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 watermark in journalism.
Distinguished Cultural Commentary
- Christine Rendon – The Daily Mail
One begins to wonder about the news coverage Kanye West receives between his music career, and the many other things that he does. You need to stay up to date on his various activities. So consider it a blessing to find out that the rapper has been involved in packaging fast food in innovative packaging.
Kanye West announces he is redesigning McDonald’s food packaging https://t.co/S0ffXfeune
— Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) May 24, 2022
Distinguished Coverage In Frozen Desserts
- Thomas Friedman – New York Times
Thomas Friedman, who had been absent from a press conference for 100 days was given an interview. Then came the bizarre news that the entire interview was off the record, so Friedman wrote a column about what he was– and was not– permitted to talk about. Then, Friedman tells us about the delicious chocolate milkshake that he had.
Beyond parody pic.twitter.com/EiCcVOzB7Y
— Ken Klippenstein (@kenklippenstein) May 23, 2022
Distinguished National Reporting
John Harwood, one of Joe Biden’s staunchest defenders is among the most trusted. His insistence on the importance of the inflation problem and the many other economic problems facing the country is perhaps the best example of Harwood’s loyalty to President Obama. Harwood’s latest attempt at rectal smoke blowing Harwood isn’t successful. telling us families are doing wellRight now. His rosy outlook on behalf of Joe Biden manages to get undermined by…Joe Biden.
Biden might be interested to hear from him. pic.twitter.com/hZJqlF48Ox
— Schadenfreudelish (@aggierican) May 23, 2022
Distinguished Public Service
Burrito-makers are well versed in the techniques of construction integrity. It is well-known that the roll method, sealing with sourcream, and placing the folded bottom for closure are all known. But, it seems that there are many neophytes who have become so confused by Mexican cocina origami, the need to create a tortilla adhesive in order to facilitate consumption.
Four US engineering students were brainstorming the perfect invention for their product design course, when lunch inspiration — literally — fell into their laps https://t.co/mjsLnR87fv
— CNN (@CNN) May 26, 2022
Distinguished Breaking News
- Mike Baker – New York Times
You just know, ever since author Nancy Brophy was arrested for the death of her spouse, that The Times headline offices were just vibrating with the anticipation of running this one – and really, who could blame them?!
Who knew this was coming???https://t.co/lzIbVeGix1
— Lie-Able Sources (@LieAbleSources) May 25, 2022
International Excellence in Reporting
- Olivier Vergnault – Cornwall Live
It seems that lawyers who are on retainer should be put to good use. Condé Nast Magazines, which publishes VogueA threat letter was sent to Cornwall pub owners, who are located in small hamlets. The issue – the magazine magnate was leaning on a copyright infringement because the pub is named Vogue’s Star Inn
Last year, the company had $2 billion in revenues. The owner claimed that he was afraid of losing trade to a bar in a small hamlet home to only a few thousand people. In response, the owner sent a scornful letter to the publisher informing him that he wasn’t appropriating the publication. However, his business is located on the ground and was named after the village it is situated for many centuries.
As someone who works at Condé Nast I leave this here without comment – Vogue magazine threatens to sue Cornish village pub of the same name https://t.co/oFvIn8j97U
— Jeremy White (@jeremywired) May 13, 2022
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