Steve Martin fact checks Fox News on astronomy
By Marty BeckermanDecember 1st, 2011, 11:30 amComments (7)
Fox News viewers might know less than people who don't watch any news, but Steve Martin has their backs. After FoxNews.com ran a story titled "Amateur Astronomer Snaps Historic Photo of Another Galaxy" (which was actually a solar system), Martin — who can now add "copy editor" to his résumé in addition to "banjo player" — posted this tweet:
To its credit, Fox amended the article: "The headline for an earlier version of this story incorrectly described Olsen's photo as a 'galaxy.' The error was brought to the attention of FoxNews.com by famed comedian, actor and author Steve Martin -- who obviously recognizes a good story when he reads it -- and we have corrected the headline."
He's a wild 'n' crazy geek.
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Commentarium (7 Comments)
"Fox news viewers might know less than people don't watch any news[.]" If you're going to knock copy editing, maybe you should proof-read your article first (especially the opening line). There's so much ammo to use against FN, let's stick to the meaty stuff (and let's be honest, the 24 hour news cycle has negatively impacted copy editing on virtually every site. I don't fault copy editors too much. It's becoming a near impossible job given the rate at which content must be produced).
It would be interesting to know who edits copy, particularly at night/early AM. I've seen some amazing bloopers on FNC and MSNBC.
I can remember (30 years ago) when Steve Martin was funny.
The topic of Steve Martin being funny reminds me of what we say about summer in my native Scotland - yes we do have one; last year's fell on a Tuesday, I believe. Now if he was as funny as he clearly *thinks* he is, he would be dangerous to watch for fear of injury.
Good thing he actually IS funny, despite your lack of appreciation for it all.
Now you say something