It has to be hard being a news anchor on television, even local television. Make no mistake, most news anchors deserve every ounce of derision and contempt thrown at them (looking at you, Margaret Brennan and Jen Psaki). But I make a point to attack those clowns for being propagandists and stenographers for the DNC. There's so much to criticize there that I don't have to resort to personal attacks about their looks.
But for one anchor in Missouri, she's turned reading viewer comments into hilarious videos that show laughter is the best way to deal with the rudeness.
Carissa Codel works in Springfield as a morning anchor for both KOLR 10 and Fox 49 (KRBK-TV). Viewers commented on her build and body shape, and instead of playing the victim, Codel decided to read the comments in her anchor voice.
I can’t believe it’s been ONE YEAR of making these silly little videos. Here’s a compilation of my favorite comments from every video! #comments #reels #viewers pic.twitter.com/5E6uAE1kpm
— Carissa Codel (@CarissaCodelTV) August 17, 2026
"She looks like the third white chick," said one commenter. The rest are just as funny.
They are funny and we will never be thick of them. 😘 😉
— The Doctor (@TennantRob) August 17, 2026
The news voice is the best part.
Let’s read some comments together! #comments #viewers #reels #ragebait pic.twitter.com/JhzZI0MlMW
— Carissa Codel (@CarissaCodelTV) October 21, 2025
"Built for breeding. Tonight at five," she said.
She even commented on The Odyssey.
You Odyssey these comments 👀😂 #odyssey #comments #reels #fyp #viewers pic.twitter.com/1wGu5uql66
— Carissa Codel (@CarissaCodelTV) July 28, 2026
"You want Helen of Troy to be able to take a punch."
"More mass than the Pope"
— Brick Suit (@Brick_Suit) August 18, 2026
This woman has a great sense of humor. People could really learn from her.
Big lessons. https://t.co/QRKjRedG92
That's the important thing here. Codel is a beautiful woman, and instead of letting the critics get to her, she meets their snark and rudeness with humor and grace.
In a world where people are so quick to play the victim, to demand censorship of people who say things they don't like, and to run to social media to beg for sympathy, Codel has decided to laugh. It's not just infectious, but it's inspirational.
