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The days of people relying on newspapers as their primary news source seems to be coming to a bitter end. It's a sad time in journalism when respected news anchors quote twitter as a source of retrieving information. No one really cares about how often Mel Gibson screams at his wife or the cocaine Paris Hilton supposedly carries around in her purse...or do we? Maybe the media is a direct reflection of the morals and values of today's society. These are very entertaining subjects and it's kind of fun to watch pampered celebrities prove that there is more to life than fame and fortune but this shouldn't be the primary focus of main stream media. Higher education sure doesn't prepare students to do this type of reporting. Maybe colleges should offer Celebrity Gossip 101.
The times as an example of a respected news source (in the title).
ReplyDeleteIt's easy to get wrapped up in celebrity gossip, but it's sad that we don't even know what's really going on.
ReplyDeleteHere's a funny stand-up about facebook that makes a good point: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4H1SsYrJ1Q
And yes, I think Celebrity Gossip 101 would be a fun class! Get Clark on it! haha!
Gah, I hate this crap. TMZ kills CSPAN and real news in its timeslot. People WANT to see this junk. It's easier than thinking. Easier than having to realize there are problems out there....
ReplyDeleteI'll admit it: Facebook is easier than homework, but....
ah, hell with it.
Ranting on a blog wont make the situation any better. :(