Unfortunately, in US journalism it is considered neutral to spread a lie, but it is considered "biased" to call out a lie. So, there is a structural asymmetry that rewards colorful lies with virality.

George Lakoff and I pushed this simple and reasonable idea years ago. When I returned to journalism, I realized the problem. Editors care more about SEO and controversy (=clicks) than about whether the headline is destroying truth. Incentive is to bait engagement at all cost.

I know it's been hours, but it just hit me that they never went back to Hot Ones guy. They cut to him twice before the actual parade kicked off and then just never acknowledged him or his parade trivia ever again.

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I mix it up from time to time but ALWAYS include:

“Everybody Eats When They Come to My House,” Cab Calloway
“Cornbread and Butterbeans,” Carolina Chocolate Drops
“Shine On, Harvest Moon,” Rosemary Clooney
“Autumn In New York,” Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong
“Travelin’ Prayer,” Billy Joel

Did not expect to hear "Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" during the parade. Not a strange choice, but kind of a deep cut.

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Back half of this parade is pretty dense. My endurance is being tested this year.

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But is the Grink there?

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"Come sing about dying on a float with a fire breathing pasta dragon. And then after that there will be Shrek."

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I don't know that I would describe "jet black hair" as one of Goku's trademarks.

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