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BROADCASTER GEORGE HOOK is a man whose opinions can generate huge reaction.
However, the Newstalk host today tweeted a picture showing that sometimes that reaction goes beyond the acceptable.
Hook tweeted the picture today, showing a letter sent to him, saying that while he considers himself mentally strong, this type of mail “gets to him”.
The letter reads:
too bad your head wasn’t between the bumpers, It might have improved your brain and cured your slurring and dropped words. Stay in bed you Freak…..you are a disgrace to Broadcasting, a complete babling imbecile. Stay at home and play with your soldiers. [all sic]
The picture generated a wave of support for Hook.
Speaking on his Newstalk show this afternoon, Hook said that he would not allow the letters deter him from broadcasting.
He said the postcard had been read first by his wife, Ingrid.
“No matter how strong you think you are, when you get hate mail, it affects you.
“I was unfortunately in a car accident and the opening line is a reference to that.”
He said that the postcard contained a wanted poster for Osama Bin Laden and was accompanied by “an angry letter from a Leinster supporter” over an article which Hook wrote saying that Robbie Henshaw should stay in Connacht.
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Obviously we can rule out Ray Darcy his post card would have been more condescending.
I actually laughed out loud at that one. Well done sir
The person who wrote it has no idea when and how to use capital letters or punctuation. They also misspelled babbling and sent the post-card anonymously. One can thus deduce that the author is both a moron and a coward and their opinion is consequently worthless.
I really like Hook. He’s not afraid to say what most people are thinking…
And Hook will be getting even more hate-mail from open-borders loons and liberal multicultural advocates for eloquently summing up the majority of the Irish people’s feelings on Paris and the migrants situation.http://www.independent.ie/opinion/columnists/george-hook-let-us-not-be-coerced-into-being-liberal-34222985.html
Kudos to you George, not usually a fan but you and colleague Ian O Doherty are one of the voices in the Irish media who are articulating the Irish people’s views on these issues.
Donal O Keefe has probably already tarred him as a racist on Twitter.
Sertorius…well said,I read Georges article yesterday..liked it…and Ian O Doherty is one of the straightest most secure journos in Ireland.these lads don’t court liberal approval…I wish we had more.
Scertorious…. as the resident Pro-Israeli troll, it’s ironic you don’t like multiculturalism and open borders in Europe. Not a fan of history I take it….
Shouldnt use “irish peoples feelings” like your speaking for everyone.
Sometimes George would drive you mad but he is allowed his opinion like all of us. He’s only flesh and blood of course he would be hurt by these nasty comments. I love listening to him even though we sometimes have differing views. That’s why we live in a democracy. Don’t mind the idiots George your a pain sometimes but we love you !!
Wishing a brain injury on someone just because their opinions don’t tally with yours is vile! The thing that makes Hook’s show so listenable is that unlike other presenters, he freely shares his personal views and invites reaction both positive and negative.
When George initially raised concern about refugees entering Ireland I strongly disagreed. However as time has passed, with the events of Paris and discovery that people in this country have been radicalised, I think everyone has become slightly more nervous at the prospect.
I wouldn’t be able for this sort of abuse, I can barely cope with getting red thumbs on the journal!
I just gave you a red thumb but I didn’t really mean it.
We may have a record here :)
I’m off for therapy now! Boo hoo
Martin King,clearly having not caught on to twitter yet,signing off on a tweet
I thought that was sweet.
Debbie
At least he’s not claiming he’s targeted simply as he’s a man. When some female broadcasters, politicians, and authors get similar grief they just love to pretend it’s because they’re women. Everyone in the public eye gets grief.
I think George is great on the radio. Really good radio when George speaks his mind.
The coward that sent the card forgot to put his /her name and address on it
So George could have the right to reply
I wonder if it was from Brian Hayes. Hook destroyed him in a Q&A on the border crisis. I wasn’t a fan of him before that day but he earned some respect from the way he handled such a slippery, conniving guest.
I don’t always agree with George, rarely actually, but I enjoy him all the same. All the crazy, dreadful things going on in the world, and the author of that despicable note chooses to unleash his vitriol over a rugby article.
Hook is great , he is one of the few who calls it as it is re Merkels Syrians , his piece in yesterday’s Indo expressed clearly what the majority think , but when you have RTE , The Irish Times and Aodhain O Riordain etc working day and night telling us about the wonders of Multiculturalism we need more like him and Ian O Doherty and Kevin Myers , judging by The events in Brussels there may be a glimmer of hope that the politicians might open their eyes before we all end up like Malmo
Correction: We will NEVER need more “Ian O Doherty’s”. Like ever.
Yeah I like George..I wouldn’t have thought he would get hate mail….though there was a Journal poster last night who made it very clear he/she wasn’t well disposed toward him,because he “has issues”…. who hasn’t? I was shocked!!!!!
Love George hook.Very witty and v down to earth.The a***hole that sent that letter is obviously a listener.
I’d say that when you get to vent your opinions through Newspapers and Radio and the listener or reader has no way of discussing a different opinion then some people will get frustrated at being preached to.
George is a Preacher.
It’s easy, tune to a different station. I did
Please don’t worry George – much respect to your ramblings here. Good common sense.
I never heard of that geezer up until a year ago.
(I don’t follow sport)
Who exactly is this “George Hook”?
He sounds like an old man trying to make a last splash.
A bit like an Irish Donald Trump.
Pat he is a silly blue shirt auld fart who thinks he knows rugby inside out … His fellow panellists on RTE are regularly caught laughing at the nonsense he comes out with …. Oops did I just offend him there … Tough … If you have a big gob like George then you should expect a bit of rough and tumble in life .Im sure the people on the receiving end of his right wing politics would love to have his little problems … Yawn
Im sure he knows alot more about rugby than the majority of people… You bitter sap. Crawl back into your hole, your opinion is welcome there.
Ha ha the journal police have arrived^^^
Get a life George and stop being such a notice box. When you hold such extreme views on certain subjects (a lot with which I agree), you have to expect this, sorry!!! You won’t die, your life has not been threatened. So, STOP LOOKING FOR NOTICE GEORGE!!!
Not this crap again. He must have a book out or something else to sell.
Gas
What are these people so cross about?
Sticks And Stone’s Will Break My Bones But Names Will Never Hurt Me.
George should know you cant please all of he people all of the time and just ignore this nonsense.
notice box- I haven’t heard that since 4th class.
George is an old tool, time for the bingo hall.
It not just ‘unfortunate’ that he was in a car accident, he has a long string of road traffic offences behind him, so much so that a judge described him once as a serial offender. He admits he regularly speeds and refuses to change his ways.
I suspect Michael Graham
Why doesn’t the moron just turn off the radio if he doesn’t like what he’s hearing? He’ll give himself a heart attack.
A good lesson from Parks and Recreation to be learned here on writing anonymous letters! https://youtu.be/8azD4tCV8-A?t=44s
A good lesson from Parks and Recreation to be learned here on writing anonymous letters! https://youtu.be/8azD4tCV8-A?t=44s
My tweet of “support for Hook” is that this kind of abuse is unacceptable, irrespective of somebody’s mental strength, views on rugby, or views on any other issue. I completely disagree with George Hook’s views on immigration and refugees and his dismissal of reports of racism in the Cork Evening Echo yesterday. I don’t believe he understands how offensive and dangerous his comments are for giving legitimacy to these views. At least I am giving him the benefit of the doubt that he doesn’t.
There is nothing wrong in playing with soldiers.
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