A Letter to the Irresponsible and Stupid – Indian News Media

Posted on August 15, 2009 by The Pack

(Disclaimer: I own up to every single word written in this letter and apologise to general reader for the graphic nature and verbosity of this letter. I am sorry for using the abusive words and inappropriate language. I am really very sorry but I could not help the cause as I could not find any suitable replacement for those words.But please mind…that this apology is only to the General Reader and NOT to the Indian News Media.)

Hello to All Dumb Asses, Morons and Fuckers of Indian News Media

I am writing to you with no hope of you even understanding a single word or the motive behind this letter. Yet, I am writing to you only to take out my frustration and agitation, you guys have filled me up with your absolute stupidity and foolishness. I would like to present some facts before you before I hurl out more of abuses you deserve.

Fact 1: Number of Deaths in Road Accidents in Pune = 477 (year 2008 : Source – Traffic Police, Pune)

Fact 2: Number of Casualties in Road Accidents in Pune = 1617(year 2008 : Source – Traffic Police, Pune)

Fact 3: Average annual cases of Poisoning in Farmers of Pune and Ahmednagar = 107(2003-2006 : Source – Research by Ashok Vikhe-Patil, pro-vice chancellor of Pravara Rural University, Loni)

Fact 4: Population of Pune district = 72,24,000

Fact 5: Total reported cases of Swine Flu Infections in Pune district = 221

Fact 6: Percentage of people infected if H1N1 Swine Influenza Virus = 0.003%(approx)

Fact 7: Number of reported cases of Swine Flu in USA = 5500(How many of you know that? If you didn’t know earlier Why?)

Fact 8: The only news that sells is BAD News

Fact 9: TRP of news channels at all time high after 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

Fact 10: Indian News Media acting in a highly irresponsible manner.

Fact 11: Flock of Untalented and Under qualified Reporters and “Journalists” spreading the Panic at a much faster rate than the Virus itself.

I have become sick, not of the Swine Flu but of the News Channels, which have forgotten that there is anything else happening in the world apart from Swine Flu. Bloody Fucking, Brainless, Dumb farting Assholes of reporters and journalists which we have in our country is making me agitated and angry. There is no sense of responsibility. You, so called reporters, have forgotten the use of the most precious gift god has given you – Brains.

You have scared the shit out of the already innocent people of India. And I do not blame the people, you will obviously start believing in what is shown and said to you over and over. For god’s sake Indian reporters and News Channels …GROW UP. You are not only scaring the people …you are ruining our economy…ruining our lives. Instead of spreading awareness…you are reporting “How will a Traffic Cop blow his whistle whilst his mask is on?” Assholes! Get a life!

If you have to report or spread any kind of awareness, which obviously you are least interested in, tell the people that Swine Flu is NOT necessarily Fatal. It is curable.

And IF you are really concerned about people (I have all doubts on that)…Tell them to wear Helmets (and NOT necessarily the foolish masks) as not wearing Helmets causes more Deaths in Pune everyday than not wearing masks. More farmers die of hunger and grievances everyday than they will ever die of Swine Flu. You guys are absolute Morons…and now you are stamping it with more of your stupidity.

It was because of your irresponsible reporting that the terrorists in Mumbai were so aware of all the Police movements and managed to survive so long.

It was your irresponsible reporting that brought such panic, losses and shame to our country during the 1994 Gujrat plague.

You guys have become a bunch of laughing stock by reporting that “Bagh to Baghin se Pyaar ho gaya” (Tiger falls in love with Tigress)

You think reporting about the story lines of the Daily Soap Operas is amazing for your TRPs. TRP is all you think about, be it any which way.

You watch and record a man being brutally beaten by a few men; You record in your video cameras a woman being molested and disrobed in public by ONE man…and yet you stand their without shame, disgust or angst and keep on recording. Infact you do better…you bring back the tape to your telecast office… sensationalise it with your mind numbing language and then telecast it as “Breaking News” …Fuckers!! Do you even know the meaning of that word-News?

The list of your foolishness is endless…but you won’t STOP…right? Your foolishness and stupidity has become your bread and butter…right?

Why do you think that people have not come to know of the situation of Swine Flu in US, when the numbers there are much more disturbing than in India?

What makes you think that by scaring the shit out of people will bring you money? And is that the money you would like to feed on?

