WGN scraps politeness, tells reporters `bleep-you`

One of our viewers thinks it`s annoying that we "thank" reporters. Well, we fixed it for you...

[@tommym321]

Whoever came up with this idea deserves recognition

[@chicagofun4]

They got the idea from Jimmy Kimmel's unnecessary censorship.

[@tommym321]

chicagofun4 Oh OK that makes more sense. I was very surprised to see such creativity from local news, makes a lot more sense that they got the idea elsewhere

[@legion4weRmany]

The deserve a *fuck* you

[@kazi1]

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[@gailtaylor1636]

Duck you...😂

[@xczechr]

It takes a real special kinda person to be upset at people being polite to each other.

[@DustinHawke]

A person with way too comfortable of a life. Most people don't have the privilege of getting upset over such little things. They have big things to worry about that actually affect them in a serious way.

[@davediamond9436]

you can be sure nic is a maga cultist

[@virginiaoflaherty2983]

Like those ones who say they don't have to obey speed limits, and like to knock babies down and steal their lollypops.

[@aprilryan2027]

FIB

[@_PatrickO]

@@DustinHawke These are probably trailer trash alcoholics that beat their wives and live on welfare.

[@SchuminWeb]

I'm glad that you all viewed it humorously and had a little good-natured fun with it.

[@nickperez7553]

Yep reporting live from Berwyn 😂 f you too ! 😂

[@kiloknight94]

it doesn't matter what your profession is if someone is doing their job and working hard you tell them thank you you show them the appreciation and recognition they deserve

[@Dargonhuman]

It really does do wonders for team morale. Even at my hospitality job, I've found a sincere "thank you" from the managers goes a long way toward motivating us to go above and beyond my duties, whereas not getting any at all for long stretches makes us want to do just the bare minimum of our job description.

[@amin44444]

As a News Anchor I always have to say “Thank you” to the field reporters even if it is their job. Because they wake up CRAZY EARLY to go out to a scene where they don’t know what will happen. They also have to memorize their scripts most times unlike anchors we have the teleprompters. I always feel like they don’t get enough recognition

[@MrYega-zq7rz]

Fuck you for what you do.

[@hongpingmike]

they dont need recognition for every report plus they are paid good. stay in hotels and eat nice food.

[@amin44444]

@@hongpingmike Yes they do! It’s really not that difficult to just say “Thank You”. They work hard and get credit for it. And I don’t know what kind of reporters your talking about but local reporters do not get to stay in hotels and most of the time are eating fast food on the go.

[@bugdestroyer1258]

People when they have to listen to people say a common courtesy for 2 seconds 😨😨😨😨

[@AmariieMaerthos]

@@bugdestroyer1258 Exactly, it's fucking shameful. 7-8 years ago, these people would have just stayed in their little holes without letting the world know what trash they were.

[@lusjackson876]

Mannnn this is too funny 😂. I can’t believe someone is upset because of politeness

[@ki5aok]

There are some people in this world who can't stand anyone being nice.

[@JTRaptor1]

Those Are Called Demons ;)

[@blak3brutus229]

@@JTRaptor1 that’s funnily acurate

[@OberynTheRedViper]

It was a republican, 100% who made that complaint. Such shut up and do your job peasant energy for sure.

[@JonLundgren]

You can’t? Really? Have you met Americans?

[@dashcamandy2242]

With so much rudeness becoming commonplace in society, I think we as a nation could certainly benefit from more manners in our daily lives. Whether it's the lady from Walmart that delivered my mother's order to the house, the guy from FedEx who delivered my car parts, or the customer that tips me their leftover change from their coffee purchase, a genuine "thank you" goes a looong way. I also deliver newspapers, each and every tip I receive gets a handwritten "Thank You" note. The first year I did my route I received several response notes along the lines of "You're the first carrier we've had who's actually thanked us." To me, that is so sad... **BLEEP** you 😀for allowing me to post this here.

[@t23001]

Dido’s song “I want to thank you” playing in the background was a nice touch.

[@arvurebantra7639]

I thank the bus driver, the lady at the checkout counter, my door dash delivery guy, etc. I don't see anything wrong with this, and that viewer needs to go *BLEEP* themselves.

