingenuous words used to make it.
Apologies to these clowns are about as worthless as the shows that they put on TV.
"This wouldn't be tolerated
Submitted by Kenny Bunkport on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 4:48pm.
"This wouldn't be tolerated if this was Michelle Obama."
But it would definitely be more appropriate.
Sincerity
Submitted by In Excess on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 4:50pm.
Michele Bachman is 100% correct but will the apology have any meaning when you have to ask for the apology?
Couldn't agree more. A forced
Submitted by rockyracoon on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 5:10pm.
Couldn't agree more. A forced apology is worthless, meaningless, and a waste of time. She is right tough if the Mooch was the target of this insulting behavior, heads would be rolling, and more than a few would've been fired.
Facts are like kryptonite to the liberal.
The Penalty?
Submitted by kch50428 on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 5:01pm.
What's the penalty at the Peacock network for referring to a sitting Congresswoman and presidential candidate as a "lyin' a-- b--ch?"
There is no penalty. There's a conference room full of tight sphinctered liberal suits laughing their arses off at what they almost got a way with... Fallon might have to do an on-camera "aw shucks, we shouldn't done it... ha ha ha"... and that will be the end of it - while Rush Limbaugh will be excoriated for what he did on his show today that mocked Fallon, and the deafening lack of calling Fallon to account for his actions.
She is attacking the wrong entity....
Submitted by jdripper on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 5:06pm.
She needs to challenge BO and his wife to come out and point blank call out NBC. Michelle especially she is one with the sisterhood how can she allow these attacks on women. Challenge Hillary, challenge them all. Demand that they show they are real women and not stooges to the democrat party.
Jack
100% CORRECT
Submitted by ROSSMAN on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 5:24pm.
THEY ARE A BUNCH OF NO CLASS LOSERS!!
The problem is really simple...
Submitted by The_Barrel_Guy on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 8:37pm.
Congresswoman Bachman has so much class that she probably would not even think of calling out those two...
Whether you support Michelle Bachman for president or not, we are treated to observing just exactly what a class act looks like... It ain't barry boy and moochelle...
January 20, 2013 cannot come soon enough!
I wonder what Zippy has to
Submitted by rockyracoon on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 5:11pm.
I wonder what Zippy has to say about this insulting incident?
Facts are like kryptonite to the liberal.
He probably had Reggie
Submitted by killa37 on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 10:00am.
He probably had Reggie LUUUUUUUUUUUVVVVVVVVVVVVV download the song onto his iPad - since he's not technicaly proficient enought (by his own phony admission) to do it himself.
Rocky et. al.
Submitted by Blonde on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 10:08am.
We actually have a (long time) poster here whose s/n IS "Zippy", prior to the 347th iteration of Deddy, a.k.a. Zippers.
I try very hard (sometimes I have to catch myself) to never call Deddy "Zippy"....but always to use the Zippers version.
:)
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 200 (and Counting)
Yep
Submitted by Rukus on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 1:34pm.
Zippy is the anti-Zippers, those two are definitely not in the same ball park.
nbc
Submitted by grammajane on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 5:22pm.
probably have not received so much attention in years as being the lowest of lows. Fallon, like all the other liberal comedians, is far from even trying to be funny.Like his band-leader Root, they are both big Barry contributers so what else should be expected. All this hate towards Conservative women coming from that gutter station makes one wonder about what their problem with women is???? Maybe the problem runs deeper. Cancel Comcast!!
Are you kidding me?
Submitted by Herbster on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 7:09pm.
The drummer? The DRUMMER? So now the drummer decides on the music, the intro-of-the-guests music, etc. The band obviously knew what was to be played. This Fallon person (It's HIS show) was not aware of what was going on? The producer(s) were not aware what was going on? They thought this would be oh-so-clever and appeal tom the morons in the audience who attend these shows.
