February 20, 2004

"I read the Week in Review, and she goes straight for Arts and Leisure"

This post on the CJR Campaign Desk blog reminded me of something and got me enraged here at my desk. Now, I know this isn't a personal blog, but I have no other outlet, but here goes:

I hate the New York Times' television ads. They make me feel like a snob and a fool for reading the paper. I really want to smack around everyone involved with their production, especially the actors.

Like the guy who says, "The only thing better than doing the crossword puzzle is actually finishing it." Who says that?

And the precocious little girl who says she reads the Times to keep up with what's going on on the web. Isn't that what the web is for? If you get your information on the Internet from a newspaper, and you're 11 years old, well, there's just no helping you.

I also hate the bright, high-ceilinged, airy houses all the people live in, with their sparse-but-still-comfortable decor. I'm from New York and I can tell you from firsthand experience that nobody lives like that. Most people live in dark apartments with low ceilings and most of the rich people who can afford that sort of space have look-but-don't-touch antiques. Heck, it doesn't get that bright outdoors in New York on most days.

So screw you, Times ad wizards. Sure, I'll keep reading, but with gritted teeth.

Posted by rj3 at February 20, 2004 3:33 PM

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