You probably heard about the Fox ticker (the words scrolling under the video) that called the President-elect ‘the magic negro’. This was a little embarrassing for the network, so they offered a very special apology.

Fox News VP of programming Suzanne Scott explains, “We received tens of thousands of text message submissions during our New Years Eve special, and this particular viewer submission was inadvertently cleared for air. At FOX we recognize our error as opposed to networks who allow their hosts to utter crude vulgarities to the public.”

I’m going to use this format next time I get caught in a foxy situation. For instance–

“I’m sorry you overheard me calling your grandfather a geezer, but he is really old and at least I recognize my error as opposed to your garbage mouth cousins.�

That should smooth things over.

“I’m sorry I was late for work, but I’m not a morning person and at least I recognize my error as opposed to Debby who has her boyfriend punch in for her.â€?

I see a promotion already.

“We’re sorry about that Inquisition thing, but we had a real shot at total world domination and at least we’re redeemed as opposed to all you godless heathens who are going to burn in hell.�

See, if you do it like Fox, the apology won’t hurt a bit.