The BBC had to apologize for a "joke" by Danny Kelly, afternoon host on BBC WM, a radio station located in central England. Apparently, he told his audience that Queen Elizabeth II had died while playing the national anthem in the background. Bad idea? Yep. Kelly was suspended for a week. - 2010
Former Tribune Co. CEO Randy Michaels issued a list of 119 words and phrases which should never be spoken on WGN-AM/Chicago by anchors or reporters. Included on the list: "Alleged", "area residents", "campaign trail", "diva", "incarcerated", "perfect storm", "reportedly", "untimely death", and "you folks". - 2010
