Saturday, May 30, 2009

Puff piece journalism

This was in the wapo: http://twp.com/news.jsp?key=393846&rc=en
"Prince Harry gets play time on 2nd day of NYC trip"
By VERENA
Updated: Saturday, May 30, 2009
NEW YORK -- Prince Harry has been all business on his first official trip to the United States, but he'll have an opportunity for fun before wrapping up his two-day visit to New York.On Saturday afternoon, the 24-year-old prince is to participate in a polo match on Governors Island in New York Harbor, facing off against Argentine polo player and heartthrob Nacho Figueras.
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When I face off against some hearthrobing Nachos, its not news

"Today William Li wore a hat, according to a source familiar with the situation. A spokesperson for Mr. Li explained that, in fact, he was just wearing a hockey sock on his head to amuse his kids. The Princess and Little Buddy could not be reached for comment as it was past their bedtime."
"Too late or still too soon too soon to make lots of bad love and there's no time for sorrow. Run around, run around with a hole in your head 'til tomorrow."
-----They Might Be Giants