CNN is spending time covering the tragic situation surrounding Lamar Odom but it seems that the network doesn’t even know what Odom actually looks like, given this graphic of LaMarcus Aldridge that the network prominently displayed during a segment on Odom’s condition.
“Quick: we need a pic of Lamar Odom.”
“Well, this guy’s name is L-A-M-A-R—“
“Close enough, run with it." pic.twitter.com/AJBErdWa3u
— Steve McPherson (@steventurous) October 15, 2015
Naturally, people were not pleased with the incredible blunder by the “esteemed” news station.
Really cnn? That is so sad … When did Lamar become lamarcus pic.twitter.com/FxYkOdzHFt
— Matthew Smith (@M_Smitti) October 15, 2015
Can we please show some respect @CNN, how hard is to find an accurate picture. It literally takes 2 seconds. https://t.co/6O4Hkj1bMY
— Fidus Achates. (@DeionMost) October 15, 2015
CNN's incompetence is off the charts since the debate ended Tuesday.
https://t.co/HUZnhUZsyW
— Bernie Sanders 2016 (@SubyWill) October 15, 2015
Lamar, Lamarcus, two Black dudes who ball… all the same to @CNN https://t.co/WEK1jVlbQn
— Mr. ManSitChoAzzDown (@AngryBlkManDC) October 15, 2015
You can tell by the picture they used that CNN has their best people on the Lamar Odom story
(via @TheMouthLAKings) pic.twitter.com/QtcP32OysS
— Someone's An Idiot (@SomeonesAnIdiot) October 15, 2015
Congrats @CNN on using the correct headshot for your story. Brilliant work by your staff. @bustedcoverage pic.twitter.com/RsjzHfjia8
— The Mouth (@TheMouthLAKings) October 15, 2015
CNN: More evidence that every 24-hour news channel is pretty much worthless.