Video: Guest collapses on Glenn Beck’s show
posted at 5:23 pm on April 13, 2009 by Allahpundit
Evidently he’s okay, but was feeling ill this morning and became light-headed during the segment.
Never a dull moment with GB. Although I confess, I always thought he’d be the first one to pass out on his show.
Update: Only on GB could people think this might actually be part of the show.
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That was quick…they pulled the video..
originalpechanga on April 13, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Good for Glenn; he handled it well.
Ed Morrissey on April 13, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Dude.
Abby Adams on April 13, 2009 at 5:25 PM
He’s got the vapors!
lorien1973 on April 13, 2009 at 5:25 PM
Funny, whenever I see Beck I fall asleep also…
right2bright on April 13, 2009 at 5:26 PM
This? You post this!? While I admit this is compelling video, sure to be viral… Why have you guys still not posted the video I sent you of the crew of the Maersk Alabama? Again, this would easily be the most popular video to come out today. Red meat. Crew saying they were under attack for a week, saying they never lost control of the ship, calling the pirates a-holes, demanding Obama send the Navy to get these guys, etc. etc.
RightWinged on April 13, 2009 at 5:26 PM
“We need to revive him. Get my gas can!”
Jim Treacher on April 13, 2009 at 5:26 PM
Hmmm,
Way to rush to his aid, Fox people.
originalpechanga on April 13, 2009 at 5:27 PM
I am glad he is ok — and Glenn did a great job on live TV handling it.
I probably would have fainted right after the guest did if I had to keep going with the show.
Michelle on April 13, 2009 at 5:27 PM
*yikes*
I never watch Beck. He’s a screamer.
AnninCA on April 13, 2009 at 5:27 PM
He’s ok and Glenn did fine
It’s not a big deal
Defector01 on April 13, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Other people have BDS or ODS. I have GBDS, I don’t believe a single thing this man does is genuine or legit. I wouldn’t be surprised if it wasn’t orchestrated, how has this never happened on any live news program before? Whatever Glenn Beck you suck forever.
DeathToMediaHacks on April 13, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Always ready with a swipe at Beck, eh AP.
pseudonominus on April 13, 2009 at 5:28 PM
Thank goodness he did not hit his head.
madmonkphotog on April 13, 2009 at 5:29 PM
BTW, the entire segment makes no sense.
AnninCA on April 13, 2009 at 5:29 PM
I can’t watch the video right now but is it possible they thought it was part of the segment?
Cindy Munford on April 13, 2009 at 5:29 PM
“On next weeks episode, Glenn will have a man shot out of a cannon, while on fire, & playing a trombone.”
portlandon on April 13, 2009 at 5:29 PM
I saw it when it was broadcast.
Not sure why Mr. Pundit sees the need to comment, or provoke comments. Perhaps Mr. Pundit could expand the post with an update as to why he sees something noteworthy here.
Perhaps there could be a contrast to the NASA astronaut just returned from six months on the International Space Station who also fainted while on stage with the Shuttle crew who brought her home.
Skandia Recluse on April 13, 2009 at 5:29 PM
Who else here thinks that if this happened to Olberdouche, he would have been pissed that the guy was interrupting his rant?
csdeven on April 13, 2009 at 5:29 PM
See what Obamanomics is doing to us?!=/They make me sick too. I hope he recovers quickly. Beck handled it well.
canditaylor68 on April 13, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Lay off. Readers were emailing the tips line asking for the video or recommending that it be posted.
Michelle on April 13, 2009 at 5:31 PM
And of course it happened when Beck is having another one of his armageddon scenarios, does he literally do those everyday? I’m so glad I don’t know the answer to that. Rush Limbaugh in a car is kind of funny and over the top. Sean Hannity is painful but harmless. Glenn Beck freaks me right the fuck out and it’s because he’s so obviously fake and calculated. Oh and classy with the jeans buddy.
DeathToMediaHacks on April 13, 2009 at 5:31 PM
I hope he feels better.
Beck handled it pretty well.
MadisonConservative on April 13, 2009 at 5:31 PM
When the guy was saying he was passing out, I honestly thought at first he was joking about the topic – as in, this was so disasterous, it was harmful to his health. And then, next thing I knew, dude was going down. I hope he’s okay.
It’s always a bit scary when someone collapses in front of you, and you don’t know why (not an obvious seizure or cause). Well, at least it is to me.
Anna on April 13, 2009 at 5:31 PM
Glenn handled it very well. Kudos and I am glad the man is okay.
carbon_footprint on April 13, 2009 at 5:31 PM
If this had happened on Olbermans show, he would be looking all around frantically looking for Bush & Cheney shooting poison darts.
portlandon on April 13, 2009 at 5:31 PM
It’s not supposed to, it’s supposed to freak you out and make you think Obama is destroying the economy and we’re headed for complete societal meltdown in less than five years. His segments have no other purpose.
