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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The Boss is channeling Bush Sr.
MadisonConservative on April 13, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Make me. THPPPPPPTTTTT!!!!!
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Unbridled liberal hate.
hawkdriver on April 13, 2009 at 5:55 PM
You know one of the ways to tell what people consider important? You look at how they spend their time.
TheBigOldDog on April 13, 2009 at 5:55 PM
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 5:51 PM
Nice posing while management is around, Roger Waters.
As soon as they are gone, you can go back to treating other posters like garbage with your condescending, egotistical
narrative.
But you are right about one thing, Beck did a fine job in a tough situation.
kingsjester on April 13, 2009 at 5:55 PM
I guess that’s what some call it…
I’d call it something else entirely.
MadisonConservative on April 13, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Why thank you, QueenJester.
Have I mentioned lately that you are a tool?????
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 5:57 PM
If Beck were the nut job conspiracy freak that his detractors say he is, he would have immediately gotten the guy a chair. As it was he was rationalizing the situation. Is the guy making a hyperbolic comment about how he feels about the gravity of the situation we were charting? Did I hear him correctly? What is the context?
csdeven on April 13, 2009 at 5:57 PM
portlandon on April 13, 2009 at 5:57 PM
A lot of redundancy in those 3 words.
“Liberal” covered it. The unbridled hate was a given.
Professor Blather on April 13, 2009 at 5:57 PM
Wow, I’m seeing a lot of Michelle here. Quite nice!
And Allah. Interesting the threads that get the bosses involved.
That said, is it worth it to watch Beck? Or can you get him without cable? Or just not bother? And I hope the guy is okay.
Vanceone on April 13, 2009 at 5:57 PM
Looked like he was slain in the spirit of Beck.
Valiant on April 13, 2009 at 5:57 PM
All I know is when it all goes to hell in a handbasket I want MICHELLE, BECK, PALIN, and yes…even ALLAHPUNDIT on my side.
Oh, and our awesome military too, of course.
Rightwingsparkle on April 13, 2009 at 5:57 PM
Is it a full moon or something because the anger level here is higher than normal and it’s unpleasant. The Beck hate I can tolerate because he’s the topic, but the attacks on the people commenting doesn’t add much to the conversation. Not pointing to any particular person(s) – just say’n. Regardless of your politics, we are still human — well — most of us.
BrideOfRove on April 13, 2009 at 5:58 PM
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 5:57 PM
The Pee Wee Herman Defense. Nicely done, Roger.
kingsjester on April 13, 2009 at 5:58 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
I think it’s fair game for a post. But you always make a snarky remark about Glenn. I don’t understand it. And I don’t know why we have to have these guys post with abusive language. There are other places for it, but usually not Hotair.
Bambi on April 13, 2009 at 5:59 PM
Glenn Beck is the only person on TV right now who understands where we are going. One need only read about those who have gone before us to realize it.
Where we are going is ugly and Beck is the only one on TV being honest about it.
Read about Weimar Republic of Germany 1920 – 23 (1/466 billionth of starting value), Zimbabwe 2003 – Now (6 quadrillionth of the starting value and continuing to fall), Former Soviet Union 1993 – 2002 (1/14th of starting value), Argentina 1975 – 1983 (1/1,000th of starting value), Austria 1921 – 23 (about ¼ of starting value), Bolivia 1984 – 86 (1/1,000 of starting value); Bosnia-Herzegovina 1992 – 93 (1/100,000th of starting value), Brazil 1960 – 94 (1 trillionth of starting value), Chile 1971 – 73 (1/3rd of starting value), China 1947 – 55 (1/10,000th of starting value), Greece 1943 – 53 (1/50 trillionth of starting value), Hungary 1945 – 46 (100 quintillionth of the starting value), Hungary 1922 – 23 (1/4 of starting value), Israel 1976 – 86 (1/16th of starting value), Japan 1934 – 51 (1/362nd of starting value), Poland 1990 – 94 (1/10,000th of starting value), U.S.A. (Confederate States of America) 1861 – 65 (1/90th of starting value, and then, by the end of the Civil War, the Confederate Dollar depreciated to zero)
PierreLegrand on April 13, 2009 at 5:59 PM
I missed this as I was flipping back and forth between Beck and Hardball. I nearly passed out seeing Matthews coming close to acknowledging tea parties as smart politics. He had big issues with Fox coverage but at least he acknowledged it. First I heard of it was when I flipped to Beck and he mentioned it along with a report that the guest was fine. I think they had EMT’s brought in and the guest was apologizing. Beck acknowledged it was great for ratings but clearly he was relieved the guest was ok.
