Morning Media Mix: Memorial Day Edition

The New York Post ran a snarky story about the Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's wedding, calling them "jackasses" in the lede and putting "yawn" in the headline.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. (Getty Images)
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. (Getty Images)

The New York Post ran a snarky story about the Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s wedding, calling them “jackasses” in the lede and putting “yawn” in the headline. But glass houses and all that, because, as Jim Romenesko points out, the Post has covered these “jackasses” a lot in the past. (Jim Romenesko)

Novelist Tom Robbins (not to be confused with investigative reporter Tom Robbins) says that Hunter S. Thompson never had a genuine LSD trip in his life because he was always combing his substances. (The New York Times Magazine)

Kara Swisher and Walt Mossberg are ‘the most powerful media duo in Scilicon Valley. (Business Insider)

Digital news organizations are expanding to India, says the Times India blog. (India Ink/ The New York Times)

In honor of Memorial Day, Vox explains the holiday’s origins… Or rather, Vox introduces a video lecture by a Yale historian on the topic. (Vox)

Okay, go get ready for your BBQ or whatever.

 

 

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