Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Not So Phan-tastic
In the true spirit of the Fairfield Mirror's “credible” journalistic style, Ashley Phan’s February 2nd article titled “All about the booty,” epitomizes what is wrong with the paper. Some people should be introduced to my friend named Mr. Tact.
“From conversation and experience, I have come to the conclusion that you can put most guys into two separate groups: ‘boob’ guys and ‘ass’ guys.” -Fairfield Mirror, week of February 2.
I know what you’re thinking. “Does journalism get any deeper and more investigative than that? Shove over Brian Williams, there’s a new gun-slinger in town. (By now, my sarcasm should be so overwhelming that you are debating whether or not to keep reading. Please do. I need a good grade.)
Obviously this is a good conversational piece one could have with his or her friends, but to be put in print is outlandish. The goal of the paper is to mold students into journalists, not Joan Rivers. This article was pure smut. She actually tries to delve into the psyche of a male and debate the pros and cons of each group.
My favorite part is the conclusion where so oh so cleverly tries to talk about guys and what they bring to the table sexually. Hopefully, she will never find out because the world is in some trouble if this writer reproduces.
“From conversation and experience, I have come to the conclusion that you can put most guys into two separate groups: ‘boob’ guys and ‘ass’ guys.” -Fairfield Mirror, week of February 2.
I know what you’re thinking. “Does journalism get any deeper and more investigative than that? Shove over Brian Williams, there’s a new gun-slinger in town. (By now, my sarcasm should be so overwhelming that you are debating whether or not to keep reading. Please do. I need a good grade.)
Obviously this is a good conversational piece one could have with his or her friends, but to be put in print is outlandish. The goal of the paper is to mold students into journalists, not Joan Rivers. This article was pure smut. She actually tries to delve into the psyche of a male and debate the pros and cons of each group.
My favorite part is the conclusion where so oh so cleverly tries to talk about guys and what they bring to the table sexually. Hopefully, she will never find out because the world is in some trouble if this writer reproduces.
