How about KO doing a 'best' person in the world?

[Quixote1818]

Several months ago I sent the program a letter suggesting such. They obviously haven't decided to do it. I know good news doesn't sell like bad news does but I think 30 seconds of taking the time to recognize three beautiful, sincere people who are making a positive difference in the world would be awesome and something I would look forward to watching each night.

Anyway, perhaps if this thread sticks around a bit someone from the show might see it and give the idea more thought.

[Mythsaje]

1. If you're going to tilt at windmills, this is a good choice...n/t

[medeak]

2. K & R

[MADem]

3. Because when the best person turns into an asshole, it gets on the touter

It's WAY safer to stick with the worst.

Keep in mind, OJ was a beloved sports figure, Hertz spokesman, and comedic actor before he killed his wife. Ted Haggard was a God-fearing, popular (amongst a certain set, anyway) and charismatic preacher before we learned he was a meth-head in denial.

Put people on a 'Best' pedestal, and someone will want to knock them off.

It's human nature.

[TheUniverse]

4. Thats something to think about.

Keith Olbermann does about 200 shows a year. So that means he would give the award to 600 people a year. Obviously when you get a sample that big, a handful are gonna be secretly pedophiles, thieves, murderers, etc. So if Keith gave the "Best person in the world" award to someone who it is discovered 2 years later is a pedophile, O'reilly would be saying Olbermann supports pedophilia.

[Buns_of_Fire]

5. He did once -- a few months ago

He even pre-empted the standard "Worst Person in the World" segment for it.

I can't remember what the occasion was, or who it was for, but I believe he said something like "this will NOT be a normal feature."