Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Interesting topic. I know when I moved to the UK, I was blown away by the news here (and kids TV). The US really felt dumbed down in comparison. I was quite shocked. On TV, the news is good here (not just the BBC) but on commercial stations too. But it is the written press that has some real trash in it. The SUN is the most popular paper and has things like topless girls on Page 3 and other such news worthy pieces ;-) But yes, while the US is huge and has much going on, I do blame US media for a lot of the ills within the US (not that the UK is perfect either). I think the French and German stations have great news too.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***But it is the written press that has some real trash in it. The SUN is the most popular paper and has things like topless girls on Page 3 and other such news worthy pieces ;-)*** That's nothing. There are topless girls in every major newspaper in Japan!
Originally Posted By avromark Hey our Sun has clothed girls at least Besides the Tabloid format is more convenient while eating on break I think Dave hit part of it. Perspective. Once you experience something else (or many something elses) you end up with a reference point and can judge accordingly. (Why do you think I value Experience over Theoretical Knowledge?) Also the person reading the news shouldn't regurgitate the perspective/slant they should form their own opinions. Too many people just check one source. But the same can be said about many things in life. How many people truly drive more than say a Camry before they buy. All they regurgitate is popular opinion. Experience it now. Compare at least 3 products (Not my 1970 Oldsmobile was problematic, guess what a 1970 Toyota would be small, spartan and less reliable than today's Yugo) Remember lubed for life. It's on oil change now not "oil and lube" etc. Getting back on topic...
Originally Posted By vbdad55 But it is the written press that has some real trash in it. The SUN is the most popular paper and has things like topless girls on Page 3 and other such news worthy pieces ;-) That's nothing. There are topless girls in every major newspaper in Japan! and the papers here wonder why no one buys them anymore
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<That's nothing. There are topless girls in every major newspaper in Japan!>> I always knew Japan was a great nation.
Originally Posted By avromark ^^ Well Japan is home to the infamous capsule hotel, as well as the equally infamous "love hotel". (Just think 4-star quality by the hour how much sleep you'll receive) Uh but what paper doesn't have a pretty Sunshine Girl in it? *g* I noticed no one mentioned the Sunshine Man...
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I wouldn't mind try a capsule hotel, if it weren't for the fact that they aren't all that cheap. There are tourist hotels that offer a real if tiny room for less money.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***Well Japan is home to the infamous capsule hotel, as well as the equally infamous "love hotel". (Just think 4-star quality by the hour how much sleep you'll receive)*** With blacklighting to boot.
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