Of course it's contrived, but once you know how its contrived, you can understand the editorial viewpoint. CNN, for example, when you see where they're really coming from, you can subtract their bias, and get some sort of facts. Sometimes the amount of bias that is imposed in these things is so laughable that it gives you an extra layer of entertainment.
Frank ZappaThe devil, he's about this big. He had a red suit on and a widow's peak, and then a pointed tail, and like a sulfur reek. Yes, it was him alright, I swear.
Frank ZappaMost rock journalism is people who can't write, interviewing people who can't talk, for people who can't read.
Frank ZappaI searched for years I found no love. I'm sure that love will never be a product of plasticity.
Frank ZappaGive me the enchilada with the pickle sauce shoved up between the donkey's ass until he can't come anymore.
Frank Zappa