DeathToMediaHacks on April 13, 2009 at 5:32 PM
In Obamba’s voice…”Ya’ll need some water? Here brother, hydrate yourself….make room for the EMT’s…do we have any EMT’s?…”
LtE126 on April 13, 2009 at 5:32 PM
The guy turned really pale. Yikes.
eforhan on April 13, 2009 at 5:32 PM
Now you know how bad the economy is..
the_nile on April 13, 2009 at 5:32 PM
You don’t think a guest fainting dead away on one of the biggest news shows in the country is something people are interested in seeing?
Allahpundit on April 13, 2009 at 5:32 PM
Saw it live. I thought he was kidding at first. Then he started falling.
amerpundit on April 13, 2009 at 5:32 PM
The seething hostility and unfounded accusations are really given a nice boost by the needless profanity. Well done.
Jim Treacher on April 13, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Behold, the compassion of a liberal.
Blacksheep on April 13, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Erudite. Is that Thomas Frank posting?
Oh, it’s just a typical liberal showing “compassion”.
MadisonConservative on April 13, 2009 at 5:34 PM
I’ve still yet to understand Allah’s apparent hatred for Beck.
The clip above doesn’t have the whole segment, but it made perfect sense.
Yeah, I thought that it was until he asked for someone to help and tossed to commercial.
RightWinged on April 13, 2009 at 5:34 PM
Michelle said to lay off.
I advise you all to listen.
Rightwingsparkle on April 13, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Obamba would have said he “fell out” just to up his “street cred”.
LtE126 on April 13, 2009 at 5:35 PM
I’m suprised everyone on the set doesn’t faint due to the hyperactive atmosphere of the show.
therightwinger on April 13, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Finally! A remedy to Liberal insanity! Can they bottle it and make it airborne?
portlandon on April 13, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Thanks for sharing, lefty conspiracy hack.
CP on April 13, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Wow, that was quick getting this posted Allah. I’m glad he’s ok, and I’m also curiously amused that Beck gets under DTMH’s skin so much.
Awww Hack, you widdle baby…is Beck getting in yer melon?
ornery_independent on April 13, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Aww one of the many reasons I stopped blogging, commentators like death to media hacks, I could never understand why liberals felt the need to troll conservative sites. Weird. As for the fainting, that was really tough to watch, everyone handled themselves well but I feel badly for that guy who fainted because he will no doubt be featured on the Daily Show and made fun of.
nswider on April 13, 2009 at 5:36 PM
Never lock your knees when standing for prolonged periods. Saw this happen many times in bootcamp.
maintenanceman on April 13, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Twice the guy said he was passing out and Beck just kept asking if he was OK.
Well, NO, he wasn’t OK, he clearly said he was passing out!
Good thing he grabbed his hand right before the tumble.
reine.de.tout on April 13, 2009 at 5:37 PM
One of those rare threads where we have Ed, AP and Michelle leave comments and DTMH leaves a profane, stinker of a comment.
Great job.
carbon_footprint on April 13, 2009 at 5:37 PM
Wow. You are quick. I saw that live half an hour ago.
I’d pay money to see the Allah-lair. How many TV’s and DVR’s do you have running at once?
Is there a cool Captain Kirk chair in the middle of the room? I’ll bet there is.
Professor Blather on April 13, 2009 at 5:38 PM
Good job, Glenn. As usual.
Bugler on April 13, 2009 at 5:38 PM
I’m not a doctor, but I have had the misfortune of almost fainting once in a doctor’s office when I had blood drawn. I turned incredibly pale and got tunnel vision, started going deaf, couldn’t smell… It was really scary. Apparently they are called “vasovagal reactions” and basically your blood pressure drops and the blood runs out of your head. I feel really bad for the poor guy… It’s embarrassing and scary at the same time. I’m glad he’s ok.
Outlander on April 13, 2009 at 5:39 PM
He warned Glenn – he said “I’m passing out” and “I’m gone” right before he dropped. I am glad he’s okay.
darwin-t on April 13, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Irony: Foul-mouthed troll challenging someone’s class for wearing jeans.
Michelle on April 13, 2009 at 5:39 PM
It’s not personal. It’s just business. Beck is good for business.
TheBigOldDog on April 13, 2009 at 5:40 PM
I am watching Beck, and the gentleman is fine. This was not a stunt. If people want to make statements, just watch the show, then let us know what you think. I love Glenn, like him or not.
L
letget on April 13, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Don’t you mean “I wouldn’t be surprised if it was orchestrated” or “I would be surprised if it wasn’t orchestrated”?
Double negative.
Disturb the Universe on April 13, 2009 at 5:40 PM
The economic situation makes me feel faint as well.
