Talk:Keith Olbermann

Romantic partners

Should there not at least in the personal section be a mention of WNBC's Katy Tur with whom he lived for three years? Rustygecko (talk) 06:27, 30 April 2023 (UTC)

Yes. On her Wikipedia page there is mention of it. luckymustard (talk) 14:45, 28 June 2023 (UTC)

He's still talking about it. He devoted about ten minutes to it the other night because of Tur's recent controversy on Twitter (X) where she said Jill Biden wasn't Hunter's birth mother. Olbermann also talked about their relationship counseling sessions and the alleged domestic violence by Tur, when she allegedly attacked him after he was recovering from surgery. Viriditas (talk) 21:49, 14 June 2024 (UTC)

It seems sexist to only mention it on her page, especially since she says that she is haunted to this day by people thinking of her as just Keith Olbermann’s old girlfriend. In addition, Olbermann engages in regular abuse against her on Twitter. 152.208.20.30 (talk) 04:06, 22 July 2024 (UTC)

Agreed. Viriditas (talk) 07:09, 22 July 2024 (UTC)

Hoping for Trump Assassination

This article needs to be updated given Olberdork's latest over the top outrageous comments hoping for Trump's assassination. However, the article is locked and I cannot edit. Here is a reliable source: https://www.foxnews.com/media/keith-olbermann-suggests-hope-trumps-assassination-x-post. Please add to the article. Thanks. 2603:6080:BE00:CB20:88C6:FB58:AA17:8DF0 (talk) 04:29, 22 March 2024 (UTC)

Clearly a joke, even if one in poor taste. Given the current status of Fox News, I would want to see more coverage before I would think it WP:DUE for inclusion here, but reasonable minds may certainly differ. Cheers. Dumuzid (talk) 04:38, 22 March 2024 (UTC)

There is more than one source other than fox reporting the fact he wants to kill trump.

here is from what looks like a local oulet.

https://wjla.com/news/nation-world/keith-olbermann-denies-calling-for-trumps-assassination-but-wants-trump-to-die-in-prison-msnbc-espn-donald-president-bloodbath-2024-election-presidential-white-house-x-twitter-supreme-court

The other is from Toronto sun

https://torontosun.com/entertainment/celebrity/former-msnbc-host-under-fire-after-endorsing-possible-trump-assassination 2601:188:CA80:7060:CBC:7DC5:F47B:6892 (talk) 04:31, 27 March 2024 (UTC)

Fox News is such a weird, alternative reality. Nobody characterizes Olbermann as "far left". Fox isn't a reliable source for good reason. Go listen to a recent Olbermann podcast episode. There's nothing there that could be called "far left". Viriditas (talk) 00:22, 15 June 2024 (UTC)

It's unfortunate, but Olbermann does go over the top a bit too much. I personally was somewhat offended when he started talking about all the women he slept with. I'm like dude, this is 2024, we don't do that anymore. I think there's ways he could have said the same thing without coming off as a frat-bro and offending modern sensibilities. The same thing could be said about Trump and his limited lifespan. It's how you say something, not what you say. Olbermann knows this, but I'm guessing he's a master at extemporaneous speech, and as such, this is the risk. He really needs an editor other than himself. Viriditas (talk) 00:16, 15 June 2024 (UTC)

Recruitment of Rachel Madow

No mention here of his recruitment and encouragement of Rachel Maddow, which does appear on the wikipedia page for Rachel Maddow. Joelhgarner (talk) 01:19, 31 March 2024 (UTC)

Yeah, that's a major omission. Viriditas (talk) 21:13, 14 June 2024 (UTC)

Re: Ben Affleck

I'm convinced Ben Affleck's parody of Olbermann needs to be mentioned here.[1] Two reasons: it's considered one of the best SNL sketches that Affleck ever performed, and it broke a lot of "rules" in terms of length and acting (more than eight minutes, no teleprompter, only cue cards); and there's apparently commentary from Olbermann about the sketch.[2] Viriditas (talk) 21:16, 14 June 2024 (UTC)

Screenwriter?

