I sometimes feel like there isn't much alternative to The Guardian - on the other hand the opinion pieces are often wearisome and at times the whole thing starts to feel like a parody of itself. It is as if, in becoming "worthy" of "support" it has to crank itself up to an insane degree...just as sugary drinks become more sugary over time to retain their core drinkers.
This is especially noticeable when ludicrous lifestyle pieces sit cheek-by-jowl with slightly overwrought culture wars content. I can't find an example today so I'll make one up:
- Is enjoying the movie Chinatown an act of molestation?
- Why Colombian hemp chocolate makes for the best edible luggage
I mean I both think Polanski should be in jail and that Colombia tourism should be encouraged...but this stuff isn't news.
This is especially noticeable when ludicrous lifestyle pieces sit cheek-by-jowl with slightly overwrought culture wars content. I can't find an example today so I'll make one up:
- Is enjoying the movie Chinatown an act of molestation?
- Why Colombian hemp chocolate makes for the best edible luggage
I mean I both think Polanski should be in jail and that Colombia tourism should be encouraged...but this stuff isn't news.