Rae on April 13, 2009 at 5:40 PM
Makes a positive…
TheBigOldDog on April 13, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Not bowing to and worshiping a person does not equal “hatred”.
People should learn that and back off on the polemics.
MadisonConservative on April 13, 2009 at 5:42 PM
…and how will Olbermann characterize this?
Hmmmm.
perroviejo on April 13, 2009 at 5:42 PM
When I think of the next four years, I feel faint, too.
DrMagnolias on April 13, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Which guy would you rather be… Beck’s guest or…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlWDJQXeihg
RightWinged on April 13, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Eh dont worry about DTMH- he just finds it scary that the “wingers” might act on what Beck says,but he doesnt quite know what they will do…
DTMH just so steeped in projection that it scares the hellouta him.
canditaylor68 on April 13, 2009 at 5:43 PM
The story will be linked on the news reports tonight with Harry Kalas collapsing and dying in the press box in Nationals Park today.
jon1979 on April 13, 2009 at 5:43 PM
Dear Mods: When the boss calls somebody a troll, is that’s what we call permission?
Passing out is the worst. It feels like you’re falling into a very dark tunnel. And it’s very embarrassing when you’re revived by your first date.
Jim Treacher on April 13, 2009 at 5:43 PM
And you freak all of us out with your nutty crap. And I see you’re also a fashionista on what folks wear on TV.
Well done trollboy.
Knucklehead on April 13, 2009 at 5:44 PM
I don’t like Beck. I think the paranoid goofball stuff is a(an?)act. I appreciate what he’s doing though.
Whatever pulls us together.
LtE126 on April 13, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Who said anything about bowing and worshiping? I’m just talking about Allah’s constant, seemingly obsessive, mocking of the man, especially when Beck is the most mainstream person we have telling the full story of the defecits and debt being built.
RightWinged on April 13, 2009 at 5:44 PM
You really think we need Glenn Beck to point out Obama’s economic meltdown? Really?
Seems Obama’s doing just fine proving that one on his own, Sparky.
Professor Blather on April 13, 2009 at 5:45 PM
I hope he’s ok. I don’t mean to make light of the situation but…he told Beck he was passing out like, 3 times.
SuperManGreenLantern on April 13, 2009 at 5:46 PM
Relax. He doesn’t need your help and unlike you, he realizes it’s good for business. That’s how HE gets paid. Or do you honestly believe he just happens to constantly find fault with every “popular” conservative?
TheBigOldDog on April 13, 2009 at 5:46 PM
Factual update.
the_nile on April 13, 2009 at 5:46 PM
His delivery is very unorthodox. There’s no disputing it.
Now, I and many others like that new twist. Others, understandably, react to it with caution and yes, some disbelief. Doesn’t make one hate him to blink when he breaks down or uses five different faux voices in one segment.
MadisonConservative on April 13, 2009 at 5:46 PM
Ouch! Michelle just leaned over and smacked that geek.
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 5:47 PM
I love that Beck grabbed his hand immediately and held on even though he wasn’t sure if the guy was serious. Character. Beck has it.
BrideOfRove on April 13, 2009 at 5:47 PM
I don’t tweak my opinions to drive up traffic and don’t care for the accusation that I do. You’re basically calling me a liar. I’m not.
Allahpundit on April 13, 2009 at 5:47 PM
+1
pseudonominus on April 13, 2009 at 5:47 PM
You’re AP’s spokesperson, now? Don’t perceive high emotion where there is none, buddy.
MadisonConservative on April 13, 2009 at 5:48 PM
I’ve been in a situation somewhat like this, where I was sick and under hot set lights and I started getting light headed and wanted to put my head down. However I remembered to breathe and was fortunate enough to not pass out, although I was definitely getting tunnel vision and hearing my heart pumping in my ears. Not fun. To say this is a gimmick, is simply stupid. I could imagine Glenn and the crew were wondering what the hell to do because something like that seems surreal in the moment that it’s happening. Can we get DTMH sick and set his d’mass under some hot stage lights so we can watch him pass out?
Honoris Causa…
Silverblade
Silverblade on April 13, 2009 at 5:48 PM
Actually, I’ve got something worse: Getting seasick on a National Review cruise during a panel session with Bernard Lewis and Victor Davis Hanson a few feet away, and having to duck under the big conference table and surreptitiously throw up into an empty water glass while hiding behind the tablecloth, only to get out from under the table and have someone ask for a photo.
Hypothetically speaking, of course… ;)
Michelle on April 13, 2009 at 5:49 PM
I like how Beck was explaining how the whole economy was going to fall and then the guy fell (sympathy pains?)
Poor guy…bad enough to faint, but on TV…now what you would call a good start to the week for him
AmericanUnderground on April 13, 2009 at 5:49 PM
That is scary. I bet you anything the guy is diabetic. He knew he was going to pass out, so he probably knows it can happen with his diabetes. Poor Glenn didn’t realize he was serious.
sarainitaly on April 13, 2009 at 5:49 PM
So then you actually have issues with:
Fred
Beck
Rush
Palin
Those are 4 that come to mind immediately.
