The Ten Worst Media Disasters of 2010

6. Gov. Jan Brewer Forgets…Ummm…What Was I Saying?
During a September gubernatorial debate in Arizona, Governor Jan Brewer froze when asked to make her opening statement. If you hate the awkward humor in The Office, you’re probably going to hate this train wreck. If you’re a fan of the show, you now know what Michael Scott would look like as a southwestern politician.

5. Carl Paladino (R-NY) Threatens to Kill Reporter
Even in an election year marked by unusually hostile press relations, New York gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino’s confrontation with a reporter stood out.
When he ran into New York Post reporter Fred Dicker in September, he threatened, “You send another goon to my daughter’s house, and I’ll take you out, buddy.” When Dicker asked how, Paladino chillingly responded with one word: “Watch.”

4. Mel Gibson’s Unhinged Racial Rants
July’s release of phone calls Mel Gibson made to his ex made Michael Richards, Roman Polanski, and Phil Spector look like regal statesmen.
The racist tapes captured a deeply abusive man who threatened to murder his ex. The Hollywood pariah was briefly cast in a career comeback role in the upcoming sequel to The Hangover. But the cast – which had no problem working with convicted rapist Mike Tyson – drew the line at Gibson.
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