I’m done. The Uptown paper has moved beyond parody.
The entire conception, tone, and execution of the latest multi-part entry into some journalism contest — six pedantic parts six! — would be cringe-inducing for a college or even an advanced high school paper. The entire purpose is to induce guilt in readers. Not inform.
Well, from now on, when I order a turkey sandwich I’ll say, “Hold the pain.”
Bonus Observation: You know, it is all McDonald’s fault. In poultry processing we have a perfect Platonic form of contempt and hatred for modern American life. How very neat.
Sad Chuckling Observation: Just back from the big McClatchy ed-pub belt-tightening meeting and the Tryon St. braintrust hits the Charlotte market with thousands of man hours absolutely no reader will finish, if they even bother to start. Good luck selling those grocery store display ads opposite the mangled hands of illegal immigrants. Oh wait, that’ll just prove what Serious Journalists they really are — as will this criticism. You can only chuckle.
