When somebody in the entertainment industry says something wrong and offensive, I feel it my duty to speak out and give that person a good talking to. Recently, Comedian Conan O’Brien received complaints from a TV affiliate in Kentucky over a spoof of the TV show – Lost. In this sketch, Conan O’Brien had his plane crash and he washed up on shore.
This led to complaints from local affiliates in Kentucky, who are still covering the most recent airplane crash that left all of the passengers dead and the co-pilot in critical condition. KLEX President and General Manager Gilbert said he’ll complain to NBC, but he said an apology won’t make up for insensitivity. “They could have killed the opening and it wouldn’t have hurt the show at all,” Gilbert said.
This leads me to my complaint: Mr. Gilbert – one does not use the term Kill An Opening, especially after so many innocent people have lost their lives. I expected more from people, even if they are TV executives.
Other inappropriate expressions include:
“That joke fell flatter than Comair.”
and
“Conan’s sketch could have used another 3,000 feet of runway.”
However, we will dismiss this offensive remark since it’s so hard to keep track of all the latest tragedies. We at IMAO will petition TV stations for greater sensitivity towards Kentuckians. We will also ask them, as a courtesy to Kentuckians, to not feature any shows where young women sleep with their brothers unless it’s a necessary plot twist for Desperate Housewives.
Remember folks – Let’s try to be a bit more sensitive: Because being sensitive to the feelings of others is what IMAO is all about.

When I convert to Islam, my new Muslim name will be “Omar.” What will be your Muslim name?
UPDATE: On second thought, I want to be “Abizaid”. Abizaid kicks ass!