the mainstream media picks a side for everything

May 12, 2022

Here I go… referencing the Depp VS Heard trial and it’s not even in session this week. Can’t help myself because I’m just so amazed how “news organizations” pick sides on everything — not just politics.

Social media is full of trial clips and people voicing their opinions for both sides — more for Johnny Depp. Evidently, the news has to compete for those ad dollars, so juicier headlines are needed. No matter how far they’ll stoop for a scoop, there’s no way they can get saucier than TMZ who was happy to pay Heard for video of Depp slapping around cabinets, as well as a photo of her busted lip not allowed in trial.

Next you have the youtubers, tiktockers, twitter hashtags and facebook memes. The Internet is saturated with past and present video/audio clips and opinions — the Depp/Heard trial is a big draw right now so lots are doing it. Note this is the same process no matter what “big sensational happening” is going on in the world.

I tuned in to a stream yesterday and watched as names and contribution amounts donated during the show were read. The totals were astonishing — thousands of dollars.

I’ll admit, I love to consume the stuff the jury will never see or hear.

But when it comes to my NEWS — I just want accurate and unbiased reporting.

I’m not sure that exists anymore. 🙁

Merida hates social media, biased news stories, tabloids… and everything else one may consume or access while online. Computer time for her Mom means less attention throughout the day. Be like Merida!

Merida is bored of it all

TIL (Today I Learned): Ravens and wolf cubs have been observed playing, with ravens flying over the cubs with sticks, teasing the cubs into jumping to grab the stick.