On September 28, 2005, Keith Olbermann, on his Countdown show on MSNBC, delivered his latest attack on conservative radio commentator Rush Limbaugh, indirectly implying that Limbaugh is a "rude, vile pig."

This latest insult came as Olbermann introduced an update on Limbaugh's legal problems while transitioning from a story about Elton John in which Olbermann poked fun at a clip of Elton shouting the words "rude, vile pig" at paparazzi photographers.

Olbermann started his "Keeping Tabs" segment by relaying the story of Elton John's offer to perform a private concert for a substantial fee. He then played a clip of Elton shouting "rude, vile pig" at paparazzi members, and joked that the clip was a preview of one of Elton's songs.

The Countdown host then flamboyantly pretended to be excited that this song might be played at the concert and, in an over-the-top manner, repeatedly shouted, "Rude, vile pig!" as he pumped his fists while the video screen beside him displayed a picture of Limbaugh.

After quickly reassembling his composure, Olbermann immediately transitioned into an update on Limbaugh's legal problems by saying, "Which brings us to the latest on the Rush Limbaugh investigation."

A complete transcript of Olbermann's presentation of the Elton John story and the subsequent Rush Limbaugh story is available online (RealPlayer or Windows Media).

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