30 October 2010

Used Toner Cartridge Could Be Used for Bombs: science according to Fox

It's probably a coincidence that I've read this piece by Francis mentioning lazy and barely literate researchers and then this hilarious (unsigned) article in Fox News:

Used Toner Cartridge Could Be Used for Bombs, Expert Says

The article is posted in the "Science" rubric of Fox News. To make sure, you know.

The "expert" whose opinion is (ab)used in the article is John Shane, director of the communication supplies consulting service with market research firm InfoTrends. His expertise, whatever it is, certainly isn't in the domain of explosive postal packages. But Mr Shane is really not guilty in the sheer inanity of the article in general and, especially, that exceptionally stupid headline. He definitely and clearly says: "you could take apart a notebook PC or you could take apart a can of coffee."

And you can continue reading and taking apart the article, but it's really up to you...

2 comments:

jams o donnell said...

Perhaps  Fox can give up all pretence and just have some sheep bleating Four legs good, two legs better....

SnoopyTheGoon said...

They could. But would they?