O’Reilly Vs. Olbermann
Written by Andrew Meagher (contact - e-mail) -- October 23rd, 2006 |
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With his recent unapologetic criticisms of Donald Rumsfeld, Dick Cheney, and George W. Bush striking a chord with viewers, MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann (host of Countdown with Keith Olbermann) has seen a huge boost in popularity. Videos of his commentaries are frequently featured on blogging sites and have enjoyed tens of thousands of views on YouTube. Members of the administration are not the only ones on Olbermann’s hit list. Fox News personality Bill O’Reilly frequently wins Olbermann’s “Worst Person in the World Award”. O’Reilly, in turn, has reportedly banned the word “Olbermann” from his show. The feelings of ill will between the two appear to be genuine, fueled as much by ideological differences as by a quest for ratings.
And in the ratings department Olbermann is making huge gains, especially in the 25-44 segment, while O’Reilly hits his stride by capturing a huge portion of the 65 and over set. So one would think that, in a head-to-head battle of websites, Olbermann would clean up. But let’s look at the chart:
What’s the story here? Regardless of what the TV rating trends say, KeithO is going to have a difficult time trumping BillO when it comes to drawing visitors to his website. Here’s why: phonetics. It’s simple. Try it yourself. Take a look at the two URLs (BillOReilly.com —- msnbc.msn.com/id/3036677) and then say them aloud. “Bill O’Reilly dot com” has a much nicer ring to it than, “M-S-N-B-C dot M-S-N dot com slash id slash three zero three six six seven seven”. And it’s a little easier to remember, too. Maybe the folks at MSNBC can shell out a little for a new domain name. I’m guessing Microsoft has a few bucks kicking around.
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October 23rd, 2006 at 9:21 pm
Keith truly has a hatred for Bill. Bill continues to clean his clock as well as MSNBC’s.
October 24th, 2006 at 5:08 am
I love watching Keith Olbermann on Countdaon on MSNBC, as he seems to be one of the few rational people on the air. He’s funny, but he can also lay on the gravitas when the subject calls for it (habeas corpus, anyone?). Keith’s an all-rounder, unlike pinhead Billwho’s a one-note blowhard who spews before he activates his single, strained braincell.
– angua
January 8th, 2007 at 6:53 pm
It’s funny how Olbermann thinks he’s so great when he has NEVER once had someone on the air to debate him or present a different point of view!!! Olbermann is simply a one-trick pony (i.e., bashing people he disagrees with) who is just jealous of O’Reilly’s undeniable success and the popularity of FOX News.
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December 2nd, 2007 at 6:39 pm
O’Reilly takes ‘em all on, face to face, with intelligence, common sense, and humor. Keith has great conversations with himself…slack humor without much meat…a Johnny One-Note that bleats out perceived criticisms that have been too long in the blender…
May 9th, 2008 at 3:32 am
Keith Olbermann is a coward. He pretends to be a man, but he will NEVER take on anyone with an opposing point of view. He is a puppet for the far left, and he represents everything that is bad about America. Keith Olberman would look like a fool if he ever debated Bill O’Reilly.
June 27th, 2008 at 6:02 am
I have a neighbor who states: we were wrong to drop the Bomb on Japan.
( maybe he missed the part about Pearl )
He also says that there is no such thing as terrorists
( I think he must have slept thru 9/11 )
He also says that he lives by the words of Olberman
( ’nuff said )
July 20th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
O’Reilly does have people on with other points of view…and then promptly yells over them or cuts them off so they can’t get in a word. Total close-minded, arrogant blowhard with zero emotional control. I guess that’s part of his “no spin zone”. Complete joke.
July 24th, 2008 at 9:09 pm
I love how olberman constantly bashs oreilly and tries (So transparently) to try and drive his own ratings up by mentioning Bill O’s name. I mean think about how pathetic that is. You have to mention the guys name you are bashing solely to get your own ratings up. That means your own rhetoric is meaningless and cant stand on its own. Oh how I love to see liberals get all hot and bothered when they realize…..no one really agrees with them. The ratings say it all.
July 30th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Does Olbermann have anything better to do than knock O’Reilly? I actually tried to watch his show and all he did was imitate O’Reilly and call McCain, McShame….Great journalism Keith!
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