In the world of television news no two words strikes fear into the heart of a reporter quite like "live cross".
Once the camera starts rolling, the consummate professional must push on no matter what scenes chaos develop around them – sometimes with ridiculous results.
From pesky photobombers to on-air car crashes, Ninemsn has dipped into the video vault to bring you the best examples of reporters struggling to keep their composure while everything around them falls apart.