Reading Digest: Cranky with the Media Edition

“Wow, a bustling metropolitan newsroom, funneling scoops from all over the globe.” – Lisa Simpson “Hi, are you interested in a subscription to the Shopper?” – Sales Dude “Low introductory rates.” – Sales Lady “No, please, you gotta help old Gil.  What’s it gonna take to keep you on the phone?  Dance for you?  But you wouldn’t even see it.  Alright, I’m a dancin’!” – Gil This week, I make only tangentially relevant complaints about several linked articles: lazy sourcing, inappropriate pageview whoring, and two instances of recycled content that sort of, somehow had something to do with the show.…

Quote of the Day

“Uh, Mom, could you loosen my blanket a little?  Dad tucked me in too tight and it’s cutting off the circulation in my arms and legs.” – Lisa Simpson