Local news has long been a dumping ground for “stories” required by the affiliate’s parent networks, in addition to the local fluff. I didn’t realize that national news had given up any notion of being somehow more “serious” than the local news, simply by virtue of its being, you know, national. Though I suppose if Amazon really is turning into America’s (if not the world’s) corner grocer, then this is now the equivalent of covering said grocer’s celebrating 75 years in business with a big ol’ sale, come on down, and say hi to Bob. Except that it’s also an advertisement that probably cost millions to place, delivered with a smile and a chin by David Muir.
Peter Jennings flicks his cigarette ash at you from hell, Muir. And stop talking with your hands. Jesus.
