Leafs fan interrupts female reporter with inappropriate behaviour during live broadcast
PUBLICATION
Kennedy Meraw
October 7, 2022 (8:38)
Given the developments surrounding the Hockey Canada case, constant news updates have been hot on the topic. However, Paige Ellis, a female reporter, wasn't even able to report on hockey culture in the streets of Toronto before being interrupted by, surprise, a hockey fan. Better yet, a Leafs fan.
Simply put, this isn't a good look and, while this particular individual does not represent the entire fanbase, it does reflect poorly on the Leafs Nation. The man's behaviour shown in the video is toxic and unnecessary, and no person simply trying to do their job deserves such treatment. Luckily, the interaction was brief, but imagine being in a similar position, having that happen and having to remain professional. It's not as easy as it may seem.
In the comments on Ellis' tweet, some fans even suggested action be taken against the man in the video despite his behaviour technically not being illegal or causing harm.
Realistically, whether something comes from this, such as the man getting banned from games, is unlikely. But, it is important to acknowledge such behaviour as inappropriate and how this type of thing shines a negative light on Leafs fans from others' perspectives.
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OCTOBRE 7 | 337 ANSWERS Leafs fan interrupts female reporter with inappropriate behaviour during live broadcast Should this fan be tracked down and banned from Scotiabank Arena? |
Yes | 235 | 69.7 % |
No | 102 | 30.3 % |
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