You heartless, dumb farting morons are the new age TERRORISTS…and I hereby propose with full vigour that there should be BAN imposed on you all because of your mindless acts. Especially…and at least on India TV. A sincere request to one Mr. Rajat Sharma of India TV – Please own up to your faults and stupidity, and IF there is any wee bit of shame left in you…CLOSE down your, so called, News Channel. Please!

Your Fuckingly Agitated and Brutally Brain Molested

Friend

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19 Responses

  1. Hashir, on August 15, 2009 at 4:36 AM said:

    @Deepak,
    once again you hit the nail in the head. A really great post straight from the heart – and the emotions are all well placed.
    The truth is that most of the Indian media runs for popularity, TRPs and viewers – and the best way to gain viewership is by sensationalizing news. It is a really sorry state of affairs that the news channels are run like other run-of the mill channels and have forgotten the very meaning of news and journalism.
    Thankfully I am spared of all this hype and hooplah because I do not have a TV right now – but what about the millions others who are fed this bull sh*t and are naive enough to believe it? I think it is time the news channels be made responsible for what they show.

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  2. shafling, on August 15, 2009 at 11:20 AM said:

    You have hit them where it hurts……but it is of no use these words are falling upon the deaf ears….journalism here means TRPs, advertising revenues, masala minus actual happenings around the world. When there was H1N1 outbreak in US Indian media went frenzy at that time also devoting hours of hours to that news while in US and British media (CNN and BBC) it was a usual news item along with other happenings. Now when this H1N1 extended its tentacles to India, Indian ‘media’ went crazy about it creating panic and chaos and nothing else. I mostly watch CNN and BBC and to tell you the truth I did not saw any news item related to outbreak of H1N1 in India or even if i missed it it must have been a small peice of news…..

    Well done Deepak….Kudos to you… and you don’t need to be apologetic to readers , we can understand the frustation…..

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  3. Ronak R., on August 15, 2009 at 12:08 PM said:

    Wow! Our thinking is so much aligned! 😉
    I’m soon going to express the same anger, but in my way, an album, Introducing: Anarchy! =)

    Really retarded Fuckers! X-(

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  4. boopalanj, on August 15, 2009 at 5:49 PM said:

    A very nice post..

    Good research, putting facts forth before hitting them. I admire that.

    There are several other incidents. You are aware of all.

    A common man did not need to know with a live show, how commandos were going to fight terrorists. These schmucks were showing everything live. Did not think before airing anything confidential / sensational. Even policemen stood before the camera and answered with information that they should not tell.

    These people reported in detail that which rooms were occupied with blue prints, and many of them were found dead next morning.

    When Blasts happened in trains, and many commuters lost lives, they did not care to report it in detail. They said, Mumbai recovered quickly. When a place of richer swines such as taj, was attacked – they brought an impression that Mumbai daily life had come to a stall. They said – “War on Mumbai”. Wonder why they did not report in detail about attacks in railway stations on the same day. Common men’s lives are less worthy?

    Most of these reporter girls are nothing more than pieces of garbage. Wonder if they ever think.

    When farmers die out of hunger, they dont give an ear to that. When cricketers are suffering because of WADA Code, it is a case of national interest. Yo, man, cricket is the only way of salvation for this countrymen.

    Hmmm.. no use of howling..

    An exceptionally good post, except the language and use of few words.. After all, we are all part of writing media..

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    • The Pack, on August 17, 2009 at 4:13 PM said:

      Hmm! I know…I have used very inappropriate words…but while writing they seemed the most appropriate ones…hence this piece 😦 …I am sorry…but couldn’t help replace them ! 😦

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  5. Vatsal Rathod, on August 16, 2009 at 1:04 AM said:

    you bloody dumb asshole.. what the hell is the need of the stupid disclaimer in the starting itself?? are you here to defend yourself or to present your thoughts?? I am really angry upon you because you are apologizing for being yourself. Dont take my words negatively, the post is excellent apart from the disclaimer and the motive behind it is noble beyond any doubt. If somebody gets hurt by reading this, let them go to hell. No sane mind can have a disagreement to even one word written in this excellent post (again, apart from the disclaimer).

    I request you to edit the post and remove the disclaimer. I know you are not like these coward reporters who cannot take ownership of their deeds. If someone gets hurt, let it be. But I am proud of you. Keep writing Bro.

