Thursday 30 November 2006

A short Walkley off a long career

An unscheduled moment in the Walkley Award ceremony tonight. The Sunday Telegraph's Glenn Milne got up on stage as unsteady as a newt and assaulted Stephen Mayne, who was presenting the Walkely award for the best photographic essay or business something or other. (I wasn't paying that much attention.)

Which of the following reports sounds like the most plausible response from the journalists in the audience?

The Age says:
"You are an absolute disgrace," an outraged Mr Milne shouted, as an audience of the nation's media elite erupted into laughter.

The Sydney Morning Herald says:
Milne then began berating Mayne from the stage as the audience, which consisted of a representation of Australia's top journalists, looked on horrified.

If you missed the mess, Laurel has given the link to the YouTube video in her comment below. (Thank you!) Decide for yourself whether the audience was amused or horrified.