I’ll be honest, I don’t watch local news. Ever. I have always thought that local news is a horrible waste and I have never given it a second thought.
Today, I realized that I have been wrong all along.
If I want to truly know what is going on with the world, I will watch CNN, FNC or even, on occasion, MSNBC. That doesn’t mean that local news has no place in the world. I want for everyone to remember that local news stations have given the world some real gems. If you have been on Youtube before I’m sure you’ve seen this classic:
Here’s another, more recent, local news interview with a man who saved his sister from being raped by a “dumb” rapist.
So after much thought, I have decided to take local news off my “worthless” list. I know that we talk in class a lot about how news shows don’t usually report real news, but I just can not expect these local news stations to have huge segments on the war in Afghanistan or analyze the effect Obama’s speeches have on the upcoming election. They exist to tell us when semi-celebrities will be appearing at the local mall and to interview weird people that make us laugh.
haha!! These are hilarious!! I still feel like my IQ lowers every time I watch local news though. I feel like it's still pointless and doesn't really have much effect on the world. If the news, even local, can't address the problems and concerns facing the world today I don't want to hear it. I'm sorry people get killed everyday but you don't need to report it unless it's the work of a serial killer, then I want to know.
ReplyDeleteBahahahaha! That made my day. I like Turtles! Even the reporter looked like she was gonna laugh. I mean really the local news is nothing anymore. The only time i watch it is to tell me if school is gonna be canceled. At this point, it not even worth watching. Like the statement above said, I actually feel more scared to go outside bc the entire time its all about crime and super soft news.
ReplyDeletehaha i'm glad you both enjoyed the videos. i had fun writing this one. i was mostly being sarcastic but i would probably be sad if local newscasters had to start flipping burgers.
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