cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17795517

“Jimmy Dore is outrageous and outraged, bothersome and bothered. A crucial, profane, passionate voice for progressives and free-thinkers in 21st century America. Jimmy will anger you if you’re a conservative and enrage you if you’re a liberal.”—Patton Oswalt

The award for best trolling job at the RNC goes to an anonymous attendee who photobombed a CNN standup with a t-shirt with writing on the front inquiring about the release of the Epstein client list.

Jimmy applauds the RNC attendee for his brio and appreciates that the CNN camera operator did little to nothing to prevent the man from displaying his shirt on live TV.

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Summary

1. Media Coverage: The incident highlights the challenges reporters face when covering live events, where distractions can easily derail their work.
2. Trolling Culture: This moment reflects the growing trend of audience members attempting to gain attention during media broadcasts, blurring the lines of professionalism.
3. Cameraman’s Role: The cameraman’s decision to let the troll moment unfold suggests a shift in how media professionals approach unexpected interruptions.
4. Attendee’s Appearance: The potential pack of smokes adds a humorous layer to the troll’s persona, reinforcing stereotypes associated with casual, disruptive behavior.
5. Viral Moments: Such incidents often go viral, demonstrating how social media can amplify spontaneous moments in live reporting.