This week marks 12 years since one of the best (and one of the first) viral videos off all time was born. Here’s the annual backstory.
Celebrating the Atlanta Falcons’ Super Bowl LI disaster
March 29, 2017 by
“For the catastrophic implosion of the Falcons is something we should observe and cheer whenever possible.”
The Mobile Leprechaun turns 11
March 12, 2017 by
This month marks 11 years since one of the best (and one of the first) viral videos off all time was born. It’s hard to believe that much time has passed.
Celebrating National Oreo Day with exciting trivia
March 7, 2017 by
I couldn’t let National Oreo Day go by without recognizing the cookie’s greatness. Fletcher Mackel wasn’t impressed.
Reddit user posts pronunciation list for Louisiana last names
January 17, 2017 by
Who hasn’t struggled with a Louisiana last name? A user of the social news aggregation site Reddit recently posted a list with some of the more difficult-to-pronounce last names.
Retired firefighter’s hilarious obituary goes viral
August 11, 2016 by
William Ziegler, a former firefighter with the New Orleans Fire Department, left the world with a bang a couple of weeks ago thanks to his colorful obituary.
In-depth: The best #WrongScottWalker ever
July 21, 2016 by
I expected a few misdirected, angry tweets targeting me, the wrong Scott Walker, but last night was unlike any other for me on social media.
The Mobile Leprechaun turns 10! Here’s the annual backstory…
March 13, 2016 by
Wow. Has it really been 10 years since the legend of the Mobile Leprechaun was born?
‘Sharknado 3’ viewing party and costume contest — and I’m a judge
July 9, 2015 by
Join us on July 22 at Pizza Nola in Lakeview.
The Mobile Leprechaun: Nine years later, we still haven’t found da gold
March 15, 2015 by
Nine years ago, the Mobile Leprechaun was born. It was one of YouTube’s first viral videos and the original has amassed more than 24 million views. I had the distinct pleasure of introducing the story and it’s been down hill ever since.
Fletcher Mackel’s green suit returns in grand fashion
February 26, 2015 by
When St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the green suit appears. Video and tweets inside chronicle the suit’s journey since its debut in 2012.
Blooper video: Scott walks into the forecast… with a James Bond twist
December 16, 2014 by
Thanks to my co-worker Bill for making me look less ridiculous. Or more ridiculous. I can’t decide.
I made a list… a selfie list
August 21, 2014 by
I take a lot of selfies, no doubt. But am I worthy of this list? NOLA.com thinks so. For the record, most of my selfies feature me AND other people on the set during newscasts. Anyway, here’s a list. I’m on it. Enjoy.
