The Media
Six stories/topics the media insists I know, but I care nothing about:
Michael Jackson holding his kid over a balcony. Let’s just accept that this guy is weird and move on.
The marriage of Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck. What will last longer, the publicity for the marriage or the marriage itself?
The ongoing saga of the British Royal Family. Other than the British, who cares what Prince Charles does?
Winona Ryder shoplifting. It says something about the skill of an actor when the most publicity ever received is for shoplifting.
The sales receipts for movies. Other than those connected with the movies, does anyone care how much Harry Potter or James Bond grossed over the weekend?
The fascination with reality television. Let’s face it, the herd doesn’t need to be led to water, they will drink anything.
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While I am on the topic of the media, I must say that it’s appalling at how the mass-media is romanticizing the war on Iraq for the obvious purpose of ratings. Yes, I do want to be informed and know what is going on with the potential conflict, but does the media have to salivate while reporting it? Much of the media is looking upon the possibility of war as some form of game, and they are milking it with self-promotion and countdown specials. What has happened to our mainstream media? It’s as if it has been kidnapped.