Our weekly recognition of less-than-meritorious excellence in journalism is worthy of Pulitzer Prize consideration.
As an extension of the media-mocking venture at Townhall, Riffed From The Headlines, we once again recognize the exalted performances in our journalism industry and compile worthy submissions to the Pulitzer Prize board in numerous categories. Let’s get to the best examples of journalistic failure-excellence in order to properly identify the low watermarks within the media.
The Distinguished Explanatory Reporting
We were to behave like Europe, didn’t we? Yes, journalists, we understand — you are very upset/disappointed/unhinged about the SCOTUS decision to roll back Roe Vs. WadeSend the issue back home. At MSNBC, their always rational and calm Ali Velshi – infamous for declaring BLM protests to be calm and peaceful as he stood in front of a burning looted storefront — took on the issue to state how backward he felt the U.S. had become.
Velshi provided an interactive atlas to show us which countries have more favorable abortion laws than ours. China, Cuba, and North Korea make up the top three countries that he praises. He never seems to take the time out to think about how he’s praising dictatorships. Russia also made it, so I guess that is why they are now urging people to follow their example.
Ali Velshi would like you to be aware that North Korea, Cuba, Argentina, Turkey and Russia have more abortion laws than the U.S.
Ali: This is not what you thought it was. pic.twitter.com/TVH0GyavRq
— Alex Christy (@alexchristy17) July 2, 2022
Distinguished Breaking News
Russia was the topic of much discussion at the international summit. Joe Biden was humiliated by the once-inferior leadership, and there was plenty to be said about Vladamir Putin’s recent actions. Putin, not one to be taken lightly by the harsh criticisms from world leaders, has been reported as having his own admonitions about them.
As a result, he insulted all the power brokers.
Vladimir Putin of Russia retorted at Western leaders for mocking his sporting exploits and said that it would make them look “disgusting” if they attempted to replicate his naked-torso looks. https://t.co/nT1HEVWKKZ
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 30, 2022
Internationally Distinguished Reporting
- Tiffany L0 — The Daily Star
This gripping story from Canada is a great example of topless newsmakers. It tells the tale about a mom who had to take action when her pet was being emperilled by wildlife. This must be the Headline of the Year.
Topless breastfeeding mum in boxer shorts tackles bald eagle to save pet goose https://t.co/AGREaemf1o pic.twitter.com/iRqDQ5DHTP
— Daily Star (@dailystar) June 24, 2022
Distinguished Cultural Commentary
- Gael Fashingbauer Cooper — CNET
According to a report, Pringles snack food brand is considering cross-promotions in the field of zoology. It appears the company has learned that there is a species of arachnid — the kidney garden spider — with a potential marketing connection.
The coloring on the thorax of the spider is believed to so closely resemble the logo of the brand that Pringles has started a petition to get the scientific community to change the name of the creature “The Pringles Spider”.
There’s a little-known spider called the Kidney Garden Spider, found mostly in Asia, that looks like the Pringles mascothttps://t.co/q81w7cDbsh
— CNET (@CNET) June 28, 2022
Internationally Distinguished Reporting
- Rebecca Ratcliffe — The Guardian
Singapore has reinterpreted the expression “neither edible nor edible consumables” They say you don’t buy beer, you only rent it, You can reverse the flowchart for that sage quote by inverting it.
Look, one of the common insults directed at low-quality beer is to refer to it as “piss water,” but apparently they have taken this quite literally in the Orient. According to the report, one brewery created a beer style using wastewater collected from the area. Locals would prefer to drink imported beer to the ones from their local water supply.
Singapore craft beer uses recycled sewage to highlight water scarcity https://t.co/1o8Sl7dgqC
— The Guardian (@guardian) July 1, 2022
Distinguished Editorial Writing
- Jennifer Rubin — The Washington Post
Talking of drunken comments, let us now move on to Jennifer Rubin’s wandering thoughts. In her response to the Supreme Court stripping the EPA of oversight on states’ carbon dioxide output, Jennifer had thoughts on the ruling. These thoughts are not certain.
Jenn took two opposing views on this matter. This is the category I used in my Townhall Media column Pathological Media AmnesiaReporters will often offer a different opinion when covering the same subject. This is usually due to a shift in party members over time.
What is notable is how Jennifer managed to say the Democrats should run on the radical stripping of EPA powers AND to say that the EPA has not been stripped of these powers — in a timeframe of You will need to wait less than two hours
Two – hour – difference
Same day.
She is a marvel… pic.twitter.com/DVAxtq86Ab— Brad Slager 🍸🥃🍺🎙 Lifetime Subscriber to CNN+ (@MartiniShark) June 30, 2022
Distinguished Feature Writing
- Will McCurdy — Tech Radar
On the subject of late updates, here’s a post about the European Space Agency. It is safe to say that the supernal body might be slowing down a little in space exploration, and technological advancements.
We get this notice that the Mars spacecraft from the ESA that is mapping the planet’s surface recently had its software upgraded. Perhaps this delay was due to Microsoft’s tech support team being stuck on hold for some decades.
Mars probe on the move #Windows98Receives #software update after two decades https://t.co/d78FTvLyaE via @techradar #ESA
— CSSCloud LTD (@CSSCloudLTD) June 27, 2022
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