On Sep 9, 2006, at 5:28 AM, PAT MATHEWS wrote:
"trusted minister fleeces flock" is of the same genus as "trusted teacher elopes with student," "Trusted bookkeeper embezzles non- profit's funds," "trusted doctor abuses patient," or "trusted politician..." OK, guys, stop laughing. But you know what I mean.
Dog Bites Man: not news.* Man Bites Dog: news. Trusted Minister Fosters Faith: not news. Trusted Minister Fleeces Flock: news**. ...and for the same reason: it is unusual. It is NOT the norm. Dave * Except here in the Bay Area, where "Dog Mauls Lesbian" played for several years. ** Also suffers from some of the oldest "lazy reporter" tricks: alliterative headline, failure to "avoid cliches like the plague", ... _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
