CNN Host: Fox’s ‘Outnumbered’ Show Is ‘Not As Smart’ As Mine

CNN reporter Ashleigh Banfield attends a screening of the environmental documentary "Planet in Peril," Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, in New York. The documentary, about threats to the world's environment, is hosted by CNN an... CNN reporter Ashleigh Banfield attends a screening of the environmental documentary "Planet in Peril," Monday, Oct. 8, 2007, in New York. The documentary, about threats to the world's environment, is hosted by CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Animal Planet host Jeff Corwin. (AP Photo/Diane Bondareff) MORE LESS

CNN host Ashleigh Banfield took a jab at her rival Fox News show “Outnumbered” on Tuesday, saying the show wasn’t as smart as hers.

Banfield was using the video streaming service Periscope to show off-air interactions and engage with viewers when she received this question: “Why aren’t you watching Outnumbered?”

“Why are you not watching Outnumbered?” Banfield responded via the live-stream. “Because it’s not as smart as this show, guys. That’s just the way it is. I mean, you can have coffee klatch and chat about stories, or you can learn stuff from smart folk, and you’re look at two of the smartest ones right there.”

Banfield’s show, “LegalView” airs at noon ET — so does Fox’s “Outnumbered.” The conservative show features a panel of four women and “one lucky guy.”

Watch the video below, courtesy of CNN Commentary:

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  1. “Why are you not watching Outnumbered?” Banfield responded via the live-stream. “Because it’s not as smart as this show, guys. That’s just the way it is. I mean, you can have coffee klatch and chat about stories, or you can learn stuff from smart folk, and you’re look at two of the smartest ones right there.”

    Agreed, Ms. Banfield. Nicely stated.

  2. “one lucky guy.”

    Happy endings are NOT guaranteed.

  3. Sorry Ms. Banfield. Banal, ‘both-sides-do-it’ cable fodder does not translate to ‘smart’. It’s just corporate media pablum aimed at the low info cable viewer - liberal or conservative.

  4. This like the kettle calling out the pot.

  5. “Why are you not watching Outnumbered?” Banfield responded via the live-stream. “Because it’s not as smart as this show, guys. That’s just the way it is. I mean, you can have coffee klatch and chat about stories, or you can learn stuff from smart folk, and you’re look at two of the smartest ones right there.”

    ‘Oh, and yeah, Moe was the smartest of the Three Stooges, and Peter Venkman was the smartest Ghostbuster.’

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