Thursday 7 July 2016

Broken News


CNN uses the "Breaking News" mantra way too often.

When a newsy event happens, or "breaks", it only happens once.

BREAKING NEWS: Terrorists Strike in Iraq

Twenty four hours later, you can't keep calling that event "Breaking News" because you already broke it.

So, it's really "Broken News".

BROKEN NEWS: Terrorists Struck in Iraq 24 Hours Ago

Makes more sense, right?



PS: NEW look for NEWman. Okay, not the greatest design but this blog only gives me so few options. Try closing your eyes and it looks better.