msmveritas on April 13, 2009 at 5:59 PM
If you want to criticize something I say, feel free to mention the comment.
If you just dont like me in general, then feel free to bite me.
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 5:59 PM
Too bad the guy went down; I wanted to see where they were going with that, even though I knew the point. In about 5 years, out Federal Bonds will be downgraded.
toliver on April 13, 2009 at 6:00 PM
“Why thank you, QueenJester.
Have I mentioned lately that you are a tool?????
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 5:57 PM”
“Make me. THPPPPPPTTTTT!!!!!
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 5:55 PM”
Jesus Christ…what is this, 5th f’n grade?
LtE126 on April 13, 2009 at 6:01 PM
Glenn just joked: “Watch tomorrow. We promise no guests will pass out. Though you never know. Maybe I’ll pass out.”
A true happy warrior.
Michelle on April 13, 2009 at 6:02 PM
Michelle on April 13, 2009 at 5:49 PM
Haha, that’s hilarious, although I’m sure it wasn’t funny at the time. In a way it’s comforting to know that those things happen to even the best of us.
I’ve seen people pass out so quickly their heads smacked the floor. They were ok, and they had just gotten dizzy from standing in one position too long. You gotta get your head down. I got dizzy in animal labs a couple of times, partly because of the blood, and partly from standing still to watch the procedure. I would “accidentally” drop my papers so I could spend some time bent over putting them back in order. That worked just fine.
juliesa on April 13, 2009 at 6:02 PM
I must admit, I thought it part of the act at first.
Griz on April 13, 2009 at 6:02 PM
You can just call me The Wall or Roger. Mmmmmkay dumbass???
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Doesn’t it say it all?
radiofreevillage on April 13, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Nice to see Michelle in the comments! Old school rock and roll, baby!
Spirit of 1776 on April 13, 2009 at 6:03 PM
This is true. As bad as it gets, Glenn does lift the spirits a bit.
portlandon on April 13, 2009 at 6:04 PM
I’ve had someone faint like that in front of me before. It catches you off guard and it takes a few seconds to get out of your funk and realize what’s going on. Lighten up.
jimmy2shoes on April 13, 2009 at 6:04 PM
Michelle!!!”The Wall’s” being mean to me!
LtE126 on April 13, 2009 at 6:07 PM
Ever since you reappeared on the Hot Air scene as “The Wall after being banned as “Roger Waters”, you have insulted, denigrated, and ridiculed any posters that disagreed with you about Sarah Palin and other subjects. To try to take a high-minded approach while AP, Ed, and Michelle are around, is disengenuous, at best. That is all I was saying.
kingsjester on April 13, 2009 at 6:07 PM
You are a typical Palintologist cultist that considers any rational thought about your own private Xenu as a personal affront. That’s your problem…its your programming. BAAAAAAAAAA!!! Sarah is wonderful! BAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 6:09 PM
I get the feeling the real Roger Waters has somewhat more self-awareness.
Jim Treacher on April 13, 2009 at 6:10 PM
Yes, she is.
jimmy2shoes on April 13, 2009 at 6:10 PM
Uh, let me guess. I voted for Obama, right Treach?!?!
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 6:11 PM
I don’t know who those guys are Michelle, but at least you had a table to duck under. A couple years ago I was on cruise and barfed right in front of Colin Firth while waiting for the elevator. He was kind enough to hand me a barf bag.
