Thinking Skins Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 NBC Unveils New "More Blacks and Gays" Tagline In an attempt to quell the naysayers of their "More Colorful" slogan, NBC cut right to the chase and unveiled another new tagline: "More Blacks and Gays.""The public needs to know that we're not just catering to straight white 30-somethings," said Adam Stotsky of NBC's marketing department. "As our ratings show, straight white 30-somethings don't like TV. Blacks and gays love it." ... I don't know if this is a joke or not. I mean its in Huffington Post, so it sounds legit, but the quotes in the article sound too sarcastic to be taken seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Honestly, thinking about this a bit more, I can see NBC doing this. Particularly MSNBC. They have Carlos Watson with his own show and Rachel Maddow with her own show. Then there's Morning Meeting or whatever the name of that show is with the dude who was on BET. So maybe this is legit news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I can see this being true. For a couple of reasons. The one you mentioned above is a possibility. But everyone knows NBC is way behind in the ratings. I could see them using this to get more viewers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkFan8 Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I feel sorry for you if you legitimately believe that that story is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmySmith Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 The only reason it has to be a joke is that NBC could not possibly find room for another gay person on TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 I don't know if this is a joke or not. And you call your self 'Thinking SKins'? Didn't this give you a clue? "In addition to a merger with the CW, NBC has signed a deal with popular black man, Tyler Perry. Referring to Perry, Stotsky exclaimed: "I've never seen any of his shows, but my one black friend sort of likes him." A source revealed that Perry will replace Tracy Morgan on 30 Rock, explaining that "Morgan is loved by white people, which is why he's being replaced."" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoRUSupposed2Be Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Can you say a publicity stunt?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 And you call your self 'Thinking SKins'?Didn't this give you a clue? "In addition to a merger with the CW, NBC has signed a deal with popular black man, Tyler Perry. Referring to Perry, Stotsky exclaimed: "I've never seen any of his shows, but my one black friend sort of likes him." A source revealed that Perry will replace Tracy Morgan on 30 Rock, explaining that "Morgan is loved by white people, which is why he's being replaced."" See, actually, I think its the opposite. I think I'm overthinking it (as with most situations). What you pointed out about Tracy Morgan makes me almost sure that its satire. But c'mon, how often does Huffington Post post satire? I mean if this was the Onion, that'd be different, but we're talking about a legit news source. but that was a funny quote about Tracy Morgan. White folk like him, so we had to fire him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLongshot Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 See, actually, I think its the opposite. I think I'm overthinking it (as with most situations). What you pointed out about Tracy Morgan makes me almost sure that its satire. But c'mon, how often does Huffington Post post satire? I mean if this was the Onion, that'd be different, but we're talking about a legit news source. but that was a funny quote about Tracy Morgan. White folk like him, so we had to fire him. Maybe you should check out the source: http://thehollywoodham.com/ Definitely an "Onion" type of site. As to why it is on The Huffington Post, maybe they are just having fun with their friends at MSNBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 NBC Unveils New "More Blacks and Gays" TaglineI don't know if this is a joke or not. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckus Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Really people? Really? It comes from something called "The Hollywood Ham". Under the "Comedy 23/7" section. :hysterical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Please refer to the above pic and then look at the OP article again. /thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thinking Skins Posted September 1, 2009 Author Share Posted September 1, 2009 Please refer to the above pic and then look at the OP article again. /thread Alright. I stand pwned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Alright. I stand pwned! It's ok, it happens to us all, we have a support group that meets at the Stadium after games, just look for the game day thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81artmonk Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Guess I can check NBC off my "to not watch" list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 Guess I can check NBC off my "to not watch" list. and another one pwnd. and like you really watched NBC anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resonance Posted September 1, 2009 Share Posted September 1, 2009 NBC was the 80s. Knight Rider, The A Team, Cheers, Night Court, I could go on. They suck now, though I think ABC is worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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