Robyn Gallagher » hurricane katrina http://www.robyngallagher.com Adventures in words and web Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:35:23 +0000 en hourly 1 High waters everywhere http://www.robyngallagher.com/2005/09/06/high-waters-everywhere/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=high-waters-everywhere http://www.robyngallagher.com/2005/09/06/high-waters-everywhere/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2005 11:52:00 +0000 Robyn http://www.robyngallagher.com/2005/09/06/high-waters-everywhere/ Continue reading →]]> I’ve been watching a lot of CNN International and BBC World over the last few days, and I’ve seen a lot of coverage of Hurricane Katrina. I soon discovered that in times of emergency, when they suddenly have to say something for a news report, people say the darndest things.

“Hot and bothered by a shortage of water.” – A BBC reporter.

“There ain’t- There isn’t no water.” A Biloxi resident uses her fancy talk for the TV crew.

And my absolute favourite:

“New Orleans is the Venice, Italy of the world.” – New Orleans native Richard Simmons.

By the way, how’s about donating to the Red Cross?

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