Be Careful Watching Local News. No Matter Where You Live, You Are Getting The Same Story Word For Word (VIDEO)

January 8, 2014

conan on local news

Late night comedian Conan O'Brien recently mocked local news journalism by stringing together video clips of anchors reading an identical story – a consumer report about the supposed trend of holiday "self gifting."

Apparently, no matter where you live in the United States, you are getting the exact same stories, word for word.

At first it was funny:

This is just a reminder that the media isn't something to listen to blindly. Think for yourself and always keep an open mind. You will be happier.


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