Tuesday, December 8, 2009

WhatTheHeck Headlines


It's not easy to write a headline. I mean, you have to take a whole entire story and condense it into 5 or 6 words. It's a tough job!

Maybe that's why the headlines on Politico, one of my favorite websites, are sometimes a little confusing. Here are a few actual examples that I spotted, just this morning:

Critics Start Fast In Copenhagen
Does this mean that the climate change critics are not eating? Goodness. Or are they simply off to a "fast start"? I would clarify this for you, but the story was 4 pages long and extremely boring, so I really am not sure.

Gibbs: Gallup Like A 6-Year-Old
Yee Haw! Let's all gallup around the press room with Robert Gibbs! Sounds like fun. Oh wait. He was talking about the Gallup Poll, comparing it to a 6 year old with a crayon. I like my interpretation better.

W.H. Predicts A Stimulating Winter
Really? Are they inviting Tigers Woods for an extended stay?

Public Option No Longer Public. Or An Option. Or Anywhere In Sight.
Ok, I made this one up. But it's very close to the truth. And it's not funny at all. Although I am encouraged that they're talking about allowing people 55 and older to buy into Medicare. I have no idea why it took so long to get that idea on the table, but I'm hoping it will stay there.

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4 comments:

  1. the entire healthcare should be run like medicare. the esteemed politicians move slower than turtles...

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  2. I've heard Missippi's educational system was lacking...

    It won't do us any good to be able to buy into something we can't afford.

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  3. Go and visit The Sun (Brit paper). Best headlines ever (terrible paper though). E.g. when Sweden beat us at soccer, headline was:

    "Swedes 4 Turnips 0"

    Jacques Delors passes new euro-laws:

    "Up Yours Delors"

    etc.

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  4. Sarah: They ARE slow, aren't they? By the time they finish this health care stuff, it'll be 2012.

    Lily: Good point. But you know, I think I'd rather pay Medicare premiums than private insurance premiums just on principle at this poitn.

    Grumpy: Sounds awesome! I'll check it out.

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