Do you think this would have happened with another woman who has run for President....Hillary Clinton? We all know the answer to that. Where are the mustachioed ones from N.O.W. on a feminist outrage like this? Where are the feminist talking heads that infest the media?
Silly me. I forgot that this outrage was foisted on an unsuspecting CONSERVATIVE woman. When will we (Conservatives) learn to stay of ALL these shows?
The drummer
Submitted by HockeyKid on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 9:23pm.
is the bandleader in the case of The Roots. Funny thing is, most of the band's members are PETA supporters, too. That tells you all you need to know about their intelligence.
"Beauty is only skin deep, but liberal's to the bone." - me
I'm sorry
Submitted by hbest on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 8:37pm.
Many may not like this, but this is what happens when you enter a pig pen, you get some mud and crap on you.
Conservatives should not go on these shows ever! You get treated like garbage, because if truth be told, that what is what most of the media thinks of Conservatives, we are garbage.
Just don't do it.
hit em where it counts
Submitted by jimtrees on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 9:02pm.
Don't do bus. with anybody that advertises with this guy.
Could have been worse
Submitted by alvin on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 1:04am.
Jimmy could have said that Moochelle Bachmann was being uppity
Nothing to worry about here...
Submitted by Bill Brasky on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 2:53am.
Media Matters is on the case, calling for advertiser boycotts... and MoveOn are planning to protest outside NBC studios... and Gloria Allred has called a press conference... and Keith Olbermann is writing the ?uestlove Worst Person of the Week copy as we speak... and Rachel Maddow's panties are in a bunch...and Charlie Gibson has his glasses way down on the end of his nose getting ready to interview Fallon... and Ed Schultz is playing with himself while watching video of Jimmy Hoffa jr introducing Obama at that rally (well, it's just another day for Ed).
Bachmann is...
Submitted by GeneralAl on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 8:02am.
Bachmann is class, NBC is ass!
"Old Soldiers never die, they just fade away"!
Let it drop
Submitted by Mike009 on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 9:11am.
Asking for an apology from NBC only elevates their status.
Twitter again
Submitted by Model850 on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 1:35pm.
One of the biggest problems with Fallon's apology is that it was issued through Twitter, the electronic equivalence of burying a retraction near the classifieds after smearing someone on page one.
He insulted her on his national TV show. He needs to apologize on his national TV show.
This wouldnt happen to Michelle Obama
Submitted by Vandamage2000 on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 2:24pm.
Because Michelle Obama doesn't go on television to say that vaccines cause retardation
No she just spews silly
Submitted by ThePickle on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 2:48pm.
No she just spews silly season garbage like "food deserts".
Because by gosh, you can't really expect a low income person to either walk or take the bus to a grocery store thats a whole 1-mile away. That's just a horrific social injustice.
(BTW.. an area is considered a food desert if a person has to travel over a mile to get to a grocery store and even then if the libs decide that the produce is a bit to expensive that store doesn't qualify as an --oasis-- I suppose)
While the idea that some areas MIGHT have an issue with access to "healthy affordable foods" is an issue that MIGHT merit some research and discussion, the parameters that libs set are often unrealistic or simply asinine and a deliberate attempt to overstate the problem.
Its often that way with certain libs, they take what is essentially a good idea (recycling) and rather than providing proper incentive to encourage the behavior they often go straight for the "if you don't agree that our new draconian laws to force you to recycle that means that you are A) for dirty air and water and B) that you are horrible person that should be properly referred to as "evil"
Yeah that message sure "resonates" with the average American.
Consider yourself lucky
Submitted by sentry_99 on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 11:04pm.
Many would feel fortunate to have Bachmann speaking out on their behalf. You should be thankful she cares about your condition and what may have caused it.
oops
Submitted by Rukus on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 11:31pm.
wrong reply spot, rrrgh.
Sniff sniff...
Submitted by Rukus on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 11:32pm.
Is that a plant I smell? Nah, it's just a sock.
Puppet.