If you’re a news reporter and your job is to be in the field, it’s inevitable that you’re going to be placed in some uncomfortable situations. You might be assigned to do a weather report when there’s a snow accumulation of 2 feet of snow. You might be asked to stand in the middle of a town that’s facing the worst hurricane it’s had in recent years. You might have to go to crime scenes and put on a face that doesn’t seem scared despite the fact you’re terrified. From war zones to inclement weather, these risks come with the territory.
But if there’s one cardinal rule I think all reporters need to be aware of it’s this: stay away from big puddles. On Monday, broadcast journalist Lauren Hewitt attempted to film a local news report about housing in Norwich. Somewhat unwisely, she chose to position herself next to a very puddly stretch of road. You can imagine what happens next.
Miserable Monday? Could be worse. You weren't sent to soggy Costessey & forced to stand next to a puddle like our reporter @JournoLauren1. pic.twitter.com/pWvP6pI7eX
— Thats TV Norfolk (@ThatsTVNorfolk) March 20, 2017
The best part of that clip has to be the way she stops the report, turns around, and then immediately gets splashed again. The only thing that could have been better is if the driver stepped out of the car and said, “keep the change ya filthy animal.”
