When Italian journalist Costanza Calabrese appeared in a live TG5 news broadcast in 2016, it led to a viral story that still lives on online. Wasn’t expecting the twist at the end? An inappropriate display at a glass desk.
While speaking confidently, Calabrese’s sudden exposure during the report had some people doing a double take. People posted videos of the event online, likening it to Sharon Stone’s famous moment in “Basic Instinct.”
Opinions differed among people who are active online. Some blamed the organization for not informing Calabrese about the clear work area. A few people wondered why her dress was so badly messed up. And for some, the only response was a funny comment. There are people who tweeted, “Journalism 101: Be transparent right away.”
Sierra Calabrese had once his her own wardrobe fail when wearing the glass desk in 2014. After the incident, everyone involved had serious talks about professional presents and staff responsibilities. It reminded everyone how important it is to pay attention to what’s going on around them during strange shoots.
Because the video keeps getting news coverage, it appears that the incident will **not** be forgotten. Live TV has taught us that checking your immediate environment can be smart and perhaps you should go with a standard desk setup [1].