"Don't call me Chris"

What’s the worst thing that could happen to a journalist?

The obvious number one, I think, would be to get caught plagiarizing and immediately lose credibility as a respectable journalist.

But let’s think of other horrible things that could happen on the journalism job. I guess there’s always the possibility of death, depending on what kind of story you are covering and where you are covering it.

There’s the chance if you’re not prepared that the batteries in your tape recorder die or if your pens/pencils break. Yeah, this is pretty minor, but if you have no way to record the interview, then there’s trouble.

Then there’s the possibility of this next occurrence……

What if the person you are interviewing attacked you?

We all love hearing journalists voice their opinions in columns, and on tv/radio shows. And journalists love doing it as well, ripping on everyone from politicians to athletes. But in today’s age, where a little blog you created at home can be seen by millions around the world, you better be careful what you say and who you say it to.

Enter Jim Rome, a sports journalist known for his loudmouth opinions and his fearless observations.


Wow, wouldn't want to mess with this guy..

In the clip below he is talking to former NFL QB Jim Everett…but instead, calling him Chris Evert, a famous women’s tennis player. Apparently, Rome has been calling Everett “Chris” for a while, and it is clear that Jim wants nothing to do with a women’s tennis player. (Hey Jim, she won 18 Grand Slam singles titles, you should be honoured.)

Anyways, we’ll let the video speak for itself and just remember, if your subject doesn't want you to ask/say something, the best thing to do is just listen to them.