The Incontinent Bystander

In the 2-16-2006 edition of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Eugene Kane had a column titled, “McNally won’t be a token voice on WMCS.”

In the bad old days, Joel McNally was a columnist for the Milwaukee Journal. I think his column was called “The Incoherent Bystander.”

Sometimes, maybe even most of the time, Mr. Kane’s column is thought-provoking. But not this time. This column is purely a crass commercial hype for his old buddy’s new gig.

Maybe McNally’s column was called “The Inarticulate Bystander.”

Since the Journal Company also owned WTMJ, McNally did a few guest spots on the radio back in the day. His trademark role was the giggling dope smoker who forgot what he was going to say.

Maybe his column was called “The Inept Bystander.”

One of the best days in Milwaukee history was the day McNally got fired at the Journal. Maybe his column was called “The Incompetent Bystander.” That might explain why he got fired.

I cannot figure out why WMCS wants McNally. Are they trying to attract a new audience? One with low self-esteem?

Maybe McNally’s column was called “The Inane Bystander.”

There have to be a number of articulate young people who deserve a shot at a spot on local radio. But instead, WMCS wants a burnt out loser with nothing new to say.

Go figure. Heh.