Contrapunto is a new feature where you get to read actual news headlines accompanied by “what they didn’t say”. Here are the headlines for the week that ends August 28.
“French diplomat Lasodous becomes head of UN peacekeeping.” Germany worried over its friend request being ignored.
“3 of marriage party killed in accident.” Will now confirm whether marriages are made in heaven.
“Centre upto dirty tricks: Team Anna.” Stay hungry, stay foolish.
“1,700 fisherwomen get loans.” Finally they can afford the oil for frying fish.
“CCL employee’s body found floating in pond.” Company to enfore strict check on leisure breaks.
“Manchester United thrash Arsenal 8–2.” Arsene Wenger says inevitable as Szczesny wasn’t keeping well.
“Don’t worry, I’m fine: Salman.” You’d better be fine, being paid for a Bodyguard.
“Music can be used creatively for physical and mental well being.” Though it can also be made to sound like Himesh Reshammiya.
“Eat chocolate daily to reduce heart disease risk: Study.” A study done in collaboration by Nestle and Cadbury.
“Brits likely to get away on European holidays during Olympics.” What a bunch of jolly spoilsports!
“NASA urges space junk clean up.” Russian sattelites to be brought down.
“Endeavour crater provides evidence of past water on Mars.” Not very bright news for those thirsty on earth though.
“Israeli rabbi pairs gays with lesbians.” What an idea, sir ji!
By Siddhartha Mukherjee
[4 Sept] Contrapunto | All That The Headlines Didn’t Say
– September 4, 2011Posted in: Contrapunto
