Herman Hessian Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 seems to be a relatively modern trait, that news reports are padded out with pointless 'facts' which anyone with the remotest grasp of common sense would be able to work out for themselves, at least as being 'the default obvious starting point, unless told otherwise' three instances from today's news: the shark attack on two blokes in Australia: 1) the two men 'were in the sea' - really ? yeah, ok - granted - Jaws-like boat boarding manoeuvres are possible, perhaps even sharknados, but not likely 2) 'the shark attacked one man first, then the other' - again, the shark could have carefully planned it's attack in such a way as to take on both blokes at the same time, or even injured them both simultaneously by accident, but that in itself would be newsworthy, not this more blindingly obvious scenario the report on the Grenfell fire 3) lives could have been saved had more people been evacuated sooner - i know this is a broader point about the whole management of the incident, but - no shit ! any other P&B'ers somewhat tired of being force-fed 'news' that seems to have been edited for consumption by dullards, pre-school children or planks of wood ? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Nothing gets edited/proof read anymore, hence these (slightly) annoying items, but I think it's always been a bit like that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rugster Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 27 minutes ago, Herman Hessian said: seems to be a relatively modern trait, that news reports are padded out with pointless 'facts' which anyone with the remotest grasp of common sense would be able to work out for themselves, at least as being 'the default obvious starting point, unless told otherwise' three instances from today's news: the shark attack on two blokes in Australia: 1) the two men 'were in the sea' - really ? yeah, ok - granted - Jaws-like boat boarding manoeuvres are possible, perhaps even sharknados, but not likely 2) 'the shark attacked one man first, then the other' - again, the shark could have carefully planned it's attack in such a way as to take on both blokes at the same time, or even injured them both simultaneously by accident, but that in itself would be newsworthy, not this more blindingly obvious scenario the report on the Grenfell fire 3) lives could have been saved had more people been evacuated sooner - i know this is a broader point about the whole management of the incident, but - no shit ! any other P&B'ers somewhat tired of being force-fed 'news' that seems to have been edited for consumption by dullards, pre-school children or planks of wood ? That's a nice Fawlty Towers reference in the thread title. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman Hessian Posted October 29, 2019 Author Share Posted October 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, Rugster said: That's a nice Fawlty Towers reference in the thread title. I think - in turn - Mr Cleese may have lifted it from a Python sketch... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, Herman Hessian said: I think - in turn - Mr Cleese may have lifted it from a Python sketch... Monty Python - Pish Fawlty Towers - best sitcom ever. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gannonball Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Nothing gets edited/proof read anymore, hence these (slightly) annoying items, but I think it's always been a bit like that.Definitely worse than it used to be, some of the obvious spelling and grammar mistakes, especially online, are appalling. Someone shared one on Facebook this morning from the Scottish Scum which falls into the stating the obvious / if your Auntie had baws categories."If Hearts had started this season the same way they had last season, they would be joint top of the league." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.A.F.C Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 STV news always seems like its aimed at children. Isn't that right john hahaha oh yes hahaha here's sean hahahaha everything is awesomeNo wonder all the decent talent left for bbc 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullerene Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I remember having to watch a golf tournament. Every time the putt went in the commentator said "he'll be happy with that". Every time it did not go in the commentator would say "he'll not be happy with that". I guess commentators have to say something even when nothing is happening. Sums up golf for me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 A news reporter on the British Airways Strike recently: "Staff are striking on these given dates, but people are asking me what is this all about?....Well, it's about...money" A stunning insight. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priti priti priti Patel Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 They have to pad out the bullshit stories they are putting up. Plus no-one pays for news any more so they can't afford decent folk. A different but related gripe: how much of what's on the news do you really need to know about? It was breaking news the other day that a Russian soldier had shot a number of colleagues at a base in Siberia. Do I need to know that? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleMoo Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 What I find really annoying is tv and radio news presenters telling you the gist of a news item before going to the reporter who then proceeds to tell you the exact same thing almost word for word.Annoys me far more than it should 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 Reporting Scotland is the worst for patronising presenters. The economics correspondent reads every story like he’s explaining it to a class of six years olds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz FFC Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I seen the advert for the new iPhone when passing carphone warehouse. The Ad said something along the lines of our best iPhone yet. Well you're not gonnae come out with a worse 1 and if you did you certainly aren't gonnae say don't buy this shite.. Very hard to imagine that slogan had even a 0.1 effect on anyone choosing to buy the new iphone 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz FFC Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 15 minutes ago, ICTChris said: Reporting Scotland is the worst for patronising presenters. The economics correspondent reads every story like he’s explaining it to a class of six years olds. I have to say that most of the people I know who watch the news are a bit simple and could probably do with the simple explanation. Certainly if you have intelligence you don't watch BBC or the news 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz FFC Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Fullerene said: I remember having to watch a golf tournament. Every time the putt went in the commentator said "he'll be happy with that". Every time it did not go in the commentator would say "he'll not be happy with that". I guess commentators have to say something even when nothing is happening. Sums up golf for me. Having taken to watching the SPFL you tube highlights I do have to say the best thing about them is no commentary. Some of them are god awful and actually make the game worse but even the decent ones I don't need to tell me what I'm watching. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgecutter Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 From Cove's tear stained match report after the Auchinleck game: Ayrshire referee Kevin Graham could have sent off Talbot’s Stephen Wilson in the 53rd minute for blatantly kicking Cove skipper Megginson in the 53rd minute but chose to only book the home midfielder. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzza81 Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 3 hours ago, Rugster said: Monty Python - Pish Fawlty Towers - best sitcom ever. Worst thing I've ever read. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Dons_1988 said: A news reporter on the British Airways Strike recently: "Staff are striking on these given dates, but people are asking me what is this all about?....Well, it's about...money" A stunning insight. Strikes aren't always about money - they could also be about working conditions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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