[@erich6860]

Exactly. I'm not sure when people forgot how to be nice. Who cares if it is their job or not. Thank them anyway. What does it hurt to spend 1 second to say Thank you.

[@A-Milkdromeda-Laniakea-Hominid]

It also would feel robotic if they didn't acknowledge the person that just finished talking before "just moving onto the next story" We aren't robots.

[@elarvo7363]

Thanking yourself is a little conceited but I guess that’s fine

[@stan4now]

And WGN for disparaging their reporters.

[@A-Milkdromeda-Laniakea-Hominid]

@@elarvo7363 Who does that.. thanking yourself??

[@michaelwarner5277]

Props out to WGN for their sense of humor there!

[@mikeg3439]

Glad to see a sense of humor has survived in rare isolated pockets.

[@irvinetustin]

I like it when the newscasters say "thank you." It's good, proper, warm and polite.

[@stan4now]

Disparaging reporters, even in fun, is grounds for a lawsuit.

[@bmolitor615]

but it's even better when they bleep it out, that segment just cracked me up :)

[@xaenon9849]

Imagine someone's life is so empty that this is the sort of thing they choose to complain about. The sad thing is, he praises professionalism, and part of professionalism is to be polite.

[@guitarcomet5]

Viewers are incredibly sensitive and outrageously demanding…unless this message to the newsroom was a joke.

[@stevezelaznik5872]

It's definitely the first one. When you work in news/journalism everybody thinks they can do your job better than you.

[@buildthewallwiththewoke]

@@stevezelaznik5872 Probably because most of our media is absolutely provable bs propagated in order to advance an ideology.

[@stan4now]

Be glad you don't own WGN because you'd be sued as they will be. Some people need to learn the hard way, as you soon will.

[@Mythraen]

I mean, this is one person. Also, they might be on the spectrum. I'm not an expert, but I think that kind of need for efficiency is a trait they tend to have.

[@Mythraen]

​@@stan4nowYou either need more or less drugs in your system and then give that comment another shot.

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

You gotta have fun once in a while!

[@romanmcghee600]

Exactly 💯 😂😂

[@kazi1]

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[@bradensorensen966]

They’re still saying thank you, they just put bleeps over it. But it is very funny.

[@finaloption...]

That crew is one of the few things I miss since leaving Illinois. They made me laugh almost every morning.

[@surviveunplugged]

Thanks for the levity WGN News. WE CAN USE IT 😉

[@Beanrock124]

To be honest, the second one actually sounds like their swearing.

[@1985toyotacamry]

Very true

[@DamianStrider]

First of all: Even if you're doing just your job, a 'thank you' has never hurt anyone, and it's always nice to hear. However what I love the most is, how most of them absolutely straight facing the f you as if it is the most usual thing they do all the time |D Like not even putting any emphasis or break there to highlight it, just putting it as it is the most normal thing, which I found absolutely hilarious :,D

[@davidvondoom2853]

I hope I'm not ruining it for you, but they are just bleeping the word "thank". ;)

[@DR---]

I hate the words "thank you" I think that should be considered a curse word. But that's probably because I have been subjected to toxic positivity all my life.

[@tehweez]

@@DR--- I get that, but it doesn't ever hurt to let someone know that you appreciated what they did for you, even if it's something small. Sometimes that little thank you can make a huge difference in someone's day, and it only takes half a breath.

[@SWalkerTTU]

​@@DR--- Thank you for offering your opinion. /S

[@puttervids472]

@@DR---wtf does that mean ? Thank you is just that. Saying thanks. Do you also hate ma’am and sir? What a weird YOU issue .

[@gamesthatiplay9083]

This person must be great at a restaurant with the wait staff.

[@rlpittsjr]

Hilarious! And yes, field reporters are people too. Thanks for highlighting that.

[@carlderfler5006]

Man!!! That was funny as hell!!!!!

[@kazi1]

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[@dons8122]

I am no where near your area but you guys have a warped sense of humor.. I love it.

