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La Correspondent Demonstrates 'Being A Knob' Prerequisite For 2Day Fm Employment
Posted by Clem Bastow at 9:35 AM on February 26, 2008
We can't say we're massively surprised to find this out, but it seems that 2Day FM's LA correspondent, dispatched to cover the Oscars red carpet and press room, was a bit of a f--kwit and ended up riling up both the stars and those covering the event in a fell swoop for Australian entertainment diplomacy.
Michael "Sydney" O'Neill challenged Kyle Sandilands for employee of the month status by acting like a cock while carrying out the sorts of hilarious stunts we've come to know and love 2Day FM's programming for, including trying to piss off Daniel Day-Lewis - who had just come offstage following his There Will Be Blood win - with dumb questions about how he "relaxes" (no, we don't "get" the joke, either).
After several attempts at dismissing the repeated line of questioning, an explosive Day-Lewis told O'Neill it was "none of your f...ing business" what he did in his downtime.Michael "Sydney" O'Neill, could you be the new Quentin?Earlier, O'Neill was turned away from the Kodak Theatre red carpet by event organisers for defying the strict black-tie dress code - which is applied to all working media - as well as the A-list stars.
The 2DayFM staffer had arrived wearing jeans and an Akubra, but was sent back to his hotel to change into black pants before being allowed to rejoin other media representatives for the post-awards press conference.
"All of the media were explicitly told in advance that it was black-tie for everyone in the media room," a Los Angeles insider told Confidential yesterday "with tuxes for the guys and floor-length gowns for the ladies".
"When he came back he was whinging about it being like school," the source said.
We would have particularly enjoyed this story if it involved Day-Lewis dishing out to O'Neill a fate similar to the one suffered by preacher Eli in Blood, only using his Oscar instead of a bowling pin.
Comments
Michael Oneil
Posted February 26, 2008 3:54 PM
Ahhhh Clem.
You dont get it. Dont you think some actors take themselves too seriously. I asked what he did for a laugh. . Not "relax" as you inferred. Not good form mate. Im not going to do trash gasg like that at the Oscars an event Ive been covering for 10yrs. I get the austerity of the occassion.
The question was in reference to his serious outlook. I wasnt looking to ask anything more than what he does in his free time given he "inhabits his characters". Have a listen to the audio I congratulated him and continued by saying the above. He misunderstood my approach as you did - It was laconic with a sense of fun. Aren't there happy people at an awards nigh? Isnt it a party?
Also wouldnt you be a little intimidated by trying to ask a question of the best actor at the Oscars in front of a big room of media.
Sorry for trying to lighten things a little. There was no inferral of anything other than "What do you do for a laugh mate?"
Have you ever asked one question at the Oscars that could get this kind of attention?
Lighten up Clem. Lets not let the "knob" comment come between us. You may be a good bloke! But Ive never met you so how can I know that. Probably the same goes for you.
Cheers
MSO
ED: While we're happy you don't want a knob to come between you two, we feel it important to point out that Clem is short for Clementine.... She's a top bird, not a good bloke.
Kris
Posted February 26, 2008 4:03 PM
Look Sandilands is most definitely a nob, and this bloke no doubt it too. However, Day-Lewis is probably an even bigger nob than the both of them. He should have just said "I go fishing" or "fisting your grandmother" than get all precious over something so mundane. But no, he's an 'artist' and all before him must be firmly up his arse.
SimianSays
Posted February 27, 2008 1:01 PM
Whatever Michael "Sydney" O'Neil reckons, Daniel still drank Michael's milkshake.