3.17.2010

beating out other, less important headlines on cnn, such as the health care bill, mexican gang violence against americans, and major school closings is this gem of a news bulletin completely worth your time and attention:

"retirement home for prostitutes"

not.even.kidding. the caption reading "Two VBS.TV producers spend Mothers' Day at a retirement hope for prostitutes in Mexico. One in her 80s now sells candy. Another in her 60s wants to keep turning tricks. Watch them tell their stories."

yes, that's exactly what i need to know about, front and center. elderly prostitutes in mexico. (!?)

and, umm, turning tricks is cnn-worthy journalism? i thought that type of terminology was only used in salt-n-peppa songs?

i feel like i'm being punked and the onion traded urls with cnn as a st. patty's day prank?

i wish it were true.

what is this world coming to? my precious cnn is falling victim to sensationalism and ad sale revenue.

ugh. cnn - cool it already.