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Scary TV Moment: Man Jumps Barricade During ‘Today’ Show
- Posted on February 22, 2011 at 3:59pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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There was a scary moment during Tuesday morning‘s ’Today’ show. While hosts Al Roker, Meredith Vieira, and Willie Geist were giving the news round up for the 8 o’clock hour outside on Rockefeller Plaza, a man launched himself over the metal barricade and reportedly shouted, “I‘m God’s gift to music!” As that happened, Vieira screamed out, “Oh, Jesus!”
While the camera had already cut away to some pre-recorded images, the audio was still rolling. You can hear it below, as well as watch the hosts — who seemed legitimately shaken — discuss the incident after they came inside:
According to the New York Post, the barricade-jumper is a 33-year-old Brooklyn man who was arrested at the scene.
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simple thought
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:53pmwas he a union worker from seiu???????? just ask’n
Report Post »mill
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 11:40pmprobably..good call.
Report Post »McGarrett
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:51pmI’ll bet Meredith Vieira soiled herself when she realized this nut vaulted over the barricade!
Report Post »UlyssesP
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:36pmDummy. Music is God’s gift to us.
Report Post »branch manager
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 11:02amVery nice!
Report Post »Gates
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:33pmleftiesaredangerous
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:25pm
My guess is it‘s the only time she’s called out to Jesus.
I think you can count on that. The only exception is when the liberals need a “Name” for emphasis. It is very common to hear the Saviors name used this way and that sickens me.
Report Post »firstlast
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:55pmWhat sickens me even more is using the Savior to promote a political agenda that is antithetical to the Savior’s message.
Report Post »BigPaulie
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:12pmWhere is the actual video? That may be kinda funny.
Report Post »eat-more-bacon-USA
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:09pmThe only interesting moment, ever, on the Today Show, and we don’t even get to see it – what a shame.
Report Post »temple62
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:01pmProbably sent by Bush and the people from the “Right”, you know how those guys are!!!
Report Post »WHITE LOTUS2x
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:00pmIf that is all it takes to scare them they need to start voting differently and do a lot of praying.
Report Post »mcellu
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:57pmHave you seen Al Roker’s head? It’s GI-NOR-mous! He needs to gain a little weight to offset it.
baare
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:48pmIts too funny-Vieria isn’t taking a bullet for anyone. Big tuff guys, deceiving the American people and when confronted with a dangerous situation they all run like cowards. They didn’t hear the guy say “I am gods gift to music” they just THOUGHT it had to be something else, maybe because of their reporting, you think? Lets see how long it takes Vieria to get back out there.
Report Post »OCtunesmith
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:39pmoh NO! I thought I was Gods gift to music!
Report Post »Hey Meridith!! Jesus is NOT a cuss word!
branch manager
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:37pmIsn’t it funny how everyone is a Christian in times of panic? Hopefully Merideth is while she cries out the Saviors name.
Report Post »Holy Shiite
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:30pmThere is nothing new under the sun.
Report Post »commonsenseguy
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:31pmi did not think the left believed in jesus. to bad this guy did not jump upp and shout “”“ report the truth”” and quit being soros puppets.
Report Post »firstlast
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:50pmWhy wouldn’t the left believe in Jesus? Because Jesus was a capitalist? Because Jesus promoted a free market economy? Because Jesus, who died on the cross to save the world, was all about the individual?
Report Post »Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:26pmThey paid homage to themselves because some guy did a pop-up pleosi in their midst – but where was the story about the real attack on a local Fox female camerawoman earlier this week?
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:26pmAbout the only real news they have ever reported on NBC; but of course it was all about them.
Report Post »Oh and hey COMMON…I’m still laughing!
Paul Thompson
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:22pmImagine that…when the secular bigots get in trouble, that’s when they call on the name of Christ.
Report Post »beckwill
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:21pmPlease don’t feed the trolls! If you feed them then they’ll never leave and you what kind of a stink they have. So please, as a courteous to others here at the Blaze…resist the temptation and don’t feed the trolls.
Ghandi was a Republican
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:27pmTheir not going away anyway. Your tax dollars pay them by the post… The only stimulus jobs created. Enjoy them while you can..
Report Post »unsafe
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:19pmWho cares no one well miss them if they are gone…..
Report Post »OhSuzieQ
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 6:42pmI never watch the show, so I wouldn’t miss them.
Report Post »integrican
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:15pmWhy would they even think that someone might harm them? (sarcasm: on)
Report Post »Browncoat359
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:11pmSo Christ has returned and he went to the Today Show? Kinda funny how Meredith called out “Oh Jesus!” that may be the first time in years they’ve mentioned Jesus on NBC. lol
Report Post »Brad Wesselmann
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:26pmHAHAHAHA!!!! Good point!!
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:34pmMaybe they’ll call NBC “Need Blessings of Christ.”
Report Post »*************************
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 9:10pm“Then they will cry to the LORD,
But He will not hear them;
He will even hide His face from them at that time,
Because they have been evil in their deeds.” – MIC 3:4, Holy Bible
HEDLEY LAMARR: “Qualifications?”
Report Post »sheriff BART (disguised as KKK) : “Stampeding cattle.”
HEDLEY LAMARR: “That’s not much of a crime.”
sheriff BART: “Through the Vatican?”
HEDLEY LAMARR: “Kinky. Sign here.”
