Rihar was kind enough to share this interaction. You lazy people could learn a lesson.

Rihar:

I got a “wrong number” text today (Wednesday) from someone at CNN asking to interview me.

I’m not Alice.

But I decided to reply anyway and not tell him it’s a wrong number. I probably should have strung him along much longer. I just hope I kept him from exploiting this poor person for a while.

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Email from CNN guy:

Alice…

First and foremost, may God continue to watch over Payton and lead her in her fight to a speedy recovery. And thank Heaven Heather is OK.

I produce CNN’s lead show and national – and international – flagship morning program CNN THIS MORNING with Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins

As we continue our reporting tomorrow on the tragic incident, we would be honored if you and Heather would be amenable and available for a live interview on the show tomorrow .

At a mutually convenient time slot between 6:30- 9 AM ET (5:30-8 AM CT)

6+ Minutes

I can bring you to a studio in KC. Or you can join us virtually using CISCO WEBEX – I sent you a link and you can log into our remotes system from any computer or device. Plenty of transmission options.

Please give this special request priority consideration. CNN THIS MORNING is one of the few CNN programs that is broadcast live on ALL CNN OUTLETS, including CNN USA, CNN International, CNN Airport, CNN Digital, CNN Mobile and CNN.com . That means, your message will resonate with millions upon millions of CNN THIS MORNING viewers here and globally. And on the largest, most respected and trusted news network in the world. And help our vast audience keep praying for Payton’s recovery.

Thanks for your attention to this. I await your prompt and positive response.

Best

S**** F******
Editorial Producer
CNN THIS MORNING with Don Lemon, Poppy Harlow and Kaitlan Collins
CNN New York
(917) *** – ****
**********@Warnermedia.com (mailto: ***********@Warnermedia.com)

BRINGING THE WORLD HOME!

Hey! On re-reading this, I discover that “S**** F******” (just a simple way of hiding his actual name) kind of looks like a swear. So be it. — Oppo

Back to Rihar (not Alice) 1 hour later:

Can you be more specific about what you’d like to discuss?

CNN guy:

How Heather is doing. Remembering the incident and how she is using her fortitude and positive attitude to drive ahead in life and cheerleading. How Payton has always been a fighter and how heather feels her strength will pull her through. How the team will step up this weekend in florida after this tragedy and with Payton in their minds and hearts will compete stronger and better.

Nothing screams “I’m so busy I can’t be bothered with serious journalism 4 u” like using lowercase letters and omitting punctuation.

And, uh, not pushing an agenda or steering the interview in a particular direction. . . .

Rihar (not Alice) 1 hour after last text:

Would I be able to record our entire interview to ensure nothing is misunderstood?

CNN guy:

It will be live. And I would send u a link after the show.

Rihar (not Alice) 45 min after last text:

Thank you for the offer. I decline the interview.
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Rihar actually did have a friend who found a link to the story that CNN was trying to dredge up. Which is more than I can say for you lazy people!