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    • The Pack, on August 17, 2009 at 4:29 PM said:

      Thank you sire! 😀 But…I guess, I have gone a little too far with hurling those abuses…which might not go down with a general reader properly…I know, they won’t be hurt…I haven’t cursed them…neither have I written this for appeasing the general reader…but I failed to maintain the decorum and sanctity of this space…and hence the apology! 😀

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  6. Nisarg, on August 16, 2009 at 8:55 PM said:

    Very rightly said, Vatsal.

    But there is no need for the disclaimer. You are being just what you are and above all the Indian Media does not deserve anything better than this!! I really feel the need for any such body which can regulate these kind of news being telecast by them. Govt should think over it.

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    • The Pack, on August 17, 2009 at 4:40 PM said:

      Dear Nisarg!

      First of all thanks for visiting MOTA and raking in your valuable input.

      I too hope that some governing body comes up to regulate these shameless news channels.

      And I have never apologised to news media anywhere in this post! 😀 and I never will!

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  7. savitamunde, on August 17, 2009 at 4:21 PM said:

    Excellent post… media may catch you and come up this post as a breaking news…;-) 😀

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    • The Pack, on August 17, 2009 at 4:42 PM said:

      😀 😀 Thanks Savita Ji! I too hope the get hold of this post somehow…and make a mockery of themselves …they always do!…So just keeping my fingers crossed 😀 😀

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  8. madhavareddydonapati, on August 17, 2009 at 5:08 PM said:

    They are not even ready to accept their mistake and correct themselves even after that.
    When there were plans of ban on the live telecast, they started speaking of self control on telecasting sensible issues.

    Well expressed Kumar..

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  9. abhi, on August 17, 2009 at 11:01 PM said:

    @ Kumar……very well spoken and correctly spoken…..These buffoons are a curse on the name of democracy..calling themselves the 4th pillar of democrcay while acting only in the interest of economic benefits of their masters, these are true scoundrels. But I disagree with you on 1 point though…Its not that these reporters are dumb or less knowledgeable. Its the bosses who calls the shots. The rot always starts from the top. Even if there is an earnest journalist there, he wont be allowed to work his way by the epmlpoyers. Media today is completely a corporate entity and as any corporation, exists only for profit making. The goal is always more and more earnings, nothing else. When the very intent of existence becomes profiteerig, we are bound to see what we are currently seeing. Remember, its the owners/matsres of these media houses who have made journalism a mockery, not the reporters. The rot always starts from the top.

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  10. angayarkanni, on August 18, 2009 at 10:45 AM said:

    I did not want to comment on this!

    But reading all the able minds siding the written content here, I am just a little hived off to drop in a line…or reflect my mind!

    I am reminded of the proverb, ‘barking at the moon’? I mean, what is the use?!

    You don’t want media to report or misuse the opportunity and advantage they have…!!!

    Discourse their journey! Educate people around you, tell them, bring in awareness,……..there’s lot more effective done than speaking into ‘DEAF’ ears!!

    What is a TRP? Who makes the TRP’s? Us…the people!?

    We see so much of stupidity around us, but still we watch and even not being one of them, we are?!

    Tell me, one person who knew Rakhi ki Swamywar was a crap? But, did not people watch it? Result, it is the most talked aspect than anything else?! As if nothing else mattered in life ….except for Rakhi’s marriage, which was the et al!

    People watch it even if there is a little bit of sense or not?! Who bothers who cares?! Actually, people are aware of such things and the media! But watch it for the HECK of it?!

    I have heard, the staff of my office who are basically the ones who provide us sanitation and better working conditions talking about the television and the news in it.

    They were not convinced one bit and were in fact wondering how much of it is true and they dismissed the whole talk saying, “This is all media hype???!!”

    So, where’s the ethics that we talk about or screaming about?!

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  11. savita, on November 29, 2009 at 9:29 PM said:

    hi sanket here : logged in thru savita’s acct…
    REad it a bit late.. infact very late.. and i regre it.. and laught at the content simultaneoulsy.. what a mastttttt way to give a slap to this idiot media !! 😀 😀 😀 spl thw tiger – tigress wala portions is to comic on media portion !!! 🙂

    this media is really a crpp.. and they have no right to call them as NEWS channel…

    I rem the SATYAM KA SATYAASh logo of their @ 7 th jan.. poor mindless idiots are they !!

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  12. chapter18, on May 15, 2010 at 10:01 AM said:

    Well said. The media should get over its obsessions with the bad, the negative and the sickening news. I have discussed on this aspect on my blog http://chapter18.wordpress.com/2010/05/14/the-mosquito-syndrome/

    Thanks
    Narayanan

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