Comments on: Worst of OKC: Worst Metro Newspaper http://www.thelostogle.com/2008/07/08/worst-of-okc-worst-metro-newspaper/ Our Three Cents... Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:23:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Worst of OKC: Worst Lost Ogle Feature at The Lost Ogle http://www.thelostogle.com/2008/07/08/worst-of-okc-worst-metro-newspaper/#comment-10623 Worst of OKC: Worst Lost Ogle Feature at The Lost Ogle Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:19:48 +0000 http://www.thelostogle.com/?p=861#comment-10623 [...] over a month ago with the “Worst Metro Newspaper.” The Oklahoman dominated with over 58% of the vote. Now it’s time for us call an end to this little experiment with the category of “Worst [...] [...] over a month ago with the “Worst Metro Newspaper.” The Oklahoman dominated with over 58% of the vote. Now it’s time for us call an end to this little experiment with the category of “Worst [...]

]]> By: Journo http://www.thelostogle.com/2008/07/08/worst-of-okc-worst-metro-newspaper/#comment-9182 Journo Fri, 18 Jul 2008 16:30:44 +0000 http://www.thelostogle.com/?p=861#comment-9182 I'll bet if you poll the movers and shakers in OKC, as well as a lot of media types, they'll tell you the Journal Record is the most respected and thorough (business, legal, government) newspaper around. I’ll bet if you poll the movers and shakers in OKC, as well as a lot of media types, they’ll tell you the Journal Record is the most respected and thorough (business, legal, government) newspaper around.

]]> By: Worst of OKC: Worst “Oklahoman” Sports Columnist at The Lost Ogle http://www.thelostogle.com/2008/07/08/worst-of-okc-worst-metro-newspaper/#comment-8916 Worst of OKC: Worst “Oklahoman” Sports Columnist at The Lost Ogle Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:01:12 +0000 http://www.thelostogle.com/?p=861#comment-8916 [...] it looks like The Oklahoman ran away–or is running away-with the “Worst Metro Newspaper” category. In honor of that accomplishment, we figured it would be good to determine who is [...] [...] it looks like The Oklahoman ran away–or is running away-with the “Worst Metro Newspaper” category. In honor of that accomplishment, we figured it would be good to determine who is [...]

]]> By: Bananarama http://www.thelostogle.com/2008/07/08/worst-of-okc-worst-metro-newspaper/#comment-8768 Bananarama Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:02:22 +0000 http://www.thelostogle.com/?p=861#comment-8768 It's a good thing the broadcasters didn't ask us to pick the worst overall media outlet. It'd be hard for me to decide which tv station has the worst broadcast.. Between spending a quarter of the broadcast telling us that it's going to be sunny the next week (unless you're Gary England, in which case you're apparently guiding a small family into their storm shelter over the airwaves, even if there's no storm on the horizon) and replaying stories already broadcast as "breaking news." I guess the station managers assume that people forget everything they hear between five and six p.m., so they can re-use the same "breaking" news (which probably happened in the morning anyways) over and over again. I do find it funny that the broadcasters are calling foul over a newspaper printing a story they had run, when it's standard fare for all the tv stations to rip news from the pages of the papers and the AP wires and present it as their own reporting. And lets not forget the credo, if you can't get it on film, it's not worth covering. That is, unless you can re-use the same gas-price graphic you've been using the last several years to repeat that prices are, as they've been doing, going up. And have you ever watched on the weekend? They will replay stories that happened on Friday and still claim it's breaking. Of course, you never have to worry about them cutting their puff-pieces from the airwaves. Without TV news, who would we have to show us the different grill models? It’s a good thing the broadcasters didn’t ask us to pick the worst overall media outlet. It’d be hard for me to decide which tv station has the worst broadcast.. Between spending a quarter of the broadcast telling us that it’s going to be sunny the next week (unless you’re Gary England, in which case you’re apparently guiding a small family into their storm shelter over the airwaves, even if there’s no storm on the horizon) and replaying stories already broadcast as “breaking news.”

I guess the station managers assume that people forget everything they hear between five and six p.m., so they can re-use the same “breaking” news (which probably happened in the morning anyways) over and over again.

I do find it funny that the broadcasters are calling foul over a newspaper printing a story they had run, when it’s standard fare for all the tv stations to rip news from the pages of the papers and the AP wires and present it as their own reporting.

And lets not forget the credo, if you can’t get it on film, it’s not worth covering. That is, unless you can re-use the same gas-price graphic you’ve been using the last several years to repeat that prices are, as they’ve been doing, going up.

