What a joke
If you live outside of Southwestern Pennsylvania, you might might not be aware of the latest stunt by Wild Things public address announcer Bill DiFabio. The following is the Associated Press story about the incident at Mike Tomlin's weekly press conference and there is a link below to the video. At least Bill pronounced Casey Hampton's name correctly:
Visit from fake Santa doesn’t amuse Steelers coach
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Santa Claus’ visit to Mike Tomlin’s weekly news conference Tuesday didn’t elicit a “ho, ho, ho” from the less-than-amused Steelers coach.
Bill DiFabio, a sports announcer from Washington, Pa., traditionally dresses up as Santa for the pre-Christmas press gathering and often pokes fun at the Steelers coach for a few moments. Former coach Bill Cowher often went along with the gag.
Tomlin also played along initially, asking, “What have you got for me, Santa?” and inviting DiFabio to join him at his desk in front of the room.
But when DiFabio commandeered the news conference for more than five minutes, passing out gifts and cracking jokes about fellow sportscasters, the Browns and Cowboys, nose tackle Casey Hampton’s weight and the woebegone Pirates, Tomlin became impatient.
To end the unrehearsed skit, Tomlin — who could be heard sighing several times throughout the comedy bit — grudgingly agreed to toss a football to the fake Santa.
“If that will get you out of here,” Tomlin said.
Tomlin repeatedly emphasized the Steelers (11-4) would not treat Sunday’s meaningless game against the Browns (4-11) like an exhibition, and he apparently did not appreciate a comedy skit interfering with his message.
Later, the Steelers said there would be no future appearances from Santa at any of their news conferences.
The video.
Visit from fake Santa doesn’t amuse Steelers coach
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Santa Claus’ visit to Mike Tomlin’s weekly news conference Tuesday didn’t elicit a “ho, ho, ho” from the less-than-amused Steelers coach.
Bill DiFabio, a sports announcer from Washington, Pa., traditionally dresses up as Santa for the pre-Christmas press gathering and often pokes fun at the Steelers coach for a few moments. Former coach Bill Cowher often went along with the gag.
Tomlin also played along initially, asking, “What have you got for me, Santa?” and inviting DiFabio to join him at his desk in front of the room.
But when DiFabio commandeered the news conference for more than five minutes, passing out gifts and cracking jokes about fellow sportscasters, the Browns and Cowboys, nose tackle Casey Hampton’s weight and the woebegone Pirates, Tomlin became impatient.
To end the unrehearsed skit, Tomlin — who could be heard sighing several times throughout the comedy bit — grudgingly agreed to toss a football to the fake Santa.
“If that will get you out of here,” Tomlin said.
Tomlin repeatedly emphasized the Steelers (11-4) would not treat Sunday’s meaningless game against the Browns (4-11) like an exhibition, and he apparently did not appreciate a comedy skit interfering with his message.
Later, the Steelers said there would be no future appearances from Santa at any of their news conferences.
The video.
posted by Chris Dugan at
8:48 PM
7 Comments:
That skit was amazing. Amazing Tomlin didn't knock him out.
I've heard that stupid bafoon make so many mistakes that I can't count them all. He sure loves himself a lot and that's a good thing because nobody else does.
He's a fine announcer, if you don’t believe it, just ask him.
Now that the Wild Things made the decision not to bring Jelks back, they ought to do the same with this clown. DiFabio makes so many dumb errors that it is downright embarrassing.
Since Barack Obama is promising ‘change’ the Wild Things should follow his lead and make a lot of changes also! What a great change it would be not having to listen to Good ‘Ol Bill DiFabio again this season.
Come on Wild Things – change is in the air, don’t get left behind. Give DiFabio the bird same as you did with Jelks!
Richard
Billy D. is a true rectum specialist!
I found it amusing,like many of the posts on this blog that have nothing to do with the subject.
Billy D. is just another "local yokel" hilbilly. Ain't never done nothing useful - never will!
Know why the Wild Things won't get rid of Defaybeo?
It's because he's white.
Billy D. and Jamal, what a pair!!!!
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