All articles tagged with #misquote
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Sports
Mets reliever Jorge López was designated for assignment after a tumultuous game and a misquoted statement. Initially reported as calling the Mets the "worst team," López clarified he meant he was the "worst teammate." Despite his apology and clarification, the Mets cited his behavior and lack of remorse as reasons for the DFA.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Engadget
Sony published a misquoted interview with Naughty Dog head Neil Druckmann, attributing controversial statements about AI and future projects to him. Druckmann publicly corrected the misquotes, leading Sony to remove the interview and issue an apology for the inaccuracies.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Game Informer
Sony has removed an interview with Naughty Dog's Neil Druckmann after he clarified that he was misquoted, particularly about the potential impact of Naughty Dog's next game. Druckmann emphasized his excitement for the project but did not claim it would redefine mainstream perceptions of gaming. Sony apologized for the inaccuracies and the interview has been taken down.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Insider Gaming
Neil Druckmann clarified on Twitter that he was misquoted in a recent Sony interview, where it was claimed he said his next project would "redefine the mainstream perceptions of gaming." Druckmann explained that his lengthy, tangential answer was edited, and he actually spoke about his excitement for Naughty Dog's new, fresh project, which he believes will be an incredible moving experience.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
The New York Times is facing criticism for allegedly altering a key quote from Hunter Biden's press conference, where he denied his father's financial involvement in his business dealings. The Times initially omitted the word "financially" from the quote, sparking backlash on social media. The article was later updated with the correct quote, but without an editor's note or correction. This is not the first time the Times has been accused of stealth-editing reports related to Hunter Biden. Critics argue that these incidents highlight media bias and a lack of transparency.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona faced criticism on social media after misquoting President Ronald Reagan's famous line during a recent event. Cardona mistakenly said, "We're from the government. We're here to help," instead of the actual quote, "The nine most terrifying words in the English language are ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’" Social media users mocked Cardona's lack of understanding of the historical quote, with some calling for his resignation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is facing criticism after misquoting former President Ronald Reagan's famous statement about government intervention. During a meeting with Western state governors, Cardona stated, "We're from the government, we're here to help," misrepresenting Reagan's original warning against government interference. Critics, including conservatives, have expressed their dismay at Cardona's misquote, highlighting the importance of historical knowledge for those in positions of authority. Cardona, who has been in charge of the Education Department since March 2021, has not responded to inquiries about whether he was joking.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KOCO Oklahoma City
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters faced backlash after comments he made about the Tulsa Race Massacre during a speaking engagement. Walters clarified that he would never tell a child that they are less of a person or inherently racist based on their skin color, but he believes that judging individuals' actions is important. Some opponents claimed Walters denied the racial aspect of the massacre, but he argued that he was misquoted and rejected the idea that race defines a person. The exchange went viral, with Walters accusing reporters of twisting his words. He later released a statement affirming that the massacre was racist and inexcusable, emphasizing the importance of accurate history education and not making children feel inferior based on their race.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
A Washington Post reporter admitted to tweeting an inaccurate quote of Senator John Fetterman from his office without verifying it against the video. Fetterman, who suffered a stroke last year, had difficulty speaking during a hearing on Tuesday. The senator's health has been under scrutiny, and he has struggled to adjust to life in the Senate. The mainstream media has been criticized for whitewashing his health problems during the Senate campaign.