Fox News turns 19 this Wednesday, and what a 19 years it’s been.
Since launching on Oct. 7, 1996, Fox has grown into a reliable ratings juggernaut among cable news stations by elevating bombastic personalities, keeping its coverage unabashedly right-leaning and frequently stoking conservative fears.
To commemorate the anniversary of America’s most controversial cable network, we’ve compiled some of the most outlandish, offensive and off-putting moments Fox News has ever aired.
1
Anchor Asks Why A Muslim Would Write About Christianity
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2
'Terrorist Fist Jab'
3
Poverty Isn't That Bad, Because Poor People Have Fridges
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4
Karl Rove Won't Accept Obama Winning Ohio
5
Megyn Kelly To Kids: Santa Is Definitely White
6
Bill O'Reilly Tells Son Of 9/11 Victim To 'Shut Up'
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7
'Fox & Friends' Perpetuates Dumb, False Pirate Meeting Story
8
'When Was The Last Time You Heard About A Rape On Campus?'
9
Glenn Beck's Over-The-Top Theatrics
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10
'Obama's Hip-Hop BBQ Didn't Create Jobs'
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11
O'Reilly's 'Goat Marriage' Fixation
12
'Campaign Cowboys' Take Over Election Coverage
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13
Annual Hysteria Over The 'War On Christmas'
14
Geraldo Rivera: Trayvon Martin's Hoodie Was Responsible For His Death
15
Andrea Tantaros Wants To Try The Food Stamp Diet
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16
Television And Movies Are Indoctrinating Our Children!
17
O'Reilly's Team Follows Reporter On Vacation
18
Greg Gutfeld Has Thoughts On Fossil Fuel
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19
Male Pundits Freak Out Over Women Being Primary Breadwinners