Why do the news media outlets feel that we want to hear about the bad things in life?
Think about it.
The headline of almost any major paper or the lead story of almost all the broadcasts is usually about crime, tragedy, pain and suffering.
Headlines from 3 big papers and one small one today include:
- Sex Predator on the Prowl: Toronto Sun
- Helicopter Dropped Like a Rock: Toronto Star
- Elderly Eased Out: Hamilton Spectator
- Blight Ravages Potato Crops: Brantford Expositor
Also, why do I need to know about celebrities behaving badly? And why is it news?
What possible difference to the economy does it make if Paula Abdul leaves American Idol? Or what effect will there be on the B.C. forest fires if John and Kate litigate?
One thing that I did pull out of today's news is that there will be a new show coming this fall..called Its Always Good News. Hosted by Connie Smith of CHCH fame, a 30 year plus veteran let go in budget cuts.
Also one local item with a personal link: Caitlin's Family Donates Warmer. A blanket warmer for McMaster Children's Hospital was donated by the family of this late tot, taken earlier this year by cancer at age 5.
And I had to dig this one up for M.D.B., a story from last year that could have been a tragedy: Poor guy crossing the road ends up stuck to the front of a semi, and could have ended up as road kill.
Two songs are running through my head right now, Don Henley's Dirty Laundry and Anne Murray's A Little Good News.
Dunno bout you, but I would rather hear about the good stuff first, kinda brace me for the bad stuff.
DJW
Some good news...the renovations are getting nearer to done!
