Saying, “I think it’s the 24-hour news cycle; I think it’s social media,” has become an acceptable answer to absolutely any topic on a news discussion panel show. It has already been blamed for everything from road rage to teenage body image problems, despite both being around a lot longer.
Try it for yourself...
Why does political discourse seem so juvenile these days?I think it’s the 24-hour news cycle; I think it’s social media.
Why are more children being driven to school by their parents rather than taking the bus or walking?
I think it’s the 24-hour news cycle; I think it’s social media.
Why are we seeing an increase in childhood obesity?
I think it’s the 24-hour news cycle; I think it’s social media.
How do we explain the increase in religious extremism?
I think it’s the 24-hour news cycle; I think it’s social media.
Why are people deserting mainstream religions?
I think it’s the 24-hour news cycle; I think it’s social media.
What’s with the rise of neo Nazis?
I think it’s the 24-hour news cycle; I think it’s social media. (yeah, because that’s how it happened last time)
Why are we seeing such extreme weather?
I think it’s the 24-hour news cycle; I think it’s social media. (nah, really. Back in my day we just said, “funny old weather” and got on with it)
It climate change real? (YES!)
I think it’s the 24-hour news cycle; I think it’s social media.
Why are we seeing so many severe food allergies?
I think it’s the 24-hour news cycle; I think it’s social media.
What’s the go with the au pairs?
I think it’s the 24-hour news cycle; I think it’s social media.
Where’d all the good people go?
I think it’s the 24-hour news cycle; I think it’s social media.
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