[@Robisme]

Don’t mess with the Midwest. We will *bleep* you.

[@typerexc]

I love the ending, delivered in a dismissive "bleep you" tone directed at the original complainer: "Here's the complaint line." Which is then prominently displayed on screen.

[@nankypooh655]

I live in Chicago and am a loyal viewer of the WGN Morning News show, so they are known for this type of humor. But whatever you do DON'T DIS NANCY LOO EVER AGAIN! (I know she's no longer on the show and has been transferred to L.A. and works for News Nation, but still...)

[@donnatlaw6172]

I love catching you guys on the tube! The morning lady, the "basketball" player? Yeah, we did stuff like this even here in NYC on the news. No more. No smiles allowed after horrible times!

[@koriko88]

It’s a pretty common thing in the workplace for people to say “please” and “thank you”. The guy complaining obviously has nothing to do all day. 😂

[@stan4now]

And neither does WGN. They will be sued for creating a hostile and abusive work environment.

[@koriko88]

@@stan4now What did they do? Edited some "bleeps" over the "thank you"?

[@WilliamHarrison88]

That's too good! Definitely made me laugh this morning. It's good to see them having a little fun.

[@BobzUrUncle-te6dj]

It's called respect, and courtesy. The News Anchor can't do their job without the work of so many other people, including Reporters, camera people, audio, directors and so many more.

[@Muscles_McGee]

Hey, bleep you guys for caring! Yeah, hey- BLEEP YOU TOO PAL! Gotta love the city.

[@staomruel]

Colleagues expressing thanks? An affront to humanity.

[@GamerNxUSN]

That guy had to take time out of his day to write that, wild.

[@frankdiioia4601]

Would you not thank a doctor for saving your life? Why, it’s his/her job! Thanking some one is a form of decency and politeness. It separates us from animals and savages

[@waltermitchell768]

We need more of this in our news

[@billybike57]

Please continue thanking people, it takes so little time and even though it’s there job job, a thank you is a common courtesy. Evidently some of your audience are mad, feel unappreciated at their own job, please continue. In the times we’re living in, please continue thanking them.

[@KingJT80]

whoever wrote that email should quit his job and get another. clearly obvious he has an issue you know what... F7%! him 😂🤣

[@jamesarnette1394]

Thank you.

[@KingJT80]

@solomongrundy145 its useless to you, but its still news. it doesnt always have to be dry. then no one would watch it and ratings would plumet

[@jghoback86]

​@KingJT80 as much as I appreciate humor, I'd love to get my news as just a fact ticker. No opinions, no fluf, just facts.

[@KingJT80]

@@jghoback86 watch PBS then...... About as best as I can tell you or try al-jezeera

[@SPECTORMANZ]

This is why I love WGN.

[@joesalyers]

The creativity that was used in this is genius!! Just the absolute best way to give the crew a laugh and get back at the troll on the complaint line. One of the best news clips on the net!!

[@joesalyers]

@bbabbich3467 Probably, we get WGN, where I live is about 8 hours away from Chicago and I have seen this a few time over the years but forgot about it, I would guess it originally started as a joke now people just keep writing and E-mailing them with this same inside joke. LOL You are probably right!!

[@stan4now]

Are you on T legal team?

[@mikeconstantine6084]

Now I would watch that News, I don't even live in Chicago!

[@ajanderson2787]

It was shown Nationwide on WGN Superstation until Dec. 2014.

[@MichaelKurse]

I love WGN's morning show. They actually seem to have fun.

[@stan4now]

Disparaging someone isn't fun when they can sue you for it. WGN will be.

[@donnatlaw6172]

I said it before... when we first got cable in North Jersey, I watched WGN all the time. I knew more about Chicago than my locality! Also fun watching Mets/Cubs from a different perspective.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

before or after the great Harry caray years😅

[@anonymousinc6330]

Wow. Some people are just that miserable and feel that much need to drag others into their pit.

[@scottspearritt5826]

Absolutely amazing thank you so much this is great

[@mikeyluk5113]

That sound editor deserves an Emmy!

[@jamesmed4]

Please and thank you go a long way and make people feel appreciated.

