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The hosts review potential "ISO" (isolated audio) clips for future use, including Andy Cohen's drunken New Year's Eve rant and a clip of someone claiming "Bill Gates is really cool." They critique the performance of Cohen and Anderson Cooper, comparing them to "drunk gay guys" on television. They settle on a combination of Cohen's "get it together" rant and a child's "Happy New Year" for the show's soundboard.
The discussion opens with a critique of TMZ's coverage of reality television, specifically the show Vanderpump Rules. Andy Cohen is identified as a media mogul and compared to Survivor producer Mark Burnett for his influence on the Bravo network and the Real Housewives franchise.
CNN New Year's Eve Coverage, Anderson Cooper and Don Lemon
CNN's New Year's Eve broadcast featured Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen in New York, while Don Lemon reported from Nashville. The coverage drew criticism for its unprofessional tone, including explicit language used by guests and the hosts' visible consumption of alcohol on air. Don Lemon's comments about "leaning in harder" for the 2020 election cycle were highlighted as evidence of partisan media bias.
The hosts critique the quality of New Year's Eve television specials on CNN and NBC. They describe the broadcasts as featuring second-rate bands, lip-syncing, and inappropriate commentary, specifically citing Andy Cohen and Chrissy Teigen. NBC is criticized for missing the actual ball drop countdown during their live coverage.
CNN New Year's Eve, Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen
CNN's New Year's Eve coverage is criticized for its unprofessional tone, featuring hosts and guests reportedly smoking marijuana on air in California. Anderson Cooper's dynamic with Andy Cohen is described as a "fembot" performance that diminishes Cooper's authority as a serious news anchor.
