Construction Worker Rick Sanchez Explains BP’s ‘Top Kill’ Oil Well Plugging Attempt

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by Frances Martel | 4:59 pm, May 26th, 2010

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Rick Sanchez understands BP’s so-called “top kill” attempt to plug the oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico, and he’s ready to share his discovery with the world, clad in an outfit that would make David Hodo proud. Too bad his production team doesn’t seem to agree.

In a video posted on Twitter moments ago, Sanchez uses a large black tube, a highlighter, and a straw to explain what BP is planning to do to the oil well– stick a tube over it and stuff it with mud from the sides. Yes, there is audible snickering. The explanation worked well enough for one of the laughing staffers to bet him dinner, then $5, then ten sodas that Top Kill won’t work, before someone in the background asks, “Is it lost on anyone how singularly unqualified Sanchez is to describe this?”

For the record, not everyone agrees: MSNBC’s Luke Russert thinks Sanchez does a better job explaining “than anybody I’ve seen so far.” Luckily for Russert (and, frankly, for us), the best thing about this clip is that Rick Sanchez promises “we’re going to do this on TV at some point.” We can’t wait!

Sanchez’s science lesson below:

BP oil leak, CNN, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf Oil Spill, Luke Russert, rick sanchez, Top Kill, twitter

MrsHubertHarris

I have no idea really what he is talking about. Could anyone explain this “top kill?” to me in simpler terms? Do people think this is really going to work?
Moderate

Rick Sanchez is an idiot that tries too hard.
felixw

If Sanchez could successfully identify the Gulf of Mexico on a map, that would be a big step forward for him.
Puter Boi

Rick Sanchez describing a “top kill” is rather ironic….just ask Jeffrey Smuzinick.
Oh wait….
JohnSimpson

Ricky boy, you wear a hard hat in a danger zone not in a studio, you ignoramus.
The Real Royal King

Mrs. Harris, it is much like controlling auto lactating by filling a bra with freeze dried coffee and putting it on.
The Real Royal King

I can’t say that I much favor Sanchez’ reporting style, although it is a legitimate style. He’s just such a neat family guy and so pleasant that I have to like him. I’m not sure that he has a counterpart at FOX or MSNBC since they do virtually all commentary and little news, but I appreciate the fact that unlike Beck, Hannity, Olbermann and O’Reilly, Sanchez doesn’t bring all of his emotional and psychological baggage into my living room.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Brad-Defay/100000426987957 Brad Defay

ANYONE TRY TO CRIMP PIPE FEED LINE TO SLOW DOWN LEAK, JAWS OF LIFE TYPE CRIMP BY AN UNDERWATER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT???
Fuzzlenutter

Best.Line.Ever!

“Is it lost on anyone how singularly unqualified Sanchez is to describe this?”