Just kidding

By GottaLaff

Remember my post about Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow, and how we didn't know if it could be true or not? But that it was possible? But we hoped it wasn't? And how even if it was, it wouldn't matter? Well, it isn't:

Keith Olbermann has denied CityFile's report that he had a meltdown and took three days off in April after a fight with Rachel Maddow over Ben Affleck.

I feel so much better now. Despite the fact that these things can, and often do, happen, it's nice to know it was a pile of... CityFile.

CityFile reported, based on an anonymous MSNBC source, that Olbermann took three days off following Affleck's appearance on Maddow's show. [...]

Olbermann issued the following statement about his days off in April, citing his mother's death and not Affleck's appearance on Maddow's show:

That was my first opportunity to take even a long weekend to mourn my mother's death and deal with the many sad logistics subsequent to her sudden passing. The source of this story is a liar and those who spread it without seeking confirmation or refutation are beneath contempt.

MSNBC rep Alana Russo adds, "The Cityfile people, charmingly, posted the story today 4 minutes after they left me a message asking for comment."

Never, but never, mess with Keith. Allow me to repeat myself: Even if it had been true, it would have had absolutely nothing to do with the quality and substance of his show, which is first rate.

You tell 'em, Keith. And give them a Worst Person of the World for their trouble.

H/t: Ellen