Videoing of personal tragedies

[Stephen Cherry]

Here is one thing I don't understand. Apparently, these days it is cool to take a video when someone is having a hard time, and post the video on the internet as a joke.

Case in point, one individual lost his truck at a boat ramp, and someone takes the time to video it, and post it on youtube as a joke. No mention that the person may not even be able to go to work the next day, just the joke.

Am I some sort of relic, but when I see someone having a hard time, I think if there is some way that I can help, rather than to post it as a joke.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQpVv11dUTM

[John Coloccia]

Here is one thing I don't understand. Apparently, these days it is cool to take a video when someone is having a hard time, and post the video on the internet as a joke.

Case in point, one individual lost his truck at a boat ramp, and someone takes the time to video it, and post it on youtube as a joke. No mention that the person may not even be able to go to work the next day, just the joke.

Am I some sort of relic, but when I see someone having a hard time, I think if there is some way that I can help, rather than to post it as a joke.

Isn't that what reality TV is all about....the ONLY thing it's all about? Anyhow, jut FYI, by posting the link here you're just advertising for him and making him even more popular.

[Chuck Wintle]

its a perverse form of fun, those that take delight in other peoples tragedies. its fun until it happens to them.

[Stephen Cherry]

Anyhow, jut FYI, by posting the link here you're just advertising for him and making him even more popular.

That's true. My concern though is the lack of concern for other peoples losses. I'm not sure what it is, but it's a lack of something.

[Jeff Monson]

I'm not sure what it is, but it's a lack of something.

Lack of respect IMO, instead of offering a helping hand, just stand there and video tape the poor guy. If it were me I'd offer to help, and if refused I'd go on my way and mind my own business.

[John Coloccia]

Lack of respect IMO, instead of offering a helping hand, just stand there and video tape the poor guy. If it were me I'd offer to help, and if refused I'd go on my way and mind my own business.

Maybe I'll start taking video of all the jerks taking video. That would be interesting. I'm guessing it will ruffle more than a couple of feathers, not that I've ever had any problem with ruffling feathers.

[Bill Huber]

I think it is awful, look at that show on TV, Americas Funniest Videos, I just don't think it is funny at all to see someone fall off the stage or or get hit with a ball.
What is funny about a kid on a sled slamming into a tree, I just don't get it and that is why I don't watch any of those shows.

[Mike Henderson]

I think it is awful, look at that show on TV, Americas Funniest Videos, I just don't think it is funny at all to see someone fall off the stage or or get hit with a ball.
What is funny about a kid on a sled slamming into a tree, I just don't get it and that is why I don't watch any of those shows.

That's exactly the way I feel about it.

Mike

[Jim Rimmer]

I think it is awful, look at that show on TV, Americas Funniest Videos, I just don't think it is funny at all to see someone fall off the stage or or get hit with a ball.
What is funny about a kid on a sled slamming into a tree, I just don't get it and that is why I don't watch any of those shows.

I used to watch AFV but it got to the point that too many were staged or somebody was going to a.fall; b. drop their drawers; c. loose their teeth; or d. get hit in the groin with something.
Many of them make you ask "Why were the taking the video?" Answer: Hoping yo win the $10K

As to the OP, I agree. It's as bad as news reporters sticking a camera and microphone in someone's face and asking how they feel about their loved one being killed or their house burning down.

[Eric DeSilva]

For better or worse, virtually all humor is based on misfortune, whether your own or someone else's.

[Brian Tymchak]

As to the OP, I agree. It's as bad as news reporters sticking a camera and microphone in someone's face and asking how they feel about their loved one being killed or their house burning down.

Agreed.. One of the big reasons I don't watch much local news anymore.

[Ryan Mooney]

I think it is awful, look at that show on TV, Americas Funniest Videos, I just don't think it is funny at all to see someone fall off the stage or or get hit with a ball.
What is funny about a kid on a sled slamming into a tree, I just don't get it and that is why I don't watch any of those shows.

I actually have a related problem with most TV shows. You start out liking a character (or at least sympathizing with them) and then it turns out that they're a jerk as well .. and hey everyone on the show is a jerk. Don't like any of them, can't even really feel sorry for them just really don't even want to deal with them at all. I get to deal with plenty of jerks in my real life, why would I want to watch a bunch of people being jerks on tv as well? I can't decide if its gotten worse or if I'm just more sensitive about it.

[Jim Matthews]

For better or worse, virtually all humor is based on misfortune, whether your own or someone else's.

Humor is based on another's misfortune.
Tragedy is based on yours.

[Myk Rian]

Lack of respect IMO, instead of offering a helping hand, just stand there and video tape the poor guy. If it were me I'd offer to help, and if refused I'd go on my way and mind my own business.

Help, how. Pull the whole thing out yourself.

I didn't hear a single word from the person taking video, that made a joke of the whole thing.
Maybe the person taking the video just happened upon the scene. Maybe it was his brother, and was asked to post it.
Maybe some thicker skin is in order around here. You don't know the whole story.

[Pat Barry]

This is no different than gawkers on the freeway or various other day in and day out news items. Nothing wrong with the video per se. Maybe it will even help one of us to remember to set the parking brake or put it into park the next time we visit the boat landing.