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article image'Sexist Comments' May Have Been Radio Stunt

Posted Jan 8, 2008 by  Eric S. Wyatt in Politics | 6 comments | 992 views
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A Hillary Clinton rally was interrupted on Monday by two "protesters" waiving signs and chanting "Iron Our Shirts", touching off renewed debate about sexism in American politics.
Some of the Internet chatter in the wake of the incident has indicate a bit of disbelief in both the timing and content of the "protest", charging Clinton with "planting" the protesters.

Others have speculated that the outburst was part of a radio hoax perpetrated by Boston-area radio hosts Toucher and Rich.

The photo of one of the protesters below certainly resembles one of the members of the Toucher and Rich staff.


Video still of "Iron My Shirt" protestor.
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Toucher and Rich staff photo. Note staff member Adolfo to the far left.
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The Daily News, who tracked down the protestors after the incident, lists his name as "Aldolfo Gonzales" which matches the information on the Toucher and Rich web site. According to the article, the other protester is named "Nick Gemelli". The radio show has an intern named Nick, though it is not clear at this time that it is the same person.

This story is developing.
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  • avatar Posted Jan 8, 2008 by  Chris V. (cgull)
    #1
    People are desperate for attention they just want their one minute fame. This looks very cheap.
  • avatar Posted Jan 8, 2008 by  Helena Handbasket
    #2
    The Clinton Corp has had some planting experience in this campaign by all accounts. I know she isn't the only candidate to make these moves. As well -- who and what is in the background when each are on podium/on air is an example of staging/planting. They all use it one way or the other.
  • avatar Posted Jan 8, 2008 by  Eric S. Wyatt
    #3
    I would have to argue that there is a difference between staging your podium/media to show you in the best light and manufacturing support, or protests, or controversy...and, if this is a "stunt" by a radio show, it is a very simple minded form of humor.
  • avatar Posted Jan 8, 2008 by  Helena Handbasket
    #4
    @ Eric S. Wyatt
    I would have to argue that there is a difference between staging your podium/media to show you in the best light and manufacturing support, or protests, or controversy...and, if this is a "stunt" by a radio show, it is a very simple minded form of humor.


    ...... a very slim difference to me, but I understand your viewpoint Eric. The games/stunts/shenanigans are definitely on...........
  • avatar Posted Jan 9, 2008 by  Eric S. Wyatt
    #5
    well...tearing up, getting protested, foot-stomping by Bill...it worked in NH....
  • avatar Posted Jan 9, 2008 by  Helena Handbasket
    #6
    @ Eric S. Wyatt
    well...tearing up, getting protested, foot-stomping by Bill...it worked in NH....


    lol -- sure did.

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