Is that it? C’mon folks, move on down the road. Nothing more to see here.
For more than a week, America has formed a massive gaper’s block over the Manti Te’o saga. But unless Te’o truly is found to be more than a naive victim of a hoax, I think the story ended with Katie Couric’s interview airing yesterday.
Really, is there anything more to say? As I watched the show, I couldn’t help think how sad this whole thing is. Bottom line: These are people with some serious issues here.
I thought Couric did a good job. Keep in mind, this is a woman who has interviewed presidents and other world leaders. Ask Sarah Palin how she feels about Couric. She knows what to do.
Will Leitch of Sports on Earth had an entertaining column, attaching numbers to the interview.
* Number of times Ronaiah Tuiasosopo was called a “Christian crooner:” 1
* Number of times Katie Couric asked a question and, before Te’o could answer, the show cut to commercial or a montage of more questions: 6
* Number of times Katie put on her glasses to ask a question: 2
* Number of times Te’o denied knowing anything about the scam: 1
* Number of times Te’o claimed there was something he “couldn’t fake:” 1
Now it’s over. Some people had a good laugh. Some people got to spout off about the sorry state of journalism. Many others just simply gawked.
But that’s enough. Time to move on to the next bizarre story.