Untimely Times

What's wrong with Seattle journalism? Look no further than the front page of today's Seattle Times and its pathetic story, headlined "They Needed a Six-Bedroom House".

Memo to the Times city editor: the time to run this would have two weeks ago, when it might have been useful. But then, you guys were too focused on screechy-preachy pieces about the teen dance ordinance, weren't you? Better late than never? Nonsense.

The Stranger got it right the first time, without tone-deaf "Merry Prankster" references, thank you. And so did the cover photo, just the siding of the Blue House, by Jimmy Clarke. We've mentioned it before, but we just think it's great.

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By Ronald in News on April 10, 2006 10:43 AM

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Ronald

Ah, Philip, I most definitely did NOT ignore Seattle Weekly's work; I just haven't written about it. Your piece was, as are all your stories, intelligent, thoughtful, and literate. [Always heartwarming to see Dominic quoted.]

Sure, what the edit board does shouldn't influence the assignment desk. But the story this week ought to be about the Cap Hill community's response [fundraisers, potlucks, etc.], not yet another rehash.

Dawdy

ah geez thanks ronald for totally ignoring the weekly's work on this story. that's so totally hipsterish of you. and also for not understanding--even though you are allegedly writing about media--that there is a big diff between what an editorial board does (moronic aado crusades) vs. what reporters do.

Amy Kate

Actually, the headline on the Times story is "House that once stood for fun now a darker blue." "They Needed a Six-Bedroom House" is the first sentence. Still: SUCK-O-RAMA!