Remember a time not long ago when “nuts” were really, truly in the news — as in, a reporter could quote a well-known civil rights figure saying that word in an angry reference to a Democratic candidate for president? Remember how back then many reporters went bashful, and reported “some insulting things” were said (CNN) or resorted to holding up the front page of New York Post so as to avoid uttering the naughty word themselves (MSNBC)? Wrote that “a vulgar reference” was made (New York Times) or “coarse language” was used (AP), so as not to offend readers’ sensibilities with a “nuts”-graph?
But, in the run-up to yesterday’s Tea Parties, with their omnipresent tea bags, some reporters turned into 11-year-olds unable to control the urge to repeatedly make “nuts”-related references?
What are the ratings for CNN and MSNBC in the three way cable race against Fox?
http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/ratings/
Political people (of all stripes) are media savvy. Mock your audience at your peril (Do you hear us Seattle P-I?).
#1 Posted by JSF, CJR on Fri 17 Apr 2009 at 01:30 PM
It makes sense when you think about it ...... after all, being one of the most well known closeted queers around, Cooper probably has a perspective on what can and cant be done with another guys balls in his mouth that most people lack.
#2 Posted by Mike H, CJR on Fri 17 Apr 2009 at 02:13 PM