Has Olbermann written any screenplays? He comes of as a natural storyteller who would do well in this field. My question is, 1) are there any sources that explain why he hasn't gone in this direction? Or has he? Viriditas (talk) 20:49, 26 June 2024 (UTC)

Conspiracy theorist

WP:OR and WP:SYNTH – Muboshgu (talk) 21:15, 21 July 2024 (UTC)

Can we label him as a conspiracy theorists since now he has said by his own admission that "There remains no evidence he was hit by a bullet" and in addition has stated in another tweet "because Trump wasn't hit by a bullet" Which are contrary to any and all Reliable sources, going against US Secret Service statement, FBI, and other law enforcement Official statements The White House Statement from President Joe Biden | The White House Statement by Vice President Kamala Harris | The White House DOJ Office of Public Affairs | Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Statement on Shooting at Former President Donald J. Trump’s Rally | United States Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs | Attorney General Merrick B. Garland Addresses Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald J. Trump | United States Department of Justice FBI FBI Statement on Incident in Butler, Pennsylvania — FBI Update on the FBI Investigation of the Attempted Assassination of Former President Donald Trump — FBI Director Wray's Remarks at Press Briefing on Butler, Pennsylvania, Assassination Attempt — FBI Secret Service Statement From U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle | United States Secret Service Secret Service Statements Regarding Violence at the July 13, 2024, Trump Campaign Rally | United States Secret Service DOD Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Shooting at Trump Rally > U.S. Department of Defense > Release State of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania State Police Identify Victims Shot During Attempted Assassination of Former President Trump | State Police | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (pa.gov) Doctor Trump shooting live updates: Doctor provides update on Trump's recovery - ABC News (go.com) Trump sustained 2 cm-wide gunshot wound to ear, his former physician says - POLITICO Reliable reports Trump shooting left 2cm wound in his ear, former physician says (axios.com) Trump's evacuation too slow after shooting, former Secret Service say (usatoday.com) Who Is Thomas Crooks? From Honor Student to Gunman Who Tried to Kill Trump - The New York Times (nytimes.com) Trump rally shooter's duffel bag and range finder first sparked suspicions, sources say - ABC News (go.com) How a one-man news site beat the national media on a Trump shooting scoop - The Washington Post Trump shooter flew drone over venue hours before attempted assassination, source says (nbcnews.com) CtasACT (talk) 05:35, 21 July 2024 (UTC) No. It sounds like you misunderstood something you read or heard. This is a problem with conservatives because they don’t have the same sense of appreciation for comedy and sarcasm as liberals do, for whatever reason. Olbermann was not engaging in conspiracy theories, but riffing on the idea that it was unusual (in his and other people’s opinions) that no medical evidence or opinions were released. As usual, this upset conservatives tremendously, leading to their latest attempt at right wing humor, the invention of the "Blue-anon". Yawn. And just to be fair, it is also true that liberals do not understand or grasp conservative grievance culture, their obsession with cruelty, weapons, and Jesus riding dinosaurs. So we are both at a loss when it comes to understanding the other. Viriditas (talk) 07:19, 21 July 2024 (UTC) When reliable sources consistently call Olbermann a conspiracy theorist, then so too will Wikipedia. That will not come through individual Wikipedia editors analyzing two or even twenty of of his tweets. For what it's worth, I used to be a fan but lost my respect for him quite a few years ago because I concluded that he shoots his mouth off irresponsibly far too often. That's my personal judgment. Cullen328 (talk) 08:01, 21 July 2024 (UTC) @Cullen328 Viriditas is trying to defend him, no number of reliable sources or official statements would convince the user that Keith is a liar and conspiracy theorists. Anyways you could vote if we should add the label on top of his page CtasACT (talk) 19:29, 21 July 2024 (UTC) @Viriditas Sounds something a conspiracy theorist would say "joking" when caught, either he has to say he was joking or under Wiki rules label him as such by his own admission CtasACT (talk) 19:27, 21 July 2024 (UTC) Again, you misread or misunderstood something. The idea that "There remains no evidence he was hit by a bullet" and the comment "because Trump wasn't hit by a bullet" don’t have anything to do with a conspiracy theory. It has to do with getting access to evidence about the attack that explains Trump’s injury. To quote Alex Wagner: "As the Associated Press reports, the public is still in the dark over the extent of his injuries, what treatment Trump received in the hospital, and whether there may be any long-term effects on his health. Nearly the only information we have comes from Republican Congressman Ronnie Jackson, Trump's former White House doctor, who appeared this week on a podcast.” I hope that makes sense. Enjoy your Sunday. Viriditas (talk) 20:45, 21 July 2024 (UTC)