what was the final outcome

[Capt.Caveman]

i didn't get to hear the end of the show what finally happened? i know it's probably in other posts but i'm a fancy man and can't be bothered reading all that text

[fattypnemonia]

o&a are fired.

[tstlkevanilla]

Your mom's box

[Harvey_Birdman]

Not just fired, but XM is going to sue them for breach of contract and will enforce a 10 year non-compete clause. Plus, O&A won't legally be allowed to be in the same room together ever again.

Ron and Fez are going to be just fine though.

[LifeHacker]

Because of this "stunt" XM will merge with "S" (banned word for some weird reason) and become a congolmerated-malata mongrol class of sattelite radio network. Both companies will be destroyed!

[Ballbuster1]

So far all is ok. O&A will be back on Sirius next year.

[Capt.Caveman]

ok so they weren't corrrrrected

[KantSpelGi]

Sterns going to give them two hrs. on saturday night!

[lil rudy]

wah wah wah??

[ToddTheTrucker]

I heard that Rich Voss is being sued by XM too. Something about that if he had actually entertained when he came in that people would not have to find things to fill the show like the AOTM.

[Capt.Caveman]

is earl gonna get there spot???

[LifeHacker]

BRC is the new morning show! Finally, 4 hours of Black Rock!!

[tar_baby]

laaaaaaaaaaaazy

[BourbonAndCoke]

Man, I feel like the caller Wednesday who'd just discovered O&A.
I found O&A about three weeks before SFS.
I paid for the premium O&A as soon as they came on the air at XM.
YOU CAN'T TAKE THEM AWAY!

(edited)
I agree, there isn't enough blame for them to have trouble.

(message board ridiculous speculation)
Probably O & A having a bit of revenge on the fans for blowing it. The next week of shows will be boring interviews with D-list celebrities regarding their shopping habits.

[JimmeeRobinson]

I can't see how they would get fired over this. First, they protected themselves with the disclaimers, both on-air and the website. Second, there is no way to prove that this guy was even doing this FOR O and A. He could have been from the opposition. Third, they did not try to capitalize on this like they did with Sex For Sam. I really don't see anything coming out of this.

[Legato]

Any tips from the St pats vetrens for those of us who weren't around for that?

[lilRudy]

pray.

[Mahoney]

Lawyers suck (until you need one) and they scare the S out of me. I can not for the life of me see O&A as any way liable - they had so many frickin disclaimers on-air and on the website. XM has lawyers making $300k+ a year checking this stuff over regarding their promotion/ bit. This isn't a new bit that O&A sprung on a naive legal staff. That said, I'd hate to be the guy who blew the air horn - hearing loss could be expensive. Good luck Bro.
(got a message that my post was too short? -anyway this is filler)

[hawk4444]

I'll be praying for you guys. :(

May everything be fine.

[Frankenfish]

The boys always win in the end, We must focus on the hooknose

[Jables2002]

I'm sure there will be plenty of "fine" going around. Meh..heh...heh.

[Jiz Bug]

Good Luck Bros

[Crackheadmatt]

I seriously doubt they will get fired.

1) On google news the only sources to carry this are local to New Jersey. XM is a national broadcaste and the news just isnt spreading. This may be a big deal in the tri state area but residents in the rest of the lower 48 really could careless about the story. I am sure the number of subscribers outside of the tri-state areaout numbers them.

2) Disclaimers! Also the only liability in this case is the douche bag who blew the horn. I know there are probably a ton of lawyers praying that there can be a liability found back to XM, but it wont happen. People are sueing Viacom left and right over jackass influenced injuries, but the cases have a nusence status. AKA if the judge doesn't toss it out.. slip some cash,

[Pete from CT]

Anthony's going to start his OWN satellite radio company out of his rented house and broadcast from a giant plastic bubble.

Opie and Jimmy will have mikes on the booger couch in the yard.

[rustytrombone1]

The radio chick quit krock and has joined XM and will be replacing the boys.

[SandyKanesRoid]

I cant believe the boys got fired and will be replaced by Black Earl's Black Rock Coalition.


How much black rock can one take???

[greensnacks]

Was it determined the guy with the air horn was from hoohoos camp? I heard someone else saying it was staged by the media station.

[Garm]

This isn't nearly as bad, you have nothing to worry about. If it were that bad you'd be able to hear it in there voice.

[pinheadrbc]

Norton, Patrice and Bill Burr in . . . The Third Mic Monsters of the Morning! They can argue over who's got a shittier existence, then go fuck ya mudda.
PS: as a st pat's vet, i can give a point of reference. they dont seem as upset as they have in the other two "last shows" so elo really made them feel better. or hes blowing a hot load up their asses, in which case he will suffer dearly for years to come.

