Come on, he’s a “real journalist,” guys!
This guy is serious, and on CNN. “@ryanjreilly: I believe these are rubber bullets, can anyone confirm? #Fergurson http://t.co/7mNDcSjzNK”
— Kyle Underwood (@wx8) August 17, 2014
That’s right. Huffington Post justice reporter Ryan Reilly confused rubber bullets with ear plugs. Yes, ear plugs. The mockery was swift and righteous (and side-splitting). But, to be fair, perhaps there is a snicker-worthy reason why the journo didn’t know the difference?
https://twitter.com/jjshaka/status/501015665881251842
Mistaking earplugs for rubber bullets is a mistake any excitable four-year-old could make.
— Frank J. Fleming (@IMAO_) August 17, 2014
Haha!
https://twitter.com/WaynesterAtl/status/501017601817214978
Yep. Get out of your Ivory Tower for just a spell, Mr. Reilly. We promise, it doesn’t hurt. And maybe you’ll learn a thing or two.
But first, he must appear on CNN:
I'm on CNN at the top of the hour, then unplugging for a few hours to get some much-needed rest. (CC: @ariannahuff) #thrive
— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) August 17, 2014
What should be discussed?
@ryanjreilly @ariannahuff be sure you discuss those rubber bullets (aka: ear plugs)
— WeThePeople (@c_rocker191) August 17, 2014
Heh. A question:
https://twitter.com/RachMace/status/501040639048712192
Bam.
A good suggestion as well:
https://twitter.com/Revenant0202/status/501040359695454209
And, yes, journos supporting Reilly, the criticism IS justified:
Criticism of @ryanjreilly is silly. He's in the thick of it, had humility to know he wasn't sure about something, asked for clarification.
— Radley Balko (@radleybalko) August 17, 2014
https://twitter.com/Tony_Rock01/status/501007050810605569
Bingo.
In an exit nutshell:
https://twitter.com/dogcowzz/status/501007440293679104
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