CNN’s poor choice of song (’Stupid Girls’) introducing Sarah Palin & Chick-fil-A controversy
Sarah Palin visited a Chick-Fil-A recently to support the Atlanta-based chain. CREDIT: AP
CNN apologized for playing Pink’s song “Stupid Girls” as an intro Sunday into a segment about Sarah Palin visiting a Chick-fil-A outside Houston.
“The music selection was a poor choice and was not intended to be linked to any news story,” a CNN spokesperson told The Hollywood Reporter. “We regret any perception that they were planned together.”
According to Politico, she told a crowd: “We drive by a Chick-fil-A. We don’t have that in Alaska. Love me some Chick-fil-A. So we’ll go there, Jason, on the way, OK?” (She was referencing an aide Jason Recher.)
Later, she Tweeted a photo of her and her husband Todd with some Chick-fil-A sandwiches, noting: “Stopped by Chick-fil-A in the Woodlands to support a great business.”
The Atlanta-based restaurant chain after Chik-fil-A president Dan Cathy made comments a few weeks back construed by gay rights activists as anti-gay marriage by saying he supports the “biblical definition of the family unit… We are a family-owned business, a family-led business, and we are married to our first wives. We give God thanks for that.”
This led to a maelstrom of controversy for and against the chain. Supporters are pushing an appreciation day on Wednesday while opponents are promoting a “kiss in” Friday.
Here’s the 2006 hit song by Pink, in case you don’t recall:
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216 comments Add your comment
ARFDAWG
July 30th, 2012
1:28 pm
CNN is going over the cliff because they decided to go left. Then they got a bunch of catty chicks for the AM shows and it’s clear these babes are right out of the MILF underwear catalog and not journalists. I could fix CNN in tens seconds — stop the left agenda. Be hard hitting to both sides. Tell the truth. Do some real research.
The public is crying out for real even handedness, but fournalism today gets its cue from the 70’s movie Network!
Retiring lawmaker Gary Ackerman said it best: Ackerman put it well: “We now give broadcast licenses to philosophies instead of people. People get confused and think there is no difference between news and entertainment. People who project themselves as journalists on television don’t know the first thing about journalism. They are just there stirring up a hockey game.”
tmerggotech
July 30th, 2012
1:30 pm
alphadig and creative, so it would be OK if Michelle Obama was introduced to Santana’s “Black Magic Woman”? It’s actually a very empowering song for women….
Weary Traveller
July 30th, 2012
1:31 pm
While I’m no fan of Sarah Palin (and I do believe she lacks the necessary intelligence for consideration for major national office) and I don’t believe that Obama or CNN are ‘Communist’, there is still absolutely no excuse for a real news outlet to imploy their opinions on the people they are about to feature on their air through their song choice. IF this had been on one of many commentary shows, fine, no problem. But since this was included in a normal newscast, it’s absolutely unacceptable. And don’t insult the intelligence of every person w/ a brain and try to say that there was no ‘deeper’ meaning to the song choice. If you’re going to apologize, own your mistake and apologize. Don’t make it worse by lying about it.
Keith @ 12:43pm “I watch CNN everyday and night…..you can definately tell the right wing replys in the above posts. As is fox news wouldn’t hasnt done the same thing to any and every one on the left”
I’ll ignore the typos, but unless you can provide an example of a similar Fox programming choice (on a regular newscast, not a commentary show) then your premise is spurious and lazy.
Runnin out of Gas
July 30th, 2012
1:31 pm
Nice try Rodney. I guess the Chick-fil-A story is out of gas now. Too bad you didn’t get in on this a few days ago before Jennifer and Theresa. Oh well maybe next time.
Feduponpolitics
July 30th, 2012
1:32 pm
Well stated Marko and jms….
Kyle
July 30th, 2012
1:33 pm
CNN is pathetic. I’m sure there is a blue state somewhere that would love to have them. The only good thing about having the people that work and follow them here is their vote will never mean anything. Looking forward to Wednesday at Chick-fil-A.
Weary Traveller
July 30th, 2012
1:33 pm
*imply
Dozer
July 30th, 2012
1:33 pm
And they wonder why nobody watches them anymore? Not only do they pull stupid stunts like this, they insult us more by trying to tell us it was unintentional. Arrogant + stupid = crapp ratings……..
MyPatootie
July 30th, 2012
1:35 pm
CNN just keeps driving those nails in their coffin one at a time. Only about two more to go. BAM, BAM, BAM, somebody knew what they were doing. They had to hunt for that song. Let’s see now, maybe Keith Olbermann could buy them out with some of Al Gore’s money. There’s your perfect fit!
DebDoes
July 30th, 2012
1:35 pm
Their Company spokesperson died on Friday! I hope this PR nightmare didn’t cause him an untimely death.
