The hosts criticize CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver for mispronouncing "zoology" during a broadcast. They use the error to highlight what they perceive as declining standards in national network journalism.
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The hosts criticize CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver for mispronouncing "zoology" during a broadcast. They use the error to highlight what they perceive as declining standards in national network journalism.
Sherlock Holmes Pronunciation Gaffe and Zoology
A critique of a Sherlock Holmes television series focuses on the protagonist's incorrect pronunciation of the word "zoology." The host expresses annoyance that writers and network staff allowed the character to say "zoo-ology" instead of the correct "zo-ology."
Stephen Colbert traveled to Iraq to film episodes of "The Colbert Report" for US troops, featuring an interview with the Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister. The hosts notice that the official also mispronounced "zoology" while discussing his background in probability. They debate the correct pronunciation of the field, noting that "zoology" is often corrected to "zo-ology" in academic settings.
