Thursday, January 19, 2006

Excuse me?

Fox News lead-in at 8:58 p.m.: What's up with death cult threats from OBL?

Seriously. I'm not making that up.

Translation: Osama Bin Laden has released a taped message saying that plans are underway for terrorist attacks in the U.S.

What kind of a News lead-in is that? What kind of News language is that? What's up? Death cult? OBL? Are they really calling Osama Bin Laden, OBL? Seriously?

Way back when, I minored in Radio and Television. Had I written a lead like that, I'd have been laughed out of the department, not to mention given a failing grade.

Hey Fox, why are you getting all KPRC on me?

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