ATTENTION SPAN
The Real Walrus long ago came to the conclusion that most people out there have the Attention Span of a Gnat. This especially applies to the News Media, particularly those who work in the television world. In my opinion, which probably doesn’t mean much, Talking Heads can’t walk and chew gum at the same time. It’s too complicated and doesn’t get high ratings.
Until yesterday, THE story of the moment was the civil unrest in soon-to-be nuclear Iran. You know, it’s very possible the people of Iran could be on the verge of overthrowing their Islamic government over a fraudulent presidential election earlier this month…Such an event could change world history. Really.
Then, Actress Farrah Fawcett dies from her three-year battle with cancer, followed by the shocking death of The King of Pop, Michael Jackson…Suddenly, Iran drops off the radar screen, with scant mention in the media most of the day even though protesters continue to die in the streets….The Jackson death probably will continue to dominate the news for several more days, maybe weeks, especially when it comes to what you see on the Boob Tube…
It’s kind of amazing how something can be so important one minute and then forgotten the next. Call it another casualty of a world suffering from INFORMATION OVERLOAD.
Tags: Filling the News Hole
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