The media world is abuzz with the news that Qatar-based Al-Jazeera is finalizing a deal to acquire Current TV.
Al Jazeera looks to create "Al Jazeera America" out of Current TV, won't simply simulcast "Al Jazeera English" – http://t.co/6HazHcc3
— Matthew Keys (@MatthewKeysLive) January 2, 2013
After years of trying, Al Jazeera is buying its way into American homes. A huge moment for the Qatar-based news giant. http://t.co/3tR6XlgE
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) January 2, 2013
If deal closes (and I think it will today), Current TV will remain on the air for about 3 months. Then Al Jazeera comes on.
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) January 2, 2013
So … Current TV. Where have we heard that name before? Oh yeah.
Wait. Is that Al Gores network? "@brianstelter: BREAKING: Al Jazeera is finalizing deal to take over Current TV. http://t.co/2zwIjHGe" #tcot
— Amy Jayne Hawkins (@amyjaynehawkins) January 2, 2013
The very same!
Al Gorezeera! RT @brianstelter: BREAKING: Al Jazeera is finalizing a deal to take over Current TV. http://t.co/0hIFq9gR
— Evan Smith (@evanasmith) January 2, 2013
Snort.
More mockage, anyone?
Somehow not surprised RT @brianstelter: BREAKING: Al Jazeera is finalizing a deal to take over Current TV. http://t.co/KqpbN0gR
— aj || Queer Wrath Month ?️? (@alexjon) January 2, 2013
https://twitter.com/lachlan/status/286588767240855552
Can't.Make.This.Stuff.Up. RT @brianstelter: BREAKING: Al Jazeera is finalizing a deal to take over Current TV. http://t.co/zTAl59py
— Martha (@txlatinchic) January 2, 2013
https://twitter.com/DanFosterNRO/status/286589652163506176
Congrats, Keith Olbermann's next future former employer RT @mediadecodernyt: Al Jazeera Said to Be Acquiring Current TV http://t.co/IWrPaC8a
— James Poniewozik (@poniewozik) January 2, 2013
Recommended
https://twitter.com/9thnhennepin/status/286590240284626944
“Al Gore’s Current TV bought with oil money.” LOLOLOLOLOL I can’t stop laughing. #tcot
— RBe (@RBPundit) January 3, 2013
https://twitter.com/CuffyMeh/status/286591995844112384
So content will stay the same. RT @brianstelter: BREAKING: Al Jazeera is finalizing a deal to take over Current TV. http://t.co/2D4uvbOz
— (((AG))) (@AGHamilton29) January 2, 2013
Yes, but now it can have zero viewers on an even bigger scale!
Al Jazeera to buy Current TV in an attempt to reach the millions of households who didn't realize they had Current TV.
— Crutnacker (@Crutnacker) January 2, 2013
And that’s not all that’s going to change:
So it will become more pro-Israel? // Al Jazeera is finalizing a deal to take over Current TV. http://t.co/nqXy2EcR
— John Podhoretz (@jpodhoretz) January 2, 2013
Al Jazeera's Current TV: Now With Slightly Less Israel-Bashing, Believe It Or Not
— Sunny McSunnyface (@sunnyright) January 2, 2013
Heh.
https://twitter.com/bensilverstein/status/286591533992517632
True story.
Conservatives couldn't have come up with a better parody than having Al Jazeera by Current TV.
— Sunny McSunnyface (@sunnyright) January 2, 2013
There is soooo much potential here …
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) January 2, 2013
Let the games begin!
Countdown (Until We Hang the Gays) With Keith Olbermann #CurrentAlJazeeraShowPitches
— Sunny McSunnyface (@sunnyright) January 2, 2013
https://twitter.com/LDoren/status/286592575215923200
https://twitter.com/CuffyMeh/status/286597077646053376
https://twitter.com/lachlan/status/286593136199884800
https://twitter.com/HuffPeter/status/286593557186363395
Say Yes to the Burqa #CurrentAlJazeeraShowPitches
— Sunny McSunnyface (@sunnyright) January 2, 2013
https://twitter.com/GayPatriot/status/286604014995525632
https://twitter.com/nikkibama/status/286604022264233984
How I Met Your Mothers #CurrentAlJazeeraShowPitches
— JavelinaBomb (@javelinabomb) January 2, 2013
https://twitter.com/CuffyMeh/status/286594918527426560
Keep ’em comin’, Twitter!
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Update:
Time Warner had said it would be dropping the channel as soon as possible, and it wasn’t kidding. Seriously, who knew the cable company could act that quickly when it wanted to?
Wow Current TV has already been removed from Time Warner Cable. Replaced with this message: pic.twitter.com/huOQgvp8
— Steve Krakauer (@SteveKrak) January 3, 2013
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