Deeds: Bob good. Bob bad.
Don Day | December 30, 2007Idaho Daily Statesman columnist Mike Deeds dredged up the strength to write one of those rare columns-on-a-local-topic this week – and looks back at entertainment in the Treasure Valley.
Best Rumor: That Britney Spears was lurking in the Treasure Valley. Sure, I had just written a column with the headline “Britney Spears should take refuge in Idaho,” but I had nothing to do with a September rash of Bigfoot-like Britney sightings. Deejays [sic] had a field day with listeners calling in with details about Britney being at hot spots such as Jack in the Box in Nampa. Some fans reportedly even chased limos in Downtown Boise. I finally got a three-word e-mail denial from Spears’ publicist: “Not in Idaho.”
He didn’t name-check KSAS in the story, but of course the Britney stunt was made out of whole cloth by the gang at 103.3 Kiss FM. And how great is it that he had to ask the publicist if it was true or not. Also, I’m not sure what a “deejay” is… but I think he means “DJ.”
And then there’s KSRV/96.1 Bob FM:
Best New Radio Station: 96.1 Bob FM. I’ve listened to the iPod shuffle-like Bob more than any other station this year while driving. Sad, I know.
Worst New Radio Station: 96.1 Bob FM. No matter where you go, you can’t escape the between-song dolt blabbing, “Bob does this!” and “Bob loves that!” As I listened to that same dude blabbing that same garbage on a Bob station in Austin, Texas, over Christmas, it occurred to me how much I hate that guy.
I’d like to take this chance to thank the Statesman folks for the 1,000+ times they visited ol’ Idaho Radio News in 2007.
Wow, Mr. Day. I know it’s tough to withhold, but your bias is really pokeing through. Yes, they (Statesman) check this web site. But, many of us pick up the Statesman….occasionally. I know the TV station and the Statesman compete for the same advertising dollars. But for cryin’ out loud, at least try to hide the bias jabs just a bit.
Hey…it’s your site. It’s awesome. And you are well under compensated, and appreciated. Thank you for it.
I for one, would like to go on the record as saying the first thing I turn on the Statesman’s website Friday’s (no, I don’t subscribe) is Deeds column. He’s opinionated, honest, speaks with his tongue-in-cheek and sarcastic at times, and gives more than a few nods to local radio. As well as being a jock himself. Yes. Deeds…..is a DJ. Oh No….HE’S ONE OF US!
They’re big kids. I think they can handle it.
Wait! “Old media” is actually using “New Media?”
But I thought there was nothing so reliable a source for news and information as dead tree smeared with ink.
Wait! “Old Media” is actually using “New Media?”
But I thought there was nothing so reliable a source for news and information as dead trees smeared with ink.
Next time an “Old Media” guy tells you that the problem with blogs is that they need an editor, just tell him, “They have one–at the local newspaper.”