Thumbody Thed
July 30th, 2012
1:37 pm
It’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Chik-Fil-A on Wed. August 01. Come join me!
mt
July 30th, 2012
1:44 pm
The disappointing part of this CNN apologizing. Own it, CNN. She is stupid, bless her heart.
palin=stupid
July 30th, 2012
1:44 pm
so palin is stupid that’s not news…CNN should have stood behind it, and some of you keep acting like CNN is going somewhere…FOX would leave first but hey what would crass people watch if FoxNews (FAKEnews) dissappeared. they are still unrespected and always will be.
CNN: Clinton's News Network
July 30th, 2012
1:44 pm
Ricky Bobby – 12:19 pm
You say:
“Well, at least they (CNN) apologized. Has Fox News apologized for anything? Ever?”
Before letting more vomit blast forth from your mouth, state categorically exactly WHAT FOX NEWS should apologize for, Dumbo.
ideas
July 30th, 2012
1:45 pm
To the guy that listens to CNN everyday and every night. If you would watch FOX every once in a while, you would know what journalism is. I am not talking about Hannity, I am talking about the news portion. Hannity is on just to stir up idiots like the CNN watchers…..
Mike
July 30th, 2012
1:46 pm
Everyone go to chik-fil-a on Wednesday.
Atlanta dude
July 30th, 2012
1:46 pm
So the network that is now behind MSNBC in ratings did something stupid again?? Sounds about right. I’m starting to feel sorry for them….
Harry Callahan
July 30th, 2012
1:47 pm
Mr.Cathy did not say that he discriminates against gays (or anyone else) in his company, either employees or customers. He merely excercised his free speech rights to express his opinion.
Most or all Chick-Fil-A retail locations are owner operated franchises, and the owners and employees are people from all walks of life, all ethnic groups, etc.
So if the stupid liberal haters want to boycott Chik-Fil-A retail locations, well, that’s pretty much a typical stupid knee-jerk liberal reaction, isn’t it?
Aug 1 is my mom’s birthday, and she has asked me to take her to Chik-Fil-A for lunch. We’re looking forward to it.
creative
July 30th, 2012
1:47 pm
no go tech not what I am saying at all. Did you really go to tech??? I am saying that most politicians are dumb…see first post, and I don’t care how people are introduced. Palin is kinda dumb dude. Sorry she is. I am conservative (well fiscally that is) second post I am saying if she had half a brain she would understand the song and put it back in CNNs face. But she IS dumb and she WONT do that. As far as black magic woman goes, I think it is perfectly acceptable to play for Michelle Obama. Free country I am not one who gets outraged easily as most of you fools
CNNZZZZZZZZZ
July 30th, 2012
1:48 pm
Yes, that bastion of independent news reporting strikes again. Apology not accepted because it’s not sincere.
Such a blatant double-standard from the liberal news media. And before you liberals start your name calling – I don’t live and breath Fox News. I actually think for myself and form my opinions.
missnadine
July 30th, 2012
1:48 pm
I am not a fan of Sarah Palin at all, but this was totally wrong on CNN’s part.
Bryan Stone
July 30th, 2012
1:49 pm
they should have used “Stupid Girl” by the band Garbage. Way better song
Don't Hate the Hater
July 30th, 2012
1:51 pm
I don’t like Sarah Palin or CNN. I don’t like Fox News, either. I don’t like Mitt Romney or Barack Obama. I might have voted for Ron Paul but let’s face it, we don’t have any real options anymore. I don’t even like the Muppets. I do like me some Chick-Fil-A, though.
creative
July 30th, 2012
1:51 pm
Harry Callahan, I am ordering a giant platter of chik fil a nuggets and 2 jugs of sweet tea for me and my gay lover on August 1st. I love chicken and flamboyantly gay men why can’t i have it both ways. You people, Commie Libs and Neo Cons, love to hate each other. 3rd grade reading level arguments
robert
July 30th, 2012
1:52 pm
cnn ( communist news network)
Media Scum
July 30th, 2012
1:53 pm
Hey moron, her grandson learned his filth from the filthy media! What don,t you understand about that? Now all he has to do to learn about “4 hr erections” is to watch the filthy CBS News money mongers and the filthy Eli Lilly money huckstersting Cialis! The filth from these scumbags has no ending.
DontSayItoldyaSo
July 30th, 2012
1:55 pm
“CNN is going over the cliff because they decided to go left.”
That is the biggest piece of BS I have seen all day, and trust me there is a bunch of BS on this blog. What you said does not even make sense. If you simply look at the programming and the great lengths they went to enetrtain the right wind viewpoints, nothing could be more obvious. CNN WENT “RIGHT” and tried to become Fox Light, sans the overt hyperbole and outright lies, You have FOX on the hard right, MSNBC on the hard left, and CNN trying to play both ends against the middle and FAILING because the country is so hopelessly polarized. Anyone with half a shred of intelligence can come to that conclusion. You are obviously not one of those people.
