Posted on 02/17/2010 3:24:04 PM PST by TaraP
Sky News presenter Kay Burley was forced to make an on-air apology today after mistaking a tribute to Ash Wednesday on American vice president Joe Biden’s forehead for a ‘large bruise’.
The controversial Miss Burley, 49, made the comments during a conversation with the news channel’s U.S. correspondent, Greg Milam.
When made aware of her ignorance during a commercial break, Miss Burley then compounded her insulting words by saying: ‘I’ve said three Hail Marys, everything is going to be fine.’
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
Rocket scientist.
better brush up on your religious days there twit
Anyone could make this mistake with Biden. Biden a religious man???? that is just too absurd...
HA! It turns out she should know exactly what a bruise looks like: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1028007/Pictured-The-incredible-moment-Sky-TV-presenter-Kay-Burley-grabbed-rival-throat.html
I am a talking head...oops, I went off script. I am a talking head...oops, I went off script. I am a talking head...oops, I went off script. I am a talking head...oops, I went off script.
Her "Hail Mary" crack was dumb, though.
Unless it’s the mark of the Beast.
‘Remember, man, thou art dust and unto dust thou shalt return.’
Or the priest can say (when applying the ashes)
“Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel.”
I think that’s what I would have said to him.
Just a CINO.
(Catholic in Name Only)
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Did you hear the latest joke? Joe Biden walked into a bar ... and got a bruise on his head.
Exactly. Until I married a Catholic and converted, I had no idea what Ash Wednesday was, and would not have known why he had a dark mark on his forehead. I do agree her Hail Mary comment was stupid. She should have just said, “I’m sorry, I didn’t know that. I’m glad to have learned something.” and moved on.
Well seeing as it was Biden it is understandable she would think it was a bruise. I wondered about it myself, forgot it was Ash Wednesday.
just wow
I would have figured Biden just fell headfirst into some of his own BS.
Biden supports abortion, how could he be a practicing Catholic?
Left me rolling on the floor LMAO. Joe Biden is just the kind of guy who seems to broadcast no religious affiliation at all.
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