This is Why I Hate the News
The UK’s Charlie Brooker does a news report about the format of news reports, and you realize that what he’s saying SOUNDS like something you’ve heard a thousand times (on the news) while he actually manages to say nothing at all. It’s hysterical.
It also reminds me of how easy it is for whole industries to get into formulas. Our industry certainly does: glossy brochure announcing the season; big focus on revving up the season subscribers; same old selling points for the games/shows/performances as the year goes on.
Anyway, this is worth watching just because it’s funny (in a dry British way…give it a minute) and because, if you hate the news like I do, it will remind you why:
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