[mrsweatpants]

I have a great idea for a tv show that o&a can be on after they get fired from XM. Cause even if they make it through this lil ordeal you know they are gonna screw it up eventually.

So my idea is like that show on Discovery Channel called "I Shouldn't Be Alive" except with lawsuits and we will call it "I shouldn't have a job." And Patrice would be perfect for this show cause he is one of "those people" that ussually doesn't have a job.
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So this is what will happen the show will have a loyal following then something will happen that gets them fired and O&A will have to ride Jimmy's coat tails for a change and the circle will be complete.

The limo (it's not actually a limo it's a short bus painted black) to take them to the pitch meeting will be ready.

Good Luck Bros

[JeebJeebJeeb]

the boys got fired, so anthony can finally do his own radio show from his bath tub

[judoGTI]

Final outcome is quality covert ops.

[jaysnachos]

i don't know but the best goddamn thing to come outta today
was the fact that fucking vos got into a little fender bender
(vos-car crash)????he must have been ricding around
telling some of them awful jokes of his!!!!

[lawdawg0417]

so far seems all ok
http://www.xmradio.com/programming/index.jsp
says top programing at the lower right side still there

[Mahoney]

>> telling some of them awful jokes of his!!!!

Is there anything funnier than listening to that clown constantly saying "that was a good joke".

[Johnny Socko]

After the Boys spoke with E-Lo I thought Opie sounded a little more relaxed,but Anthony still sounded worried. Could have been a lack of sleep.

[JSHAW]

I don't see the story picking up any steam. I've watched CNN, FOX, MSNBC and haven't seen anything on it. Checked Drudge Report, nothing. Googled Opie & Anthony, AOTM, nothing to it.

With the shooting of the passenger on the airline today the AOTM story isn't going anywhere in the mainstream news.

[SeaFoamGreen]

For those who were not around for SFS, this really is not as bad. the only thing I am a little worried about is that XM really has no idea of how to deal with this. Who knows what they will do. They also know that they need the bbboys around for when HooHoo starts at the little doggie company.I think they will just have to tone down for a while. How strange is it though that just on Monday, after discussing the tippy Tom bathroom incident from Friday, that Ant says that they are right back to where they were before they got fired fromWNEW?? Wow, cosmic....I am gonna go beat my puggle now!!

YMB

[krispykreme]

There is no comparison to the SFS incident. There are no "organizations" standing up for hearing impaired reporters. No boycotts of advertisers, etc. This will blow over.

But just in case, YMB

[Cappy]

I was over at XMFan.com and I found this,


PostPosted: Wed Dec 07, 2005 9:28 pm Post subject: Reply with quote
I assume he won't mind me posting his response...

My note:
Quote:
Please, please, please do not punish O&A for the stupid behaviour of an over-zealous fan. Although it could be argued that the Attack On The Media promotion was "asking for trouble" I don't think that anyone associated with the show would have wanted anyone to get hurt.


E-Lo's response:
Quote:
Thank you Peter, they didn’t want that and I’m not punishing anyone. Enjoy the show

[LifeHacker]

Good find Cappy!

[Begbie]

ELo says..."The Radio Chick is alive and well on XM 202."

[Doyled]

For those who missed it:


» More From The Star Ledger



Shock jocks' 'Assault' contest spurs fan's ear-splitting stunt
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
BY ALAN SEPINWALL
Star-Ledger Staff
An Opie & Anthony fan took the radio duo's "Assault on the Media" contest literally when he sounded an air horn in the ear of WABC-7 reporter Anthony Johnson during a live broadcast Tuesday morning in Ocean Township.

Johnson was at a Hess station on Route 35 shortly after 7 a.m., reporting on the snowfall, when a man carrying an Opie & Anthony bumper sticker lunged into frame. WABC, like most TV news operations, has a policy against televising attention-seeking stunts, so the sound cut out and the camera spun away before viewers got a chance to see or hear the air horn go off.

Ocean Township police questioned the man, whom they would not identify, but no charges were filed. He faces a possible assault charge if Johnson suffered hearing damage.

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William McFarland, WABC assistant news director, said he had spoken with Johnson but declined to elaborate on his condition or the station's legal plans.

"The safety and health of our employees is of the utmost importance to us," McFarland said. "We're doing what we have to do to make sure our employees are safe in the field so that we can serve the viewer and fulfill our license."

Greg "Opie" Hughes and Anthony Cumia host a show on XM satellite radio. They were fired by WNEW in 2002 after a stunt in which a couple was taped having sex in St. Patrick's Cathedral.

The duo have an ongoing contest on their show called "Assault on the Media," where they invite listeners to disrupt live TV broadcasts by waving signs, stickers or other Opie & Anthony paraphernalia. Their Web site, FoundryMusic.com, contains a list of rules for the game, including "DO NOT TOUCH THE REPORTER(S) -- You're trying to promote a radio show, not injure somebody." and "Don't pick fights with producers, and don't get nasty with anyone."

