STORMS ARE COMING | Compilation

Summary

This comedic take on recent weather disasters highlights the absurdity of naming storms, like 'Storm Desmond,' with a playful jab at how these names sound less threatening than their impacts suggest. It humorously critiques the coverage of such events, from the exaggerated reporting in Ireland to the unfortunate choice of words during live broadcasts. The segment also touches on the unexpected moments of joy, such as the rescue of a donkey from Storm Desmond's floods, and pokes fun at the bizarre situations reporters find themselves in during hurricanes, including using unconventional methods to protect equipment. Amidst the devastation, the script finds humor in the chaos, showcasing the lighter side of dealing with nature's fury.

Takeaways

• 😂 The news covered recent severe flooding in the UK caused by Storm Desmond
• 😤 The news presenters made fun of how the flooding was reported in a silly/overdramatic way
• 😀 A donkey was heroically rescued from the floods in Ireland
• 😠 The UK Prime Minister who cut flood defense budgets visited flooded areas
• 🌀 Hurricane Ian caused major destruction and flooding in Florida, USA
• 😆 Reporters sent to cover the hurricane weather had to endure very dangerous conditions
• 😳 Some people behaved irresponsibly during the hurricane, like going for a swim
• 😬 One reporter announced on air that he pissed himself during hurricane coverage
• 😏 News presenters had fun drawing inappropriate things on their weather maps
• 😕 TV reporters often have to cover severe weather despite personal risk

Q & A

What was the significant impact of Storm Desmond as mentioned in the transcript?

Storm Desmond caused three months' worth of rainfall in just over a day, resulting in schools, hospitals, and transport networks shutting down, and leaving thousands of homes without power. It also broke rainfall records dating back to the 19th century.

Why does the speaker find the naming of storms like 'Desmond' amusing?

The speaker finds the naming of storms amusing because names like 'Desmond', 'Wendy', or 'Nigel' sound too mild and innocuous for the devastating impact these storms can have, likening them humorously to non-threatening characters rather than powerful natural events.

What unfortunate event happened to a lady during the floods caused by Storm Desmond?

One lady was so traumatized by the floods that she didn't notice someone stealing her kid.

What was the reaction in Ireland to the severe weather, as compared to the British media's coverage?

In Ireland, the coverage of severe weather was described as apocalyptic, with warnings against making unnecessary journeys, taking risks on treacherous roads, and swimming in the sea, showcasing a more dramatic and cautionary approach than the British media's coverage.

What humorous advice does the speaker give regarding finding a picture of a donkey rescued from Storm Desmond?

The speaker humorously advises not to Google 'woman making donkey happy' to find the picture of the donkey rescued from Storm Desmond floods, implying the search could lead to unintended and inappropriate results.

How did the Prime Minister's visit to flood victims post-Storm Desmond come across in the transcript?

The Prime Minister's visit to the flood victims was portrayed negatively, suggesting that his presence was an additional burden, especially since he was mentioned as the one who cut the budget for flood defense.

What unique issue was reported during Hurricane Ian in America?

During Hurricane Ian, a shark was spotted swimming in the flooded streets of Florida, highlighting the surreal and dangerous conditions created by the storm.

Why do reporters covering hurricanes and severe weather often end up in challenging situations, according to the transcript?

Reporters covering hurricanes and severe weather end up in challenging situations to provide live updates and firsthand accounts of the impact, often facing the same hazardous conditions as those affected by the storm.

What unconventional protection did a reporter use for their microphone during a storm report?

A reporter used a condom as unconventional protection for their microphone during a storm report, aiming to protect the equipment from water damage.

What humorous observation does the speaker make about the behavior of studio reporters during storms?

The speaker humorously observes that studio reporters, in contrast to those in the field, seemed to have enough leisure to draw humorous images, like tracks resembling phallic symbols, on their weather maps during the coverage of storms.