Reporting on the ongoing Patanjali maafinama row at the Supreme Court, where the esteemed bench junked the casual apology tendered by Baba Ramdev company, a reporter had a slip of the tongue on the hot mic. The reporter’s gaffe was broadcast live on the channel. For a moment, the journo was stuck between two words sought and seek, and the frustration ensued with the most common cuss words (especially in the capital), made more global by the likes of Virat Kohli & Co. (IYKYK). As soon as the cuss word ‘Bxxxxxxxx’ was blurted, the very composed news anchor cut him off stating that “We could not hear him well.” — Abhishek (@AbhishekSay) The channel issued an apology for the inadvertent usage of inappropriate language during the live. Reactions poured in, with several users requesting the channel not penalize or ax the reporter for a slip of tongue that some found ‘ .’ “I !” remarked one user. Another wrote, “T ” A few remarked, “ .” “ ” quipped one. Other users echoed similar sentiments, “ .” “ ” jibed one. “ ,” a user reminded of the innuendo that is Ben Stokes in cricketing context. “ ” reminded one user. Memes followed — Tukkanomist (@TukkaNomist) — RS (@WithRitesh) inspired by — Debu Mishra (@D_Brat) — Fat boy (@kothari_yash01) — ABHILASH®️ (@abhi_ar1) — Akbar Kazi (@akbarkazi_) Meanwhile over misleading ads. Yesterday, SC had asked if their earlier public apology was as big as their advertisements. — Live Law (@LiveLawIndia) — TheLiverDoc (@theliverdr)
Patanjali Maafinama Row: Reporter’s Cuss Word Gaffe Sparks Reactions
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