CNN.com is such a fucking joke.

[Gravitycollapse]

Since when was an Aussie winning a golf tournament more important than literally EVERY OTHER news story in existence?

This is why we can't have nice things.

[LittleBlue]

1. It's the most prestigious tournament of the year

The green jacket is serious business, Gravitycollapse

[Gravitycollapse]

4. I enjoy golf. Playing and watching. But I ultimately do not give a shit who wins the jacket.

Especially not if that story is in direct competition with actual news stories.

[Knightraven]

2. It is what is going on right now.

The other topics are kind of stale in the news world way of thinking.

When something comes up to freshens them, they will come back up in what they talk about.

[flamingdem]

3. So true! I'm listening to Maduro's acceptance speech on Telesur! That's a big

story for goodness sakes, OIL Venezuela the CIA !! jeez

[Apophis]

5. Infotainment: the dumbing down of America.

[RZM]

8. Funny hearing golf as an example of the dumbing down of America

Can't say I've heard that one before.

[Liberal_in_LA]

6. +1

[Arctic Dave]

7. Because real news doesn't sell things.

This will get everyone in to buying golf clubs.

[Buzz Clik]

9. CNN should use DU as a template:

35% of their stories should be about social security and/or chained CPI
50% of their stories should be about Obama's betrayal of the Democratic Party
10% should be on specific issues like gay rights, women's rights, and minorities
5% should be pictures, cartoons, and videos

As it is, CNN is a fucking joke.

[olddots]

10. CNN brought us Baloon Boy

and wars with graphics and green camera effects .