Topic: Media
We haven't hit up the old media topic in a while, so we figured it was time to drop in and bitch. Today is all about what exactly is wrong with people who report the news. In this case, Internet news sites.
We don't mean Drudge Report or My Way News or anything like that. We're talking Yahoo! News, where we get most of our information. We considered it unbiased reporting that had a very left-minded opinion section. Before people begin to complain about us bitching about the MSM, we were journalism majors. We know there's a left-leaning bias in the news, but as long as they take their views and just report what's going on, we don't care how salacious it is.
Please look at the image at the bottom of this post for a second. Specifically, what we have circled in red. Then come back up here. We'll give you a second.
Notice anything? The goddamn negativity. Yes, we're angry a lot and negative, but this is a blog used for the reporting or ridiculous news. It's also full of opinions. We can get mad if we like. Yahoo! News is supposed to report what's happening. The first headline in the Business section is excellent; Dow Passes 11,500, Hits Fresh 6-Year High.
Perfect headline. Says "hey, we're doing all right." Then look at what follows; Payrolls Grow Smallest Amount Since October. Well thanks, dicks. It's not "Payrolls Continue Growth" and then mention how they're not growing quite as quickly as before in the article. Oh no. It's "Payrolls Grow Smallest Amount Since October." The point?
THEY'RE STILL GROWING. What's the point of being negative man? They're still growing? It's not like the Dow Jones is up and everything else is tanking. Jesus media people, crack a smile. Someone in NYC buy these guys a hooker. They need some relaxation therapy.
Posted by James
at 10:38 AM CDT
