Crosstalk performer Guo Degang, popular across the nation for his standup comedy show that assails the vices of the times, landed in hot water after one of his apprentices beat up a TV reporter who was trying to interview the celebrity at his residence. This incident was a PR disaster for Guo, who was forced to cancel a number of performances and also raised the awareness for better protection for journalists` rights.
相声演员郭德纲以抨击社会恶习的喜剧表演而声名大噪。而他的一个徒弟对一名试图去郭德纲住宅对他进行采访的电视记者大打出手。这起事件也让郭德纲陷入大麻烦，遭遇公关危机，并被迫取消多场演出。这起事件也让大家意识到保护记者权益的重要性。