Faaarrr Right
July 30th, 2012
1:57 pm
And the idiots at CNN are scratching their heads (and getting funny sounds from that) about why they are falling like a lead balloon in the cable news ratings? Love her or hate her, Sarah Palin has had to fight for herself since both the ACLU (”All Communists Love Us”) and NOW (National Association of Wymmyn) have not attempted to come to her defense when she has been and continues to be slandered. But, the commies and lesbos apparently have other fish to fry.
urban redneck
July 30th, 2012
1:58 pm
i am a conservative……………and i have no problem with their song choice. she is a moron and has done absolutely nothing beneficial for the republican party.
Happy
July 30th, 2012
1:59 pm
Boy! I am sure glad that she wasn’t our VP because the current VP – Joe Biden is clearly a mensa candidate, and Never makes an gaffes!
DontSayItoldyaSo
July 30th, 2012
1:59 pm
@Media Scum
“Hey moron, her grandson learned his filth from the filthy media”
So let me get this straight! Sarah Palin and her family are so-called upstanding Christians and despise ALL things mainstream media. BUT…they have their 4 year old POSTED UP IN FRONT OF THE TV CONSUMING FROM THAT VERY SOURCE?? Really?? That’s what’s playing on their TV? And when did YOU move in ?? Now either you are dumb, brainwashed,or just dishonest. Which is it????
Rob
July 30th, 2012
2:02 pm
Ricky Bobby, FOX news doesnt have to apolgize for telling the truth………………
emo
July 30th, 2012
2:02 pm
Well, I take offense at the song; she is not a girl. Which is why McCain hired her in the first place.
JROLL1
July 30th, 2012
2:02 pm
Why apologize??? Seems appropriate to me!
markie mark
July 30th, 2012
2:03 pm
“I see no problem with the musical selection. It was totally appropriate. Dick Chaney basically agreed publicly this weekend.”
and that Lyle, is how lies are perpetuated…..Dick Chaney did NO SUCH THING this weekend…..he did NOT say she was stupid, he said with her background and experience she was not prepared to take over the presidents job if something happened to the president…..
emo
July 30th, 2012
2:03 pm
” FOX news doesnt have to apolgize for telling the truth………………’
Because they never have.
Vast Right Wing Conspiracy
July 30th, 2012
2:04 pm
No need to worry – within six months to a year CNN will be nothing more than a bad dream (that nobody can remember because nobody ever watches CNN anyway).
Mr. Obvious
July 30th, 2012
2:07 pm
Sarah’s husband Todd bites into chicken sandwiches instead of pillows.
That is why CNN anchors such Anderson Cooper are so jealous & bitter.
Mr. Obvious
July 30th, 2012
2:10 pm
Dan Cathy for President!
Unlike the current Teleprompter-Reader-in-Chief, we won’t have to worry about Mr. Cathy cheating on his wife with Larry Sinclair while high on cocaine.
Michael
July 30th, 2012
2:11 pm
Anyone who would listen to Roasnne Barr say anything must be crazy! She might wish cancer on anybody who eats at Chik-Fil-a well I hope she burns in HELL for that statement.
St Simons - we're on Island time
July 30th, 2012
2:13 pm
it’s a chicken sandwich, not a choice!!
Bob from Accounttemps
July 30th, 2012
2:13 pm
I wonder how many of the posters and critics actually listened to the lyrics rather than the title. The song is about female empowerment and not making “stupid” choices to follow along with the crowd. Of course, don’t tell me for one minute that Palin didn’t pick Chik-fil-a for any reason other than to pander to the base.
i'llputitoncspan
July 30th, 2012
2:15 pm
Hey CNN… This just in: “NOBODY’S WATCHING”
Lyle
July 30th, 2012
2:17 pm
Sorry markie mark if you’re incapable of drawing obvious inferences from less than profound statements. Maybe you should stick to drawing with crayons.
Rhett Butler
July 30th, 2012
2:18 pm
Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn.
aziolko
July 30th, 2012
2:19 pm
This event changed my life. Yawn.
Mittens Romney
July 30th, 2012
2:19 pm
Hey Bill, nobody is more defensive or insecure than me…..so take it back!
Big Mo
July 30th, 2012
2:20 pm
Unfortunately a lot of liberals get their news from Fallon, Daily, and Colbert. So yea, they could be called media or in the liberal case, News Media.
i'llputitoncspan
July 30th, 2012
2:22 pm
Here’s what I love… All the libs in the media who hate Sarah Palin – not quite sure what she did to them – have only helped to make her alot of money!!!
Big Mo
July 30th, 2012
2:22 pm
Do liberals actually think Biden is smart?