"This appears to be the unfortunate and irresponsible act of an individual," XM officials said in a statement. "We do not condone this behavior at all."

Meanwhile, Gov. Richard Codey's office issued a statement of its own condemning the incident.

"Encouraging fans to intervene in live news shots is inappropriate and dangerous," Codey said. "The person who committed this act should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."

The governor has his own history with radio shock jocks. Earlier this year, he publicly feuded with NJ 101.5 host Craig Carton over insulting comments Carton made about first lady Mary Jo Codey.



Matt Zoller Seitz and MaryAnn Spoto contributed to this story.

[FishinForBabies]

are you guys nuts?

I have it on good authority that Don and Mike will be replacing O&A come monday morning.

[wtfdudeyousuck]

Nothing is going to happen to O&A. They aren't going anywhere. Don't worry guys.

Oh and, sucks for Rich.... crashed his car. I was laughing my ass off when one caller said, "He was attempting a joke while driving" (or something like that). Hahaha.

[Iron Duke]

He had a WOW sticker tool!!

[VOD]

That said, I'd hate to be the guy who blew the air horn - hearing loss could be expensive. )


Yeah but I'd love to be the air horn.

Nothing?

[Vinman]

Opie & Anthony: Assault On The Media gone bad?
TAGS: XM Opie and Anthony Assault on the Media
For those of you who aren't familiar with this, Opie and Anthony have been holding an ongoing Assault on the Media competition where fans attempt to interupt live reporters to promote the show. The rules are simple: get on camera and try to yell "Opie and Anthony, XM Satellite Radio!" with a sign if at all possible. It's perfectly legal as long as you don't touch the reporter.

Unfortunately, an O&A fan took it a bit too far and blew an airhorn into the ear of a WABC reporter. This could be considered Assault (literally) if damage was done. WABC still hasn't pressed charges and we still don't know whether any real damage was done (he's being checked by a doctor) but the beginnings of a press frenzy are already firing up. Why? Because the media hates this stuff, especially anything that exploits their hacky reporting techniques. NJ Governor Richard Cody even issued a statement about this.

Am I condoning blowing the airhorn? No of course not, but I just hope this isn't going to get twisted by the media into something it's not. Still this is great publicity for Opie and Anthony while Howard is on his media blitz. Pushing the limit is something both Stern and O&A are great at doing.


[1010Wins]

[JavaLogBoy]

Just grab a tissue everythings going to be alright.

[TheAngryGolfer]

There is no comparison to the SFS incident. There are no "organizations" standing up for hearing impaired reporters. No boycotts of advertisers, etc. This will blow over.

But just in case, YMB

yep.... and advertisers are ALOT less important in this case

who is gonna bitch anyway? bodog.com? gamefly? :rolleyes:

[7cent]

before we throw the fan that used the airhorn completely under the bus, let's make sure he really did something wrong. Meaning, has the reporter actually been injured, and was he a complete ass that put the horn up to the reporters head.

If he simply was within a few feet and blew the horn I think that's in line with past assaults, and it's a 'sucks to be you' to the fan.

[TurboDan]

They're going to be doing mornings on 92.3 FREE FM!!!!!!!!

[zorro6204]

Well, I'll tell you what. If things like this didn't reach the point where there's a big stink in the press and even statements from a bleeding governor of all people . . . it wouldn't be any fun. What, we were going to do this forever? Forget it, move on to the next outrage.

Good show pests, you became insufferable. THAT'S YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION!!!

[JohnnyGriswold]

When all is said and done I don't think they'll be fired, but where the hell would they go if they WERE fired?? I can't see ANY scenario where they'd go to Sirius. Howard WOULDN'T ALLOW IT!

[stinkindutchman]

I am just glad Opie sucked up to Howard and 'admitted' that Howie invented everything. At least they will have a job over at the 'doggie style' company.

[7cent]

When all is said and done I don't think they'll be fired, but where the hell would they go if they WERE fired?? I can't see ANY scenario where they'd go to Sirius. Howard WOULDN'T ALLOW IT!


we would probably need to wait about 5-10 years for the company that thinks there's room for 3 companies in the satellite radio market,,

[lanestew]

Is it tru O&A will be heading up the new Icleland division with their transfer?

[IDidItAll]

That response from E-Lo that Cappy posted just made me a lot happier.

I just pray that its true.

[oandapretorian]

God be with us, the boys, and lil' jimmy's new $7million house

[okayplayer]

[QUOTE=Doyled]For those who missed it:

William McFarland, WABC assistant news director, said he had spoken with Johnson but declined to elaborate on his condition or the station's legal plans.