I. Wanted. To. Die.
Knucklehead on April 13, 2009 at 6:11 PM
It’s too bad the studio people had to be asked to come to the aid of a fallen man. Someone has collapsed and they just stand there looking. They expected Glenn to carry him to the hospital on his back?
keep the change on April 13, 2009 at 6:11 PM
Facepalm.
portlandon on April 13, 2009 at 6:12 PM
Edited for brevity and honesty.
MadisonConservative on April 13, 2009 at 6:12 PM
“You are a typical Palintologist cultist that considers any rational thought about your own private Xenu as a personal affront. That’s your problem…its your programming. BAAAAAAAAAA!!! Sarah is wonderful! BAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 6:09 PM”
Man that didn’t take long for you to snap back into your real self. No warming up in the bullpen or anything.
DU is calling. Get your ass back there, beatbag.
LtE126 on April 13, 2009 at 6:13 PM
Edited for honesty.
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 6:13 PM
I had the stomach flu back in January. Two days after it passed I had just finished a 32 oz bottle of water and went to go check the laundry. I started to pass out and I was doing the Fred Sanford “I’m comin Elizabeth” walk. It was quite dramatic I assure you.
It scared me quite a bit. I felt sorry for the 911 operator who had to listen to me give out my address..
“342..Bleeeeeeeccchhh..”
What was that sir?
342.. Baarrrrrrrrrrrrrrffffff..”
GoodBoy on April 13, 2009 at 6:14 PM
I don’t think Beck is clever enough to pretend to be what he is. He’s just that much of dork. He’s also funny and often spot on in his analysis.
spmat on April 13, 2009 at 6:14 PM
That’s odd KH. I’d give almost anything to be able to throw up on Sean Penn. Does he do the cruise ship circuit?
hawkdriver on April 13, 2009 at 6:14 PM
Do you provide a hetero interpration to your ramblings??
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 6:14 PM
interpretation (sp)
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 6:14 PM
Translation complete.
portlandon on April 13, 2009 at 6:15 PM
No, that would mean leaving the house.
Jim Treacher on April 13, 2009 at 6:15 PM
Even with the ankle monitoring bracelet?
portlandon on April 13, 2009 at 6:17 PM
“I know you are but what am I?I know you are but what am I?I know you are but what am I?I know you are but what am I?I know you are but what am I?I know you are but what am I?I know you are but what am I?I know you are but what am I?
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 6:13 PM”
You guys all know this is the kid that was made to push the penny down the aisle of the bus with his nose, while everybody kicked him in the butt…
LtE126 on April 13, 2009 at 6:17 PM
Hot Air is warming up to jump the shark. I see The Fonz headed our way. Damn pity too.
John D on April 13, 2009 at 6:18 PM
I’m not a fan of any of the talking heads whether they are liberals or conservatives but Beck at least handled the situation well. I’ll definitely give him that.
Benaiah on April 13, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Ah, the oh-so-clever comedy genius has never heard of absentee balloting.
Typical post:
Poster A: Here are reasons that I believe that Sarah Palin is a tad weak in various areas…………
Treacher Response: Well, you got your guy in the white house that you voted for, right? So, what do you care.
Poster A: Uh, no, I voted republican, but I really think Palin hurt the cause ultimately.
Treacher: Boring condescending comment followed by “you voted for Obama anyway”
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 6:19 PM
Well if you insist , I’ll ditto that.
the_nile on April 13, 2009 at 6:19 PM
I saw it live too and think Glenn did NOT handle it well. the guy said he was passing out twice and all Glenn did was hold his hand. How did he think he could support him that way? I was yelling at him to drop that stupid card he was holding and grab the guy! Geez Glenn. Love you, but help people when they say they are passing out. He could have been really hurt by falling.
woohoo on April 13, 2009 at 6:19 PM
Be nice. He would have used spaces between sentences.
MadisonConservative on April 13, 2009 at 6:21 PM
I think when something like that happens, people are momentarily stunned and don’t know what to do. My only experience fainting was many years ago in Chicago at an outdoor restaurant on a sweltering hot day. I stood up and went down immediately on the cement. Somebody must have called 911 in a panic because when I woke up there were several firetrucks, an ambulance and way too many people staring at me. A very nice fireman took care of me and carried me away from the crowd. On the downside, it was the most humiliating experience of my life. On the upside, I dated the fireman for a couple of years. Silver linings everywhere.
sherry on April 13, 2009 at 6:21 PM
I watched it live. I was amused when Glenn first came out from behind his desk and apologized for his jeans, not expecting to have to come out from behind.