TheBigOldDog on April 13, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Who said anything about bowing and worshiping? I’m just talking about Allah’s constant, seemingly obsessive, mocking of the man, especially when Beck is the most mainstream person we have telling the full story of the defecits and debt being built.
RightWinged on April 13, 2009 at 5:44 PM
I don’t think I ever see any mockery of Beck from AP. A lot of it is teasing headlines. When did conservatives turn so soft? I know we’re living in a liberal age but, good grief, let’s lighten up a few. Glad Beck was able to hold the fort down with this event
youngO on April 13, 2009 at 5:50 PM
I cant believe how fast you guys got this one here. That is why I check back here on an hourly basis…sometimes sooner if I’m at work.
And AP is right, how is it that Beck wasn’t the first to have a heart attack or at least pass out on his show?
Great health segment too, I never knew you could actually tell you where going to pass out seconds before it happens.
Vigilante on April 13, 2009 at 5:50 PM
As per the new Green Room feature, blogging is a vehicle by which folks who have a need for notoriety, get to show everyone how smart, connected, hip and cool they are. I expect McShamnesty’s RINO daughter to be blogging there soon.
If you would have left well enough alone, the video would have made it to the front page as long as someone else could have made themselves the center of attention by doing so. Your mistake was pointing out the video. Even if you don’t know the blogger, they know each other and they have to out-do each other.
They aren’t ALL like that, but most are. MM does what she does because she believes. She basically dumped Bill O over a matter of principle. All she had to do is let Bill use her like a doormat and she would have had a weekly, or nightly feature on his show.
The ego is a powerful monster that has to be fed and it cares not whom or what it consumes in order to become bigger.
csdeven on April 13, 2009 at 5:50 PM
handled it very well Mr. Beck.
JohnGalt23 on April 13, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Question of the day.
MadisonConservative on April 13, 2009 at 5:51 PM
They’re looking for an echo chamber, dude.
A lot of conservatives tend to be sheep that think if anybody steps out of line, they are no longer part of the flock. Thus, if you dont worship Sarah Palin, you are a “troll” or, to use the Treacher technique, you voted for Obama.
Weak stuff.
Glenn Beck handled the situation like a pro
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 5:51 PM
“Irony: Foul-mouthed troll challenging someone’s class for wearing jeans.
Michelle on April 13, 2009 at 5:39 PM
Ouch! Michelle just leaned over and smacked that geek.
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 5:47 PM”
Quit kissing Michelle’s ass you goofy twerp. She’s here and you’re gonna play nice nice?
Take a walk, freak.
LtE126 on April 13, 2009 at 5:51 PM
I passed out too when I saw Obama’s budget. Get healed at a Tea Party near you.
faraway on April 13, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Yeah. Some anecdotes I don’t need a mental image of :P
lorien1973 on April 13, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Not sure what you mean by “issues.” If you’re asking me if I think they do things that are worthy of criticism sometimes, then yes.
Allahpundit on April 13, 2009 at 5:52 PM
priceless, cs! Plus huge possibility the ‘progressive’ UberdouchemanN will be on this {and not actually care about the human being who passed out; also, forget about actually covering the confiscation of liberty and the by-product of your labor – instead it will be the intellectual lightweight droning on and on for “52 minutes of Beck’s guest passes out” – with the ‘scooby doo’ music cued up too!
Branch Rickey on April 13, 2009 at 5:52 PM
…and this is now a lead story on Drudge. It’s gonna be an accidental ratings bonanza for Beck. Top that John Leibowitz!
ornery_independent on April 13, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Haha, she’s human!
Anyway, those examples all do suck… but not sure if they’re worse than the old waking up wondering “where are my pants and who are all of these people?”
RightWinged on April 13, 2009 at 5:52 PM
So, just to understand, using the F-bomb in a post is classy, but wearing jeans in public is not. I see. Good thing we’ve never had, say, a Presidential candidate wearing jeans, right?
TheQuestion on April 13, 2009 at 5:52 PM
Poor guy. He’s never gonna hear the end of it.
patriette on April 13, 2009 at 5:53 PM
Glenn handled it well. The poor guy. I hope he is all right. I’ve fainted several times before and you literally know when it’s going to happen. Too bad it happened on live TV. Take care Buckner.
jencab on April 13, 2009 at 5:53 PM
Irony X 1000.
portlandon on April 13, 2009 at 5:54 PM
He had gas?
rihar on April 13, 2009 at 5:54 PM
Get healed at a Tea Party near you.
faraway on April 13, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Yes Lord!
youngO on April 13, 2009 at 5:54 PM
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