QUOTE]


Well obviously the reporter isnt deaf if his assistant news director talked to him right? If he was deaf he wouldnt be able to hear his boss :action-sm

Rich

[PorchMonkey4Life]

you guys really are a bunch of sarcastic asses... i love it...

[Skeet Slambone]

Let's all calm the fuck down. Rush Limbaugh is half deaf and he's doing ok.

[patbattlefield]

Will the boys be fired? Tune in at 7.

[KnitterRich]

Long time first time... I can't believe I typed that.


BAM, just tell me it'll be all better.

[Balti]

I don't think they will get fired for this being that they had plenty of disclaimers and rules on the web and on the air about the the contest.
NJ Governor Codey got involved with this mess because he had a run in with a couple of Shock Jocks here in NJ. His wife was interviewed and she mentioned that she wanted to put her newborn baby in the microwave due to post-partem deppression. 'The Jersey Guys' or NJ 101.5 played that interview on the air and mocked it. The Govenor was very pissed and it almost came to blows. Otherwise he wouldn't have put his name anywhere near this situation. This is his way of making a case against radio personaities. I think the articles written about the incident are very clear about the extent to which the disclaimer and the rules were exposed to the players. That alone is more prevention than many other 'stunts'.

[Ponderous]

Like Opie said, Howard is the KING of all media. He invented everything. Hopefully he can find it in his heart to give Greg and Tony some air time on one of his many Sirius stations.

[TheSolipsist]

i think everything will be fine. I mean, opie and anthony did nothing, they had disclaimers covering their ass, someone not hired by xm, a fan, unintentionally hurt someone, that's it. it wasn't attempted murder, it wasn't sex in a church. they had a contest and someone took it to far. would they arrest o and a if the asscunt with the airhorn stabbed the reporter. no, cuase the contest was to get the name out there, having the show's name the company and the channel, out over the broadcast. and more points if ya have a homemade sign. the airhorn guy took it to the next level and he should get burned if anything. 'nuff said.

[Lietmotiv]

Quote:
The governor has his own history with radio shock jocks. Earlier this year, he publicly feuded with NJ 101.5 host Craig Carton over insulting comments Carton made about first lady Mary Jo Codey.


If this governor could get the hacky "Jersey Guys" out of a job he won't get O&A in any trouble. This guy has a hard-on for shock jocks.

Plus, That reporter won't have any permanent damage. Anyone who's been to a sporting event has been squawked by one and it rings for awhile but goes away in a day or so.

Calmo...calmo...

[oNyx]

How could you guys actually sit here and say that O&A will be fired? Not a chance... What would babby Coner think?

XM needs O&A to compete against the HOO HOO , lol freaking wack bagers...

[D.H. Jenkins]

What a fucking nothing this is.

When I worked construction, I routinely 'woke up' my fellow employees with an air-horn (as they did to me) and nobody every suffered any hearing loss. I'm not talking about a few feet away, either - I had one blast less than a foot away from my head, directly pointed at my ear. It rang for an hour or so, then everything was fine.

I hate to say it, but this seems like the same kinda shit hoo-hoo pulls with his "I've been suspended (but I'm really on vacation)" shit. The bbbboys were pretty hurt by the 'the first shock-jock on satellite radio' thing on whatever that show that was on monday or tuesday morning, so they're just trying to 'corrrrect' the news media and prove that they were truly the FIRST 'shock jocks' on satellite radio.

[FuzzyScrote]

They were slapped with an anti-fancy penalty and are no further allowed to be "fancy"

[LilAdamWalsh]

Since I had to create a new name and havent been on the board in 3 years, I guess I will have to do my 1st official post like so....

I smell fake suspension....something along the lines of Stern's final show.....
what nuthin.....(car crash!!!)

[chili chest]

when they finally arrive at the other, more shitty satellite company, they are going to have J Breuer on 3rd mic. After a little while I think Hoo Hoos going to warm up to them.

[Hudson]

What Psycotic would blow an air horn in some guys ear?
and please stop mailing me asking if it was me! I sleep until 7:20(when they actually come on) unless there is a fire. I think it was the guy from the Loch Arbor/Asbury Park assault.

[YouAss]

Waddledoodle...it's the Greasman coming to mornings on 202 where my dog blue will lick his nasty doodads boooone dry...

[jsc315]

well eventualy when they do get fired they have to options. podcasts or internet radio. And both would not draw much of an audiance at all. thisgs will be fine. It's not the first time something like this happened.

[Joe Mamma]

O & A will be fine, I can't wait till they start their new kidnapping bit.

[gofukyourmother]

xm's out of control....whats gonna happen if some old dude gets WOWed and has a heart attack?????? Oand A's fault???? end of that bit too???? Oh fuck..I almost forgot,Hoo Hoo invented WOW...my bad....L8ER