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One could argue that news anchors in general can be somewhat fake or snarky or irritating to watch in general, but I've noticed a trend with nearly all of them on every station here locally, and the assholes on the Weather Channel aren't any better.
What is with the snarky smile and attitude when bad weather, particularly snow, is in the forecast? Is that really necessary?
Nothing triggers my anger more than "Don't put those shovels away yet, there's more snow on deck for later this week, teeehehe!" or "That front may have missed us, but don't relax just yet, there's another front that has the potential for more snow on Thursday!" or "Some really nice, seasonal weather and sunshine for tomorrow, but there's a cold snap on the way and it's bringing some snnnnooooow with it!" with this smug little smile on their face.
And the Weather Channel people "Oh, and you people in the Twin Cities are just getting POUNDED with snow right now! Yep, 12 inches so far!" almost like it's funny or something.
There was one meterologist locally here (thank God he's gone), I swore he got a hard-on anytime there was snow, rain, or storms in the forecast, especially if there was going to be bad weather on the weekend. Like it gave him pleasure to deliver the news that everyone had to find something else to do this weekend, because we'd either be snowed in or it'd be too cold for outdoor activities or it'd be raining/storming during an important event. He was the worst of all, with his overall tone and facial expressions. Almost devil-ish whenever there was bad news.
Petty? Sure I am. I am sick of winter and snow in general. But that attitude really pisses me off. I don't think it's professional at all.
What is with the snarky smile and attitude when bad weather, particularly snow, is in the forecast? Is that really necessary?
Nothing triggers my anger more than "Don't put those shovels away yet, there's more snow on deck for later this week, teeehehe!" or "That front may have missed us, but don't relax just yet, there's another front that has the potential for more snow on Thursday!" or "Some really nice, seasonal weather and sunshine for tomorrow, but there's a cold snap on the way and it's bringing some snnnnooooow with it!" with this smug little smile on their face.
And the Weather Channel people "Oh, and you people in the Twin Cities are just getting POUNDED with snow right now! Yep, 12 inches so far!" almost like it's funny or something.
There was one meterologist locally here (thank God he's gone), I swore he got a hard-on anytime there was snow, rain, or storms in the forecast, especially if there was going to be bad weather on the weekend. Like it gave him pleasure to deliver the news that everyone had to find something else to do this weekend, because we'd either be snowed in or it'd be too cold for outdoor activities or it'd be raining/storming during an important event. He was the worst of all, with his overall tone and facial expressions. Almost devil-ish whenever there was bad news.
Petty? Sure I am. I am sick of winter and snow in general. But that attitude really pisses me off. I don't think it's professional at all.
not a great forecaster, but a great personality) I check NOAA for my forecasts...just the facts, thanks.
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