Old Kids On The Block

The New Kids On The Block, who are touring the world again for some reason, are having trouble selling tickets. Now Donnie Wahlberg — who I will say is a better actor than his brother, but not by any stretch a great actor, but still a better actor than he is a singer, if that makes sense — has an announcement to make.

Tickets aren’t selling because of the recession.

I would suggest to you that maybe that’s not it, “kids.”

That’s all I have to say.

Today’s Moron: Todd Meany, Fox News “Reporter”

As a print journalist for the past two decades, I have mixed feelings about TV reporters. I’ve known some who were the real deal, but I’ve known others who were hired for their looks and presence, not their ability to, you know, like, be, like, journalists.

And then I heard about this guy, who reports for Fox 8 in Cleveland. I won’t say much more. Just watch the clip.

Journalism is in a rough state these days, whether it’s print or broadcast. It’s tough enough being taken seriously as a reporter when front pages are for sale to advertisers and job cuts have left newspapers and broadcasters scrambling to offer basic community coverage. This kind of report, which is fine for a comedy show or a kids’ program, fails its viewers.

And people wonder why Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert are being treated like actual journalists …