Quote:
Originally posted by Silverblue
It was the first time I realized that if you want to work in a newsroom, you have to be able to put your emotions in a little box when a tragedy like that occurs, and just get on with the job. You can think about the ramifications later. And if you can't do that, you need to find another line of work.
|
I have a couple friends in broadcasting. They've told me that, when tragedies occur, the sick jokes start flying like bees to a hive. Having a sick sense of humor myself, I can imagine how that would relieve the tension of having to deliver news that's really horrific.