Not Fit to Print

Did you know Yellow journalism is named for a comic strip character called The Yellow Kid?

From Wiki: Yellow journalism, or the yellow press, is a type of journalism that presents little or no legitimate well-researched news and instead uses eye-catching headlines to sell more newspapers. Techniques may include exaggerations of news events, scandal-mongering, or sensationalism. By extension, the term yellow journalism is used today as a pejorative to decry any journalism that treats news in an unprofessional or unethical fashion.

Just my not-so-humble opinion, but that would describe most of the main stream media.  They've gone from being the canary in the coal mine to citing "a little birdie told me" for their sources.

terpsichorean

Word of the Day

terpsichorean \turp-si-kuh-REE-uhn\ , adjective:

1. Pertaining to dancing.

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Apt word for these times, seeing as how more people care about Dancing with the Stars than they do about our politicians dancing around the issues...and stepping on our toes while they're at it.

Stronger - Kelly Clarkson

Round and Round

She goes

When it will stop, no one knows.  (or hit "refresh")

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I had to bump this one up, I liked it so well. I don't know if it will work for everyone, guess that would depend upon your security settings and your browser, but I'm locked down pretty good using Firefox and it works for me.

Berry Interesting!

Did you know pineapples belong to the berry family? The pineapple is a multiple fruit made up of coalesced berries. The name comes from its pine cone-like appearance.

But I'm Not a Stinker

You Are a Skunk

You are confident about your place in the world, and you've happily carved out your own niche. You have a strong personality, and you have no desire to lead or follow anyone. You don't think that you are strange, but others tend to think you are a bit eccentric. You are brilliant and a rule breaker. Social graces don't come easily for you.

What Black and White Animal Are You?

Maybe this blog needs a category for skunks.

The title of the post is an inside joke, btw. I'm only a stinker to those with their noses in the air.  Things aren't always black and white;  life has shades of gray, after all.