Covering natural disasters has always been a ritual for news. One particular coverage by Weather Channel reporter, Mike Seidel, has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.
In this video, Seidel is seen struggling against the winds and bracing ‘for his life’. Meanwhile, two guys in the background casually stroll by.
You’re doing amazing, sweetie
Source: metro.co.uk
Sensationalist images like this proves that fake news isn’t just limited to the political sphere. Sensationalism sells, and the media knows it. Viewers are motivated by the pleasure of an emotional impact.
While videos like this are easy to spot and roast endlessly till we find the next cringe meme, some are harder to spot. That’s why an informed audience is important in combatting the rise of fake news. We need to equip ourselves with the tools and skills necessary to know what information is worth absorbing and what needs to be overlooked.
-Maria
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