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"Legless Bob" is a tacky headline.
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gardengirl
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"Legless Bob" is a tacky headline.
Who writes these headlines?!
Seriously, tasteless, tacky, disgusting.
I doubt the man is widely known as Legless Bob.
That ridiculous headline does not show respect for the man or his story.
http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-st ... .htm#75964
Seriously, tasteless, tacky, disgusting.
I doubt the man is widely known as Legless Bob.
That ridiculous headline does not show respect for the man or his story.
http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-st ... .htm#75964
Last edited by gardengirl on Jun 2nd, 2012, 10:01 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Legless Bob
gardengirl wrote:Who writes these headlines?!
Seriously, tasteless, tacky, disgusting.
I doubt the man is widely known as Legless Bob.
That ridiculous headline does not show respect for the man or his story.
http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-st ... .htm#75964
Sorry GG, but why not focus in how amazing and inspiring the story is? Headlines are always crazy and sensationalized. How about we instead talk about how amazing Bob is?
I thought you said your dog doesn't bite....That's not my dog.
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Re: Legless Bob
obvioiusly the headline got you to read it! so it must be effective!
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Re: Legless Bob
A headline which read Amputee Gets Second Chance At Life would have been just as effective.
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Re: Legless Bob
how about a Your right I should have though about that more? Really, WHY distract from the great story and talk about this?gardengirl wrote:A headline which read Amputee Gets Second Chance At Life would have been just as effective.
I thought you said your dog doesn't bite....That's not my dog.
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Re: Legless Bob
I doubt Bob minds....I think,after watching the news tonight, he's the type of guy who will take the accolades and put them to good use inspiring others....
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Re: Legless Bob
MAPearce wrote:I doubt Bob minds....I think,after watching the news tonight, he's the type of guy who will take the accolades and put them to good use inspiring others....
I'm sure your right. Great story.
I thought you said your dog doesn't bite....That's not my dog.
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Re: Legless Bob
MAPearce wrote:I doubt Bob minds....I think,after watching the news tonight, he's the type of guy who will take the accolades and put them to good use inspiring others....
Do you know him? If you actually know him, ask if he's ok with it.
As a "news outlet" they should show more respect.
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Re: Legless Bob
gardengirl wrote:Do you know him? If you actually know him, ask if he's ok with it.
As a "news outlet" they should show more respect.
Great article and heartwarming story. Low class, ignorant headline on Castanet.
http://news.ca.msn.com/local/britishcol ... n-business
Custom barber's chair puts amputee back in business
CBC never mentioned "legless", nor did any part of the story on Castanet. I read both stories hoping to see that "legless" was actually a nickname that the gentleman had. The only place I see it is in the crap on Castanet's news page.
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Re: Legless Bob
gardengirl wrote:Who writes these headlines?!
Seriously, tasteless, tacky, disgusting.
I doubt the man is widely known as Legless Bob.
That ridiculous headline does not show respect for the man or his story.
agreed
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Re: Legless Bob
Enough already. I can't help but think the headline writer thought he was funny too.
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Re: Legless Bob
Oh, come on.
His real name isnt even Bob, its Robert.
His real name isnt even Bob, its Robert.
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Re: Legless Bob
gardengirl wrote:A headline which read Amputee Gets Second Chance At Life would have been just as effective.
I agree. I understand what you are saying. Tact and respect was lost in the headline.
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Re: Legless Bob
gardengirl wrote:Enough already. I can't help but think the headline writer thought he was funny too.
The writer got you going which was the aim!
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Re: Legless Bob
The heading shoulda been- Non Ambulatory Robert gets the Electric Chair.
More fitting.
Poor dudes gotta run around for the rest of his life being called Legless Bob.
More fitting.
Poor dudes gotta run around for the rest of his life being called Legless Bob.
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