Now one of the most widely watched Beck clips ends with an overhead shot of him in his jeans.
He handled it really well.
Sarjex on April 13, 2009 at 6:22 PM
MadisonConservative on April 13, 2009 at 6:22 PM
They are even worse than that. I recall (violent content warning) this video and still wonder how the guy with the camera could not only just keep rolling, but move in for a close-up. I have a friend who claims he moved in to help because you can see his hand, but he should have dropped the camera and helped.
hawkdriver on April 13, 2009 at 6:23 PM
I’d note that you seem upset, but it’s not really something new.
Jim Treacher on April 13, 2009 at 6:23 PM
“I think when something like that happens, people are momentarily stunned and don’t know what to do. My only experience fainting was many years ago in Chicago at an outdoor restaurant on a sweltering hot day. I stood up and went down immediately on the cement. Somebody must have called 911 in a panic because when I woke up there were several firetrucks, an ambulance and way too many people staring at me. A very nice fireman took care of me and carried me away from the crowd. On the downside, it was the most humiliating experience of my life. On the upside, I dated the fireman for a couple of years. Silver linings everywhere.
sherry on April 13, 2009 at 6:21 PM”
Chicks dig us, Sherry.
LtE126 on April 13, 2009 at 6:24 PM
fify
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 6:24 PM
Rule number one: DON’T LOCK YOUR KNEES!
Black Adam on April 13, 2009 at 6:25 PM
The NSOR has made sure he can’t do that without every mom on his block picking up their baseball bats.
csdeven on April 13, 2009 at 6:25 PM
It’s tough to know what to do in those situations. It’s live TV. It’s not like Beck stood over him laughing or something.
Jim Treacher on April 13, 2009 at 6:25 PM
I find your fictional writings very amateur. You really lost the essence of the characters you are trying to represent. Treacher would never sound so dull. You are overcasting Palin in all of your rantings. Use other characters to broaden the story you are trying to tell.
Your overall work has earned a D-.
portlandon on April 13, 2009 at 6:25 PM
Actually, you are the one who seems to be in an eternal bad day. I am always laughing as I pwn people like you…only to have the retort be “you voted for Obama”.
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 6:25 PM
Oh, a FANBOY!! I must have missed his clever comments.
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 6:27 PM
We have yet to see yours.
MadisonConservative on April 13, 2009 at 6:27 PM
fify
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 6:28 PM
I hadn’t thought of this in years, but when I passed out in 7th grade woodshop, the school office called mom at work and only told her that she needed to come to the school ASAP because her son had been involved in an “accident” in woodshop. I’m sure that mom had a lovely drive to the school envisioning every possible worst case scenario involving kids and table saws.
rw on April 13, 2009 at 6:28 PM
At least you’re magnanimous in victory.
Jim Treacher on April 13, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Holy crap-a-doodle…I just saw four posts by “the Boss” on one page!!!
I don’t know why, but I immediately thought, “…with some fava beans and a nice chianti…” when I read this. Call me sick.
Geministorm on April 13, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Fireman? And you are right, nothing like a Chicago fireman! Best in the business.
sherry on April 13, 2009 at 6:29 PM
Actually the real Roger Waters is a completely unhinged moonbat.
Ann NY on April 13, 2009 at 6:30 PM
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Dude is a FIREMAN!!!!
I went to college. No wonder we cant relate.
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Galatians 5:22-23
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.”
GoodBoy on April 13, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Okay, so this is a tribute.
Jim Treacher on April 13, 2009 at 6:31 PM
You can find them here.
portlandon on April 13, 2009 at 6:31 PM
I don’t know who does the cruise circuit, they hide up in their fancy suites while I’m down with the poor folks in steerage. I’ve got a big month long European river cruise planned for June….from London all the way to Russia and then another Mediteranean cruise for next fall.
