Stop Talking About the Moon
Stop Talking About the Moon
An article by Kaitlyn Tiffany expressing frustration with the continuous media hype surrounding lunar events, particularly supermoons. It critiques how news outlets sensationalize common astronomical occurrences for traffic, arguing that this practice cheapens the public's perception of the cosmos. The author traces the rise of "moon news" to the digital-media boom of 2015 and compares it to viral internet phenomena, highlighting its effectiveness in generating clicks due to universal appeal.
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the moon is officially the internet version of two people in an elevator talking about the weather
Published
2026
Summary
An article by Kaitlyn Tiffany expressing frustration with the continuous media hype surrounding lunar events, particularly supermoons. It critiques how news outlets sensationalize common astronomical occurrences for traffic, arguing that this practice cheapens the public's perception of the cosmos. The author traces the rise of "moon news" to the digital-media boom of 2015 and compares it to viral internet phenomena, highlighting its effectiveness in generating clicks due to universal appeal.
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