Just a short rant.

It may just be as a result of ageing, but I'm find myself wanting to yell at the TV when the News comes on and interviews are held with members of the public to, presumably, "highlight the voice of the people". Last night for example:

Story on non-succession of catholics to the crown:
"What do you think?" to punter leaving church
"I think its a bad thing"

Story on Spain's World Cup win:
"How do you feel" to Spanish woman
"I feel very happy"

WTF? It's like stealing seconds of life. I don't care about the views of a random punter who suddenly has a microphone stuck in his face. At the very most, it adds a little bit of local colour, but what possible value does it add? When the reporter then uses these tiny little bits of vox pop to draw conclusions which are either obvious or banal (or both): "The feeling on the street is obviously that catholics aren't happy", "well, the Spanish are very happy", its just lazy, lowest common denominator stuff.

Does ma napper.