If I see Sean, I’d be honored to puke on him for ya Hawk.
Knucklehead on April 13, 2009 at 6:32 PM
Look dude, I was there and Beck did all he could do. Beck is an over the top personality and he says and does wacky stuff all the time. He is always looking for someone to “get” his brand of hyperbolic humor. At first, he simply thought the guy was reciprocating and when it was clear the guy wasn’t kidding, Glen was waiting for the guy to sit himself down if he needed to. When it was clear the guy wasn’t cognizant enough to handle that, Glen then grabbed his hand. But it was too late.
csdeven on April 13, 2009 at 6:32 PM
And a massive obama supporter during the campaign.
hawkdriver on April 13, 2009 at 6:32 PM
Do you still slide down the FIREMAN POLE????
WEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
And then get in your red truck??
VROOOM VROOOM!! RED SIRENS ON!!
YAY!!!!
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 6:33 PM
For those of you who keep saying didn’t handle well — You are lame.
Watch it again. The 1st time the guy mumbled it. The 2nd time he heard and asked if he was okay and if he wanted to sit down.
You all act like this is an everyday occurrence. It’s not. The one time I passed out, my face was in floor before I had time to react or even sit down. Elapsed time: about 1 second.
But I’m sure all you geniuses, who are critical, would have handled it perfectly, especially on live TV. The fact he grabbed his hand saved him from possibly smashing his head on the floor.
TechieNotTrekkie on April 13, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Thnx G/B,
I was drifting into to the abyss of ignorance.
thomasaur on April 13, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Insulting Fireman: Check
Let’s see WALL, you have Policemen,Serviceman,handicapped,down syndrome,Cancer, & Child Abuse yet to go. But somehow, I think you will get around to them.
portlandon on April 13, 2009 at 6:34 PM
“I went to college. No wonder we can’t relate.
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 6:30 PM”
Totally agree with you on that one, Wall.
And..
Thanks Sherry, wink.
LtE126 on April 13, 2009 at 6:34 PM
Now why would you degrade puke that way?
csdeven on April 13, 2009 at 6:35 PM
That first trackback headline is just HILARIOUS:
Gotta love the new media.
iamse7en on April 13, 2009 at 6:36 PM
GoodBoy on April 13, 2009 at 6:30 PM
Thanks, GoodBoy. It was a very appropriate scripture. Who do you think the “King” in my name refers to?
kingsjester on April 13, 2009 at 6:36 PM
“Do you still slide down the FIREMAN POLE????
WEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
And then get in your red truck??
VROOOM VROOOM!! RED SIRENS ON!!
YAY!!!!
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 6:33 PM”
Dude…you’re f’n crazy.
LtE126 on April 13, 2009 at 6:36 PM
I’m jealous! I wanted to do a Rhine River day cruise when I got EVACed to Landstuhl but the MWR folks wouldn’t let me go with a cast on my arm. After I retire (if they ever let me) I swear I’m going to do something like you’re talking about. I only got to see the area close Landstuhl, but it was so pretty. If the rest of Europe is anything close, I’m sure it’d be well worth it.
hawkdriver on April 13, 2009 at 6:38 PM
I may be f’n crazy but I had tears in my eyes from laughing so hard as I typed that.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Wall on April 13, 2009 at 6:38 PM
I thought Beck handled the situation extremely well. Grace under pressure.
powerpro on April 13, 2009 at 6:40 PM
I went to college and have yet to understand any of your points. I get your opinions; but cannot figure out your points nor if you are that whacked out or if you are a troll.
p.s. don’t get caught in fire, Wallboy, someone not to your ‘standards’ might just not be so eager to help ya out – condescending little twerps can fend for themselves. Me, I’ll take firefighters any day.
Branch Rickey on April 13, 2009 at 6:42 PM
A Countdown guest just fainted after Olbermann sucked all the air out of the room.
Jim Treacher on April 13, 2009 at 6:43 PM
I lol’d
thinkagain on April 13, 2009 at 6:44 PM
Bob the Builder is on soon for you.
Branch Rickey on April 13, 2009 at 6:44 PM
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