Can't watch the NBA Playoffs because of a tornado

[The Madcap]

A tornado plowed through the southwest part of my city, and the local ABC affiliate has preempted the basketball broadcast for constant updates and warnings.

So does it make me an asshole that people are probably homeless or dead and I'm pissed I can't watch basketball?

[boatboatboat]

does it make me an asshole that people are probably homeless or dead and I'm pissed I can't watch basketball?

Yes

[Wiggums5]

Yes

[Tree Rollins]

You must live near me b/c the same thing is happening. We have 2 abc channels though, and the other one was showing the game.

[The Madcap]

Yes

But what if I have money on the game?

[MUHerd37]

A tornado plowed through the southwest part of my city, and the local ABC affiliate has preempted the basketball broadcast for constant updates and warnings.

So does it make me an asshole that people are probably homeless or dead and I'm pissed I can't watch basketball?

Most definitely. Same thing happened to me years ago with USC/Tennessee national title game and the coal miners thing in Buckhannon W.V.

[The Madcap]

You must live near me b/c the same thing is happening. We have 2 abc channels though, and the other one was showing the game.

We seem to only have one. But then Time-Warner Cable recently renumbered all the channels in some absurd arrangement. I can't find shit.

[InTheDrink]

A tornado plowed through the southwest part of my city, and the local ABC affiliate has preempted the basketball broadcast for constant updates and warnings.

So does it make me an asshole that people are probably homeless or dead and I'm pissed I can't watch basketball?

Not one bit. We are under a tornado watch and they're cutting in and out of the game on abc and the Texas open on CBS. If I need that info why can't I just turn on weather channel?

Pure bullshlt

[The Madcap]

Most definitely. Same thing happened to me years ago with USC/Tennessee national title game and the coal miners thing in Buckhannon W.V.

Really? That's even worse than this. Tornadoes are unpredictable and anybody can be in danger. That thing was confined to the miners. What a bunch of bullshit.

PS: How many years ago was this? I don't remember USC ever playing Tennessee in that big a football game.

[VegasInsider]

No. You have priorities.

[The Madcap]

Not one bit. We are under a tornado watch and they're cutting in and out of the game on abc and the Texas open on CBS. If I need that info why can't I just turn on weather channel?

Pure bullshlt

Exactly.

My guess is that is has to do with poorer/rural people not having cable.

But seriously, do they need to take up the whole screen with this shit? We're all used to tickers by now, put it in a damn ticker!

[dfberger23]

A tornado plowed through the southwest part of my city, and the local ABC affiliate has preempted the basketball broadcast for constant updates and warnings.

So does it make me an asshole that people are probably homeless or dead and I'm pissed I can't watch basketball?

If it is no one you know then no, random people die every day.

[Wiggums5]

Not one bit. We are under a tornado watch and they're cutting in and out of the game on abc and the Texas open on CBS. If I need that info why can't I just turn on weather channel?

Pure bullshlt

probably because some people still don't have cable....probably some guys here actually

[The Madcap]

If it is no one you know then no, random people die every day.

That's what I'm thinking. Tornado today, drug overdose tomorrow, gang shooting next Thursday, what's the difference?

Oh, did I mention the tornado hit in one of the poorest/most ghetto sections of town?

Dammit.

Now I'm probably not just an asshole, but a racist asshole.

[Dokholiday]

I'm in Raleigh and called the news station to complain.

[InTheDrink]

probably because some people still don't have cable....probably some guys here actually

I like to call that "thinning the herd"

[King Mayan]

But what if I have money on the game?

you bastard, go help the victims...

[ttwarrior1]

dude watch online for free

[dom75]

No, you're not an a-hole at all. There are other channels I am sure that are covering the tornado within your area. Abc or whatever station it is should show the game. I get ticked myself when we have a bad rain storm and the streets flood with high water and all the local t.v. stations carry on for hours and hours about the same ole stuff. What ticks one off even more is they continue to show the same footage over and over and over. Am I sorry for others misfortune and loss with the weather, you dang right I am, but we all need to carry on as we can't stop living.

[jjgold]

Madcap if you have money on it you worry about your fukkin bet

Those people do not give a fuk if your house is fukkin leveled

Win your bet Son

[The Madcap]

I'm in Raleigh and called the news station to complain.

I tried myself. The line was busy. Fukkers. I hate WTVD. I hope you ruined somebody's day.

Incidently, when the hell did they close our Lonestar steakhouse? It was one of the few places seating past 10pm where you could get a decent steak.

[The Madcap]

Madcap if you have money on it you worry about your fukkin bet

Those people do not give a fuk if your house is fukkin leveled

Win your bet Son

I like your style Mick-jack.

[jjgold]

Whatever happened with tornado?

[Tk Fo Sho]

Not at all. I've been in this situation a couple of times and it pisses me off. There are plenty of places people can go to get their weather. If you're going to interrupt a game, then find another channel to put it on so people can f'ing watch it.

[The Madcap]

Whatever happened with tornado?

A bunch of people were killed and a shitload of buildings were destroyed. But I won my bet, so not only am I not dead or homeless, I've got an extra few bills to boot. I'd say it was a good weekend.

[jjgold]

Madcap good job

Glad your alright

We need your numbers here