#41: That’s a Little Personal, Don’t You Think?

Year: 2016

Network: NBC 12

In a 2016 news segment, Virginia anchor Eric Phillips delivered an unintentional punchline that had viewers in stitches. Instead of advising them to “check your pantries” for faulty rice cookers, he comically urged everyone to “check your panties.” The slip of the tongue swiftly made waves online, with viewers creating memes and sharing the moment widely.

In the spirit of professionalism, Phillips promptly apologized for the humorous mishap, as one does in such situations. It served as a gentle reminder that in the fast-paced world of news broadcasting, a slip of the tongue can happen to even the best of us. It’s all part of the live-on-air adventure.