14 September 2021
“You’re listening……………………………. to dead air!”
If you prefer a somnolent narrative pace that would never presume to jar you into any semblance of alertness, or if you’re interested in occasional stories of depth or substance, or even some late breaking developments, then NPR may have something for you. However, if you can only take so much of their unctuous superiority or earnest adolescent angst that crowds out actual news, you might appreciate these regular flags that are used by alert listeners to warn them of yet another of their “more hip and caring than thou” diversions away from useful information.
If you hear any of the following expressions used in their opening remarks, you may be assured that they’re getting ready to insult your intelligence and your character, or simply to waste your time:
“Lived experience…” “Equity…” “Authentic voices…”
“Whose preferred pronouns are…”
“Reaching out to marginalized communities…”
“Democratic leaders…” “Republican ideologues…”
“Third party spoilers…”
You’re welcome.
(* — Nitwits Posturing Righteously)