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6 memorable news bloopers

Dropping the f-bomb might be a fireable offense, but it's nothing local news hasn't seen before

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A.J. Clemente had a rough first and last day as a news anchor for NBC affiliate KFYR-TV in North Dakota, getting fired for saying, “Fucking … shit” on air.

Clemente’s slip-up was pretty bad, but local news has long been a source of unintentional comedy, rife with f-bombs and sexual innuendo that have gone viral. Below are some of the most memorable slip-ups in recent history:

1. Keep fucking that chicken:

2. Curb job, blow job:

3. The ass cream vendor:

4. Top cock:

5. But … he’s gay!

6. What in the FUCK are we doing out here?:

By Prachi Gupta

Prachi Gupta is an Assistant News Editor for Salon, focusing on pop culture. Follow her on Twitter at @prachigu or email her at pgupta@salon.com.

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