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TODAY'S STORIES
04.09.2008
Another Bright Green Background?

Really? On this viewer's television, at least, it comes close to burning the retina. 

--Isaac Chotiner 

Posted: Thursday, September 04, 2008 10:18 PM with 4 comment(s)

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wldctfan142 said:

Check the tint setting on your tv, isaac. Mine shows a blue background. Also, if you're using component inputs, make sure the cables are installed correctly. People oft times inadvertantly reverse the Yb & Yr cables.

September 4, 2008 10:42 PM

wkwami said:

Yeah it was green before it changed to blue.

September 4, 2008 10:56 PM

JEFF FREY said:

Mine showed bright blue. What was most interesting was that whenever McCain turned his head to his right. part of his face would turn blue. At least on my screen. At a couple of points it was so extreme it reminded me of the Star Trek episode with the guys who were black on one side and white on the other.

I'm guessing this was not planned.

September 5, 2008 12:20 AM

The Plank said:

The much-noted green background behind John McCain during part of his speech was in fact the verdant

September 5, 2008 11:04 AM