Unusual Commentary Amidst LA Riots
During continuing protests in Los Angeles, KABC-TV’s live footage exhibited a Waymo self-driving vehicle engulfed in flames. The scene drew significant attention, especially when a news anchor’s commentary seemed to downplay the surrounding violence.
The anchor noted, “Things look relatively peaceful at this time,” despite flames and smoke billowing from three burning cars. He further remarked, “It’s hard to say we’ve taken away the cars that caused these fires.” It felt a bit perplexing, to say the least.
He later cautioned about the tense atmosphere, claiming, “It can be very unstable if law enforcement is moved incorrectly, disrupting the enjoyment people find in watching cars burn amid this tumult.” Really? “A lot of people enjoy watching the cars burn” struck many as a strange comment in such a serious context.
In the wake of this odd commentary, numerous viewers shared their reactions online. Here are a few highlights:
