tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post6623693247629831296..comments2024-03-28T22:02:16.520-04:00Comments on Politics and its Discontents: Now This Really Is FunnyLornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-53512212937697749302011-12-05T12:12:54.798-05:002011-12-05T12:12:54.798-05:00I've been learning to write media releases in ...I've been learning to write media releases in my Public Relations program, and our class has been exposed to many strong examples over the course of the semester; however, this one is by far the best I've seen.<br /><br />Obviously, the reporters knew that it was a spoof, but I'm sure they all got an enlightened laugh out of it. I think the media release was a smart, creative way for the concerned Canadian citizen to get his message across without ranting. <br /><br />In my opinion, humour is the best way to challenge the status quo. In some of my university seminars last year, we discussed how right wingers are generally skilled at mobilizing negative affect (reactionary anger, hatred, fear, etc.). However, I think the left will always triumph in the humour department. (I guess the American right has mainstream conservative comedian Dennis Miller, but he always comes across as smug to me, like an overly entitled frat boy.)<br /><br />Anyway, I'm still crossing my fingers and hoping for a Canadian version of the culture-jamming Yes Men pranksters. This fake media release gives me hope, as does the TruthFool Communications crew.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00178399616025604858noreply@blogger.com