-Blazing Saddles
beckwill
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:11pmOoooo, don’t let the little people around them. They might have something “catchy”.
Report Post »mankind7375
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:04pmstupid is as stupid does
KarenKat
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:04pmIt is funny how they are anti Christian, but when they think they need their bisquits pulled out of the fire they sure know who to call on!
Report Post »4wheels
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:10pmBAAAHHHAAAA HAAA..
Report Post »When there biscuits are in the fire who do you call? Oh that is good.
Zoe
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:10pmYou got that right….
So was the guys name David? if not let’s hear his act……?
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:17pmThey found out the same thing you learn in the military that “There are no atheists in a foxhole.”
Report Post »tiredoftaxes
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 7:56pmIt kind of made me think of that saying about “no atheists in foxholes.” The atheists scoff at this notion, but you could hear the real fear in Vierra’s voice. Makes me think that foxhole statement has merit.
Report Post »Tmwatz
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:02pmThere goes his 15 seconds of fame!
Report Post »cnsrvtvj
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:12pm@Tmwatz – Unfortunately for him it was NBC, so no 15 minutes of fame. Lol. Are they sure they hadn’t accidentally wondered on to the set of the Ed Show? It is right around the corner.
http://www.donsmithshow.com – see the lesson in civility video
Report Post »integrican
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:13pm@Broken: Glenn predicted it only weeks ago. Scary how wrong you always are!!!!
Report Post »S_Malc13
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:13pmWhen they ram airplanes in our buildings, they want to send our baby killing troops after them, fly the American flag, and sing ‘G_d’ Bless America.
Anonymous T. Irrelevant
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:21pm@S_Malc13
Report Post »Who is they?
Therightsofbilly
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:29pmBroker, I think Glenn also predicted that you will live a very long, and very lonely life.
Lets hope he is correct on that one too.
npbreakthrough
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:41pm@broker
when you see comments about glenn’s predictions here on the blaze,
the pre-conceived notion part of your brains starts spinning and you imagine that we are an army of unintelligible fools who hang on the words of crazy man.
but the truth about the people here is that they like to give credit to someone when they compile the facts and present relevant information…….
beck goes on the RECORD daily………..he puts his CREDIBILITY on the line,
you are an ANONYMOUS troll………..do you expect people here to take your opinions seriously?
Beware of Romans
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:02pmFurther proof that New Yorkers are a threat to themselves and others.
npbreakthrough
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:19pmim assuming this guy already has his music uploaded on the internet somewhere??
Report Post »2gether
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:22pmObviously this character was bussed in to create a chaotic scene in an attempt to sway progressives to press for censorship of all musicians or those who claim to be musicians…the question is…which side sent him? Hmmmmmm By the way, I resemble that remark…luckily not too much more like a 4th or 5th cousin that how far away I am from that part of the state…Keeeeep smilin’ people
Report Post »leftiesaredangerous
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:25pmMy guess is it‘s the only time she’s called out to Jesus.
Report Post »npbreakthrough
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 4:47pmTV execs :”SOMEBODY HURRY UP AND GIVE THAT GUY A MILLION DOLLARS AND A TV SHOW!!!!!”
Report Post »gman46
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:02pmMost likely a democrat who was running and accidentally tripped over the barricade.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:09pmGuess youse guys have never been to handgun night at Yankee Stadium
MAULEMALL
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:14pmMusta heard Jessica Hahn call out Babba Wawwa for being as big a scank as she was,,,
Report Post »GODSAMERICA
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:18pmA “fake crisis” in an attempt to increase their ratings?
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:33pmZzzzzzzzzzz
Report Post »SquirrelNYC
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:51pmNo, real New Yorkers are not threats to ourselves nor to others. We watch out for ourselves to make sure whack-jobs like that high-flying moron don’t threaten us. But we also look out for others that truly happen to be in distress should we come across them.
Report Post »cheezwhiz
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 5:53pma man launched himself over the metal barricade
Report Post »————-
So the libloons need a barricade around themselves ? Why ?
We don’t have a barricade around our country , why should they ?
Intolerant bigots …all of them in NBC
gobluebuckeye
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 6:37pmThey will surly blame this on the Tea Party as well
Chris Christie 2012 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »beebacksoon
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 10:07pmBeware of Romans
Report Post »What is the “Today Show?”
no1jyd
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 10:28pm“I‘m God’s gift to music!” Damn that Amercan Idol and Simon Cowell oh crap he is gone. OK Paula Abdul dammit she is gone too! Mommy who do I blame now please help. Thank you mommy it is G W Bush it is his fault. Mommy he is gone too. Maybe I just suck.
Report Post »hifi74
Posted on February 22, 2011 at 11:53pmActually it sounds more like he said “Who‘s got god’s gift of dance? It’s me!”
Report Post »kennyg933
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 7:25amIs it Illegal to jump over a TV show barricade and shout “I‘m God’s gift to music”? THAT’S now a crime? It’s rude, but I don’t see it as criminal.
Report Post »happyboy
Posted on February 23, 2011 at 10:46amCENSORSHIP
Why were we prevented from seeing the incident. Why? I know and we all know why. It was a black guy who attacked the reporters and what he must of yelled is Allah Ack Bar. Allah Ack Bar does not sound like God’s gift to music, does it.
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