And have you ever watched on the weekend? They will replay stories that happened on Friday and still claim it’s breaking. Of course, you never have to worry about them cutting their puff-pieces from the airwaves. Without TV news, who would we have to show us the different grill models?

]]> By: Cow Bones Cred http://www.thelostogle.com/2008/07/08/worst-of-okc-worst-metro-newspaper/#comment-8743 Cow Bones Cred Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:26:48 +0000 http://www.thelostogle.com/?p=861#comment-8743 @funny gal No. However, I do know of quite a few open reporter jobs, though you'd have to move about 1,500 miles away from OKC. @funny gal

No.

However, I do know of quite a few open reporter jobs, though you’d have to move about 1,500 miles away from OKC.

]]> By: Jackiltz http://www.thelostogle.com/2008/07/08/worst-of-okc-worst-metro-newspaper/#comment-8735 Jackiltz Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:35:27 +0000 http://www.thelostogle.com/?p=861#comment-8735 the gazzette blows... a bunch of wannabe Kerouacs pulling out the old thesaurus to trick readers into believing their opinions are intelligent. While some points are valid their "look what we've uncoverd" attitude makes me want to vommit. They dont present facts they save lives... The writers are just like you and me only slightly more stupid and wear "alternative" clothing and eyewear. Issues only make it off the rack to make the "i have to eat or im going to die" breakfast following the "how did I get here?" one night stand and date 50 "we no longer have anything to talk about" dinners slightly less awkward. I honestly cannot remember the last time I made it through a single article in that crap rag without thinking of the movie Magnolia. But I'll keep picking them up so i can flip pages and dicuss erotic massage. the gazzette blows… a bunch of wannabe Kerouacs pulling out the old thesaurus to trick readers into believing their opinions are intelligent. While some points are valid their “look what we’ve uncoverd” attitude makes me want to vommit. They dont present facts they save lives… The writers are just like you and me only slightly more stupid and wear “alternative” clothing and eyewear.

Issues only make it off the rack to make the “i have to eat or im going to die” breakfast following the “how did I get here?” one night stand and date 50 “we no longer have anything to talk about” dinners slightly less awkward.

I honestly cannot remember the last time I made it through a single article in that crap rag without thinking of the movie Magnolia. But I’ll keep picking them up so i can flip pages and dicuss erotic massage.

]]> By: funny gal http://www.thelostogle.com/2008/07/08/worst-of-okc-worst-metro-newspaper/#comment-8733 funny gal Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:31:56 +0000 http://www.thelostogle.com/?p=861#comment-8733 does cow bones work for the dark tower? if so, hook a sistah up with a jobby job...nevermind does cow bones work for the dark tower? if so, hook a sistah up with a jobby job…nevermind

]]> By: Cow Bones Cred http://www.thelostogle.com/2008/07/08/worst-of-okc-worst-metro-newspaper/#comment-8702 Cow Bones Cred Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:40:32 +0000 http://www.thelostogle.com/?p=861#comment-8702 The Oklahoman has been quite progressive in embracing new media. It's more about engagement than eyeballs these days, and in that regard they're building quality products for their readers and advertisers. Even if you hate the content, I guarantee you're consuming more news from them than ever. They've also created quite an open platform for readers to express their opinions on editorial. And if someone thinks they can tell a better story, there's plenty of opportunity for citizen journalism with their MyNewsOK initiative. The Oklahoman has been quite progressive in embracing new media. It’s more about engagement than eyeballs these days, and in that regard they’re building quality products for their readers and advertisers. Even if you hate the content, I guarantee you’re consuming more news from them than ever. They’ve also created quite an open platform for readers to express their opinions on editorial. And if someone thinks they can tell a better story, there’s plenty of opportunity for citizen journalism with their MyNewsOK initiative.

]]> By: Mrs. Mia Wallace http://www.thelostogle.com/2008/07/08/worst-of-okc-worst-metro-newspaper/#comment-8686 Mrs. Mia Wallace Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:45:27 +0000 http://www.thelostogle.com/?p=861#comment-8686 And Zipper easily could be named "Clown of the Year". Now there's an idea! And Zipper easily could be named “Clown of the Year”. Now there’s an idea!

]]> By: Dean's Fake Laugh http://www.thelostogle.com/2008/07/08/worst-of-okc-worst-metro-newspaper/#comment-8683 Dean's Fake Laugh Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:00:39 +0000 http://www.thelostogle.com/?p=861#comment-8683 That's why she promoted Zipper the Clown to editor. That’s why she promoted Zipper the Clown to editor.

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