It's time to take our weekly glimpses into the minds (or lack thereof) of Fox News viewers, at least the ones who can't seem to tell the difference between us and the "fair and balanced" cable news network. This week's subjects: further demonization of Trayvon Martin, a complaint about the "rude" military person "poignantly" looking down as Kerry spoke. And at least one from a liberal who proves that conservatives have not cornered the market on ignorance.
As always, names and other identifying information have been redacted to protect the ignorant. Spelling, grammar and punctuation have been left intact.
This one should have been included in last week's batch but I thought it was so noteworthy, I'm including it now. Received 8/28/13.
Subject: The cough syrup thief
Cough syrup mixed w/ Arizona watermelon fruit tea and skittles creates
a high --- a drug effect . An investigator reporting on the Zimmerman trial revealed this as the victim had supposedly just purchased 2 of the 3 ingredients.
Received 8/1/13
Subject: +SEAN HANNITY E MAIL NOT ACCEPtABLE.
Seeking Sean Hannty's FAX phone number to send him a message that was not acceptable as E=mail. Your response is greatly appreciated
Received 9/1/13
Subject: Brand smart &GE credit card
I filled out an application for a brand smart credit card on 08/31/2013 and was approved for a $2,000 credit limit aswell as sevral other 100+ people. I wad told that my card will arrivr within 7 to 10 buisness days, but if I want to purchase anything that I could and they will just charge it to my card. Well now their telling me and the other 100+ customers that we have no credit and will not recieve a card. I was really embarassed when I went to counter with merchedise and was refused aswell as other $100 people. They say that they was doing it for that day but now they say that it was computer clitch, after we was approved through GE. I think that an investagation needs to be lauched
Received 9/3/13
Subject: Kerry's speech
The military person behind Kerry, What is she doing? Texting? I can't see her hands as the breaking news ad is in front of them. She seems to look around , see someone or something and poignantly look down to do something. She is rude. Thanks
Received 9/4/13
Subject: Megan Kelly replacement
I felt the need to tell you how very unsatisfied I have been the last few weeks with Megan's replacement. Not only is she unappealing with her Barbie doll, deer in the headlights appearance, but she hasn't an original thought in her head. She can read well but her questions and off the hand remarks are lame. You started September with a much more qualified commentator....thank God! Respectfully,
Received 9/4/13
Subject: Social security 211
Fox News is running an ad for social security benefits for seniors. I think you are advertising a scam. The first thing they ask for is ones social security number and banking information. Is this a scam or it it the real thing?
Received 9/5/13
Subject: 2016 election
Like ur show! I am liberal good job on how u give info on Democrates weakness! But what u can do for me or many black or latino Americans that believe n American dream but feel people dont give me a chance of hope r better life! Darn i love America but um startn to feel if you hate a President simply cause he's black! What chance do i have! Um a good role model and proud of it! Instead of hateing tell me what they can do bettter!
The cough syrup thief-Hmm…Do you drink alcohol?
Sean Hannity E Mail Not Acceptable-Pretend to be Ann Coulter in a skimpy black cocktail dress. He’ll accept that one in a heartbeat.
Brand smart & GE credit card-Your credit card is smarter than the average Fox “News” viewer.
Kerry’s speech-So… you are more concerned about the girl’s actions than Kerry’s important speech.
Megan Kelly replacement-You are trying to say dumb blonde.
Social security 211-News Corporation, the parent company of Fox “News” running scam ads? The irony.
2016 election-The best intelligent comment about these frauds.
Um, is this guy talking about “sizzrup?” Because if he is, he’s been getting his information from someone that doesn’t know the first thing about Narcotics. Let’s start with that Sizzrup is made with heavily carbonated soda, and move out from there.
Well, you can move out from there- I’m not saying any more on here.
Well, there’s a perfect example of the Fox base.
It’s really more sad than funny.
And to the emailer asking if the ad about social security benefits is a scam: Of course it is. Where else would you find a scam ad but on a website that’s essentially one great big scam itself?