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Biased perspectives of the News Media JK

n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427
edited May 2006 in General Discussion
Two boys in the Bronx were throwing a baseball around when

one was attacked by a rabid Rottweiler. Thinking quickly,

the other boy picked up a large stick, wedged it into the

dog's collar and twisted it, snapping the dog's neck.

A reporter from the New York Times who witnessed the whole

incident, rushes over to interview the brave boy.


The reporter pulls out his laptop and starts typing. The

headline reads: "Brave Young Yankee Fan Saves Friend From

Vicious Animal."



"But," the boy interjects, "I'm not a Yankee fan."


Tapping the delete key, the reporter replies, "Sorry, but I

saw you playing baseball, and since we're here in New York, I just

figured you had to be."



The reporter's fingers start flying around the keyboard again.

The new headline: "Hillary Clinton Fan Rescues Friend from Horrific Dog Attack."



"But I'm not a Hillary fan, either," the boy responds.



The reporter, looking dejected, say, "Sorry. I figured you were at least for Hillary."



"Well, I'm sorry to say that's not correct," the boy replies, "I'm a Texas Rangers fan and I really like President Bush."


Relieved, the reporter finally has his angle for the story: "Arrogant Little Fascist meanie Kills Beloved Family Pet,"

Comments

  • spryorspryor Member Posts: 9,155
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by ECC
    Two boys in the Bronx were throwing a baseball around when

    one was attacked by a rabid Rottweiler. Thinking quickly,

    the other boy picked up a large stick, wedged it into the

    dog's collar and twisted it, snapping the dog's neck.

    A reporter from the New York Times who witnessed the whole

    incident, rushes over to interview the brave boy.


    The reporter pulls out his laptop and starts typing. The

    headline reads: "Brave Young Yankee Fan Saves Friend From

    Vicious Animal."



    "But," the boy interjects, "I'm not a Yankee fan."


    Tapping the delete key, the reporter replies, "Sorry, but I

    saw you playing baseball, and since we're here in New York, I just

    figured you had to be."



    The reporter's fingers start flying around the keyboard again.

    The new headline: "Hillary Clinton Fan Rescues Friend from Horrific Dog Attack."



    "But I'm not a Hillary fan, either," the boy responds.



    The reporter, looking dejected, say, "Sorry. I figured you were at least for Hillary."



    "Well, I'm sorry to say that's not correct," the boy replies, "I'm a Texas Rangers fan and I really like President Bush."


    Relieved, the reporter finally has his angle for the story: "Arrogant Little Fascist meanie Kills Beloved Family Pet,"


    I know this'n is sposed to be a funny, but I remember when news was just that..news. Nowday's they can put their own little spins and opinions on the stories.
  • COLTCOLT Member Posts: 12,637 ******
    edited November -1
    [:D][:D]



    ...yep...






    ani-texas-flag.gif
  • pickenuppickenup Member Posts: 22,844 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yup, that's the media for ya.
  • MVPMVP Member Posts: 23,453 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    thats funny[:D]
  • sig232sig232 Member Posts: 8,018
    edited November -1
    More true to life than we would like it to be.
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