Dec 12 2008
Newswriting that Annoys Me, Episode 274
From The New York Times today:
The outbreak is yet more evidence that Zimbabwe’s most fundamental public services — including water and sanitation, public schools and hospitals — are shutting down, much like the organs of a severely dehydrated cholera victim.
Am I the only person that thinks this is in poor taste?
OK, you’re right – poor taste. But I have to admit I snickered just a little bit…
ya very poor taste. who comes up with this crap? it sounds cheesy too.