[@maryannlamb5695]

Brilliant and a perfect response to a foolish request! 😂

[@Rawkstar1960]

In Texas they just say, “Bless your heart!”

[@bassistdc]

That solution was funny. The person who complained about the "Thank you's" needs to get a life.

[@fdllicks]

who knew, wgn is actually awesome and funny. Lolol. You guys rock!

[@Frankh747]

And that's why your number bleeping 1!!!!!

[@karlostj4683]

OMG. I wish the same thing for the people called into Congressional committee hearings when they get a question from a Senator or a Rep: "Thank you [whoever] for asking that very important question." EVERY SINGLE TIME. Stop wasting the limited time, and just answer the damn question.

[@Donleecartoons]

Thank you for your opinion.

[@oncydium]

[BLEEP!] you, WGN News! You're the best. :-)

[@anestholiver]

your an idiot if you think that this is a norm, check out the news this week, Chicago shootings ranging between 30-50 plus every week. Murder are up. The antics that these paid idiots do on live air is beyond me. This is not low grade high school shit, this is a paper and video on record. Have some decorum on live air. Anyone who thinks this is normal may need to have their heads examined.

[@anestholiver]

Don Parish lighten up, fuck you! How’s that

[@1985toyotacamry]

@@anestholiver yikes!!! Remind me to get you decaf coffee

[@anestholiver]

@@1985toyotacamry you a Buddhist? Or a monk? Because both think and contemplate on what they say compared to these idiots on WGN. I use to watch these tools. Whatever happened to non-partisan an balanced news (these folks are not)

[@1985toyotacamry]

@@anestholiver I'm telling you to take a chill pill. It's OK to be human for a moment. They are people like us have fun instead of being robots. That means they have a sense of humor which you are lacking.

[@geobloxmodels1186]

Good manners help a society function.

[@Name-ps9fx]

You can still say "Thank you!" and let the imaginations of the audience "fill in the _bleep_ " Win-win!

[@sagatuppercut2960]

If that's the major complaint (too much politeness) than that person must have a f*****g wonderful life! Personally, I don't want to live in a world where people don't thank each other.

[@larrybaker5316]

funny...........it is always okay to thank someone who has worked on a presentation. in fact, thank you for airing this video.

[@jamesarnette1394]

Thank you.

[@beegee22]

About that viewer ... some people aren't happy unless they're unhappy .... 🤬🤬

[@mineown1861]

Common courtesy is only an affront to the uncommonly stupid . Love this response video ,pure genius. So to the original complainant , in appreciation of your view , a heartfelt and sincere @#*& you too .

[@arcadeheart]

they thank the field reporter for doing all the leg work travelling enduring the weather, rude locals. while they sit and read off a teleprompter.. they appreciate the work since some of them did it too before they landed the gig.

[@d.j.f8623]

Imagine writing an email to tell people to stop thanking one another. Yeah I’m sure that guy was REALLY happy with where his life was at that time.

[@FranBushardt]

They probably did not even say anything nasty, all it takes is a “BLEEP” no matter what is said

[@billgoforth7426]

Please thank you..... Yes man..

[@justlookingaround]

The steady dissolving of humanity.

[@btraina85]

This is actually really funny

[@moboutmen]

"And THAT'S the way it is."

[@theusher2893]

This week's edition of "Unnecessary Censorship" 😂

[@trainluvr]

That;s nothing. On Fox in NY they have a a male-female co-anchor team and whenever the woman is done talking the guy says 'Alright' before saying his part. I find this unnecessary and extremely condescending and sexist. Like he always has to assert his dominance and control over her. WGN is professional and old school.

[@marcosfaux3465]

I grew up in Chicago in the 60s, far west side. I love this bit!!

[@Roybwatchin]

The viewer who complained about this in the first place is exactly what's wrong with our country today. This don't give a crap attitude towards everyone around them is dividing this country in ways I never thought possible. Their parents and or friends should explain to them that they are the problem, not WGN News. SMH

[@danpatb]

This is great - I'm gonna make it a point to watch WGN news.

