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darin
10-04-2007, 09:21 AM
I'm personally getting tired of the "shock" teasers by our local news. During otherwise good TV, 15 second spots run where the anchor says something alarming, promising to tell you the WHOLE deal if you watch their program later.

"Tsunami coming soon! Could strike coastal towns in 15 minutes...find out where the waves will hit, at 11!"

"If you live in ONE Western Washington City, drinking from your tap may cause instant death! Find out which city is affected, at 11!"

The worst part is, the News Channels try to get people to believe they are "The Home Team" - that they CARE about their community.
Sir Evil
10-04-2007, 09:45 AM
The drama sells. Similar to all those "may have linked" stories about scientists. Those "may have" stories will have you thinking complete white room sterilization if you allow them.
dan
10-04-2007, 09:54 AM
Yeah, it's all about what sells. But, here's the thing: if it really was a legitimate emergency, they'd be interrupting the broadcast with it, I think.
Sir Evil
10-04-2007, 10:00 AM
Dan, scientists "may have" found a link that masturbation causes tennis elbow, real bad for guitarists. :D They won't interrupt the broadcast to tell you that one.
mrg666
10-04-2007, 10:27 AM
it's basicly to stop you channel hopping and the advertisers probably endorse it (cus you might buy there crap)
dan
10-04-2007, 10:31 AM
Dan, scientists "may have" found a link that masturbation causes tennis elbow, real bad for guitarists. :D They won't interrupt the broadcast to tell you that one.

That's cool, I won't stop :wank2:ing long enough for them to tell me!
Sir Evil
10-04-2007, 10:33 AM
That's cool, I won't stop :wank2:ing long enough for them to tell me!

:lol::lol:
DrJohn
10-04-2007, 10:52 AM
How about when they say 'this just in' and proceed to tell you about a story you read on the internet three hours ago....
Sir Evil
10-04-2007, 10:56 AM
How about when they say 'this just in' and proceed to tell you about a story you read on the internet three hours ago....

:laugh2:

always a race in the media wars.
Monkeybone
10-04-2007, 11:03 AM
This just in! not breathing could have a severe effect on your repiratory system and brain function
Abbey Marie
10-04-2007, 11:06 AM
This just in. We're irrelevant talking heads trying desperately to stay on the air. More at 11.