Monday, May 30, 2011

Media Criticism Tip #1

Dear legitimate journalists and news reporters:

Please please stop using the word "wholesale" when describing something that is not bought in bulk.

Like when describing rape; http://fountainvalley.patch.com/articles/wholesale-rape-and-looting-in-egypt-sc-journalist-reports

Or describing destruction; http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704100604575146002445136066.html

It just sounds incredibly out of place. Try "all encompassing" "total" or similar phrases.

Love,
~Me

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