[@robhulson]

Look, gratitude is important, especially for people doing their jobs. Since the pandemic, if you haven’t found an appreciation for all the jobs that keep our life comfortable, you’re blind. What I DON’T like is being asked to tip for carryout or drive-thru.

[@jackcherbourg2899]

How about when a guest appears for an interview on a show? "Don Juan, attorney for Casey Jones, thanks for coming on the show." "Good morning, Stacy. Thanks for having me." When the interview concludes, it is the same exchange. Every. Single. Time.

[@Dazlidorne]

I liked it when Jimmy Kimmel called it "Unnecessary Censorship!"

[@Kgio-2112]

And everyone responds to thank you with... Thank you!

[@blacklotus875]

KZbin ***** you for the recommendation. This video was great!!! 😂😂😂

[@BaconFaceMcGee]

I hope they aren’t actually saying the word I think they’re saying.

[@MeOutside]

Love it! The Onion couldn’t have done it better.

[@stansmith8206]

I don't care for the new field reporter who has to smile at every scene. Children getting shot and/or killed and she is smiling!!!!!

[@finaloption...]

@booh254 No, that's what happens when you have snowflake prosecutor's and judges and corrupted district attorneys who let repeat criminals out of jail. Guns don't kill people. Unless you believe spoons make people fat.

[@MarkSmith-hf5nh]

Try and understand. Shes not trying to pretend she's been shot. It's TV."

[@TimeSurfer206]

"Bleep you very much!" "No, bleep you for bleeping me!" "No, bleep you for bleeping me for bleeping you." "No, bleep you for bleeping... where are we, again?"

[@grecco_buckliano]

**** you. this was brilliant

[@billmauer8117]

What kind of person emails the news team to let them know they don't need to say thanks to their colleagues? How in the world would that bother someone--just amazing!

[@murrethmedia]

Thank you, Nic.

[@miguelortiz7227]

You guys blew my mind.

[@adjustableisland8806]

It's not really even out of politeness, it's a transition. Takes 2 secs. These are the kind of morons I deal with on the daily as a call center sales rep.

[@jackpeller4934]

Calling each other "guys" is a big pain in the ass too. 😮

[@d_exiled_1arisen385]

Hilarious 😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣😂 Im gonna use this at christmas. I can see it now. Wife: "Merry christmas hunny." Me: "Oh for me. You shouldn't have" Wife: "So what do you think?" Me: "Fu** you very much." Wife: "You can sleep with cat." 🇵🇷✊🏾

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

Our local news ends reports with; "News you can trust", I wish they would beep that out.....

[@saltcitystud]

They were obviously still saying Thank you and bleeping it. But that eas still really funny!

[@imkrisyoung]

It’s like Jimmy Kimmel’s Unnecessary Censorship! 😂

[@barkermjb]

The late Rush Limbaugh used a technique he called “illustrate the absurd by being absurd.” The complaint by the viewer was very absurd and WGN used the appropriate response to illustrate that. Good work.

[@LinaLedbetter]

That anchorman filled me. “Well, we fixed the problem.”

[@Tigers_and_Tarot]

That guy better not watch any Canadian News then. He would really be pissed off.

[@8bitflower434]

This needs to become a compilation

[@enginepy]

Now I would definitely watch that news report

[@BichaeldeAngelo]

My only thing is when it does become routine it becomes meaningless- nobody is actually reflecting on the effort put in and thanking the person, it’s just a customary teleprompter word at this point. I don’t have a problem with it (the person who does sux) but I also think it’s not coming from any sort of genuine appreciative place.

[@georgesbrodeur9608]

A great way to use Jimmy Kimmel’s “this week’s unnecessary censorship” technique.

[@khuongkhuu7559]

Canada CTV NEWS QUESTION PERIOD WITH EVAN SOLOMON IN OTTAWA, CANADA. WGN NEWS Anchor Dan Ponce is in For Evan Solomon in Ottawa, Canada From the WGN 9 NEWS / CHICAGOLAND TV NEWS ROOM in Chicago, Illinois USA

[@sweiland75]

This is a difference between Americans an us Canadians. Politeness is not offensive to us. What is offensive is censorship.