Lynch, Diane (2004) “Just the Bare Facts” ABC.COM, 8/12 , P. 1-2

From the days of ‘happy talk” news to infomercial made into news like shows, the news business is now the entertainment business. Hard news is still in print format, television news is fluffy. If it doesn’t fly, ratings tank and the shows are off the air.

So it finally comes to this, naked men and women disrobe on camera as they are giving the news. In front of them is a huge teleprompter that provides the news. Their job is to strip and sound semi-intelligent and articulate. The news is on cable and television and is here in the USA, Canada, and Europe.

When interviewed for ABC.COM, managers give the same song that PLAYBOY used years ago. Nudity is natural. Of course it is not. Nude casters have body makeup and are extremely attractive.

On the other hand, the news that is given is straight as possible. By giving the standard news that you can watch on other channels, it legitimates the nudity.

The owners and managers maintain that our world is evolving. Yes, but in what direction? Would some of the top news people in the legitimate medium qualify?
Well, no they would not. Most to compete would have to spend more time in body tucks and the gym than gathering and interpreting the news.

This evolution seems to be happening though. NAKEDDARE.COM reports that a
Christian theme Nudist Park is opening in Tampa, Florida. It is primarily for Christians and the co-founders can find Bible verses to support their new camp.

Go figure.