I don’t know what’s more surprising about this – the fact that it happened, or the fact that I’m not at all surprised. On last night’s edition of The Footy Show – and before you ask why it’s still on the air, it’s because 806,000 people watch it apparently – regular panelist and somehow-still-employed-by-Channel-Nine guy John “Sam” Newman gave the studio audience, and every one of those 806,000 people watching live at home, a very unwanted glimpse at his personal business.
There’s a video of the incident embedded below. For the LOVE OF DOG BEWARE, there is nudity. And it is not pleasant. Absolutely NOT SAFE FOR WORK, HOME, LIFE, OR ANYWHERE EVER.
For those of you a little lost on the point of the “gag” – flesh exposure notwithstanding – the show was being broadcast live from Adelaide, and Newman was being wheeled onto stage on a hospital bed wearing a gown emblazoned with Port Adelaide Power colours, lampooning the fact that the club has been battling an outbreak of viral meningitis over the past week. Hilarious, right?
The setup also included a scantily clad nurse, because at age 68 we still need to be made aware that Sam Newman is a symbol of virility and manliness with a libido unmatched by anyone, apparently. And, of course, punctuated by Sam, arm draped around the unnamed blonde accessory, with the gag “I’m not a gynaecologist, but I’m willing to learn.”
Sadly, it’s not the first time Footy Show viewers have been exposed to Sam’s exposure. And owing to the fact that he’s seemingly unimpeachable, it’s safe to say it won’t be the last.
Photo: Mark Nolan via Getty Images.
