Ben Hamlin, the longtime NBC12 sports reporter and one of seven employees laid off yesterday, told reporters this morning that he planned to start his own stupid news channel that will be way better and awesomer and not have a bunch of stupid jerks working for it.
“Think they can take the news away from me, I’ll show them,” said Hamlin, who noted he hated having to share microphones with other reporters anyways, and his way-cooler news station would have a roller coaster inside it. “And also, also, also, also, you know what? Know what else? Wanna know what? Do you wanna know what? Also, the cameras at NBC are retarded.”
Hamlin, who has worked at NBC since 1980, reportedly told station producers after being informed his job had been cut because of economic circumstances that they were not the boss of him, then stomped up the stairs to his office.
And everyone knows the grips are like total dickweeds.
I am very upset to here about Ben Hamlin being laid off by NBC. I’ve had the pleasure t0 witness him in action at RIR since 2002 during the NASCAR and INDY Events. He takes great pride in his work and enjoys it tremendously. I think Ben is a wonderful and gracious person. I know he won’t let this get him down and who knows, he may just start his “Own Stupid News Station”.
Ben…If you read this, I hope to see you in May at RIR in the infield. I’ll get the door for you!
I think NBC 12 were idiots to get rid of Ben, He made the sports segment exciting with his enthusiasm and professionalism….Hey Ben you’re better off without them….me too, goodbye Channel 12, hello Channel 6!!!!