Not everything in this world can be explained. Like in a time where more people than ever before have access to the news, news organizations can’t seem to turn a dime. Or how Glenn Beck can be a best-selling author despite not knowing how to spell oligarchy.
Another unexplainable phenomenon is why journalists continue to like being Tasered. Flip a channel, turn a newspaper page or click on a news link and it's likely a crime reporter, local news journalist or a major CNN anchor - Mr. Rick Sanchez - are volunteering to stand in front of gun that fires out 50,000 volts of electricity. Why do they do it?
Here’s our best guesses:
Very desperate for attention
Will do anything to be part of a story
Lost a bet with the sports editor
Owe the police department one after misidentifying the chief as a criminal suspect
Gives them something to write about
Doesn’t everyone need a creative burst now and then?
Cheaper than buying a round
Best way to "understand" a story
Very, very desperate for attention
Will do nearly anything to put off deadline - ANYTHING
