Media: This should mark the end of the media
The negativity expressed here is the shortest explanation ever of how useless the media has become.
Media: The narcissism of travel writing
Modern travel writing is all about narcissism, unfortunately, as it has to compete with social media selfies, etc.
Media: “A confirmed case of chickenpox has been reported within the Monessen Elementary Center.” – except not really
Reality in 2nd sentence of their own story: “According to a second letter sent out by the district, what was originally believed to be a case of chickenpox at the Monessen Elementary Center has turned out to be a viral rash, and chickenpox has been ruled out. “
Media: Journalism jobs fall by 57% since 2010?
The job market for journalism grads has dropped sharply. The 57% claim may actually be from 1980, not 2010, though.
In 2013, the AP Style Guide banned reference to “illegal immigrant”
Interesting – says its okay to say “without legal permission”.
Media: Both headlines cannot be true simultaneously
They just make stuff up – “spreads like wildfire” and “creeps to”. Hmmmmm.
Make sure to get lots of numbers in the headline
“I’m a writer and there are 10 reasons you should have numbers in the headline, and 3 that actually work”
ABC News: Diesel prices to hike grocery prices
ABC News makes up a click-bait story devoid of context. Diesel price makes up about 1% of the price, on average. Some items are higher, of course.
Time for the World’s Happiest Nation Index BS again
The usual bull shit survey is out!
Follow up Social media: The “Coldplay” Kisscam video was not what people thought it was
Things are not always what they seem – but the social media mob can still destroy people.