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Fox Anchor Apologizes to Chickens Everywhere

Ernie Anastos sorry for laying on-air egg

By M Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 18, 2009 4:30 AM CDT

(Newser) – The Fox anchor who stirred up a fricassé when he almost suggested a co-worker go pluck a chicken has apologized for his on-air bleep, reports AP. "I misspoke," said veteran New York broadcaster Ernie Anastos. "I apologize for my remarks to anyone who may have been offended." A manager roasted Anastos over the cheep trick, saying he was "very disappointed" by the anchor's obscene suggestion to the weather forecaster.  

Ernie has friends in the animal world.
Ernie has friends in the animal world.   (Getty Images)
NEW YORK - MAY 12:  Reporter Ernie Anastos attends the 9th Annual Have A Heart Gala at the Metropolitan Club on May 12, 2004 in New York City.
NEW YORK - MAY 12: Reporter Ernie Anastos attends the 9th Annual Have A Heart Gala at the Metropolitan Club on May 12, 2004 in New York City.   (Getty Images)
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New York Fox anchor Ernie Anastos has an interesting recommendation for his weather forecaster.   (TheGimgus)

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metalworldorder
Sep 19, 2009 12:19 AM CDT
Didn't Sue Simmons freak out not too long ago as well? This just makes me love being from NY all the more.
mehrheit
Sep 18, 2009 7:21 AM CDT
DON"T APOLOGIZE DUDE! That was the funniest shit I saw all day. Seriously, no need to apologize. (well, except for that whole "keeping your job" thing, which is kinda sad really. I would totally get my news from the TV if stuff like this happened more often)
jagerhans
Sep 18, 2009 7:01 AM CDT
someone please explains that to me please? it is quite obscure.

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