Sky News is for the Birds...

I used to enjoy the news. Even the bad news. Because at least it was well-formulated and thought through. And, this being the most important fact when it comes to news, it was new. But it seems that with greater access to various media comes a spreading out of content - a measly thin smear of facts and opinion that are recycled endlessly.

Okay, maybe that's not fair. If you want analysis and detail, you can find it in vomit-inducing quantities. On Sky News. It's like they choose one top story for that day (or week) and drag it out so slowly it's like watching a shy stripper. The biggest news of 2010 (according to them, at least) is the engagement of Prince William to Kate Middleton. Alright, so royal nuptials don't just happen every day. It is news-worthy, especially to a British audience. But, my oh my, the details that have emerged.

I know so much about the engagement and the upcoming wedding that I am starting to believe I am Kate's best friend and that my invitation is surely in the mail. I know about the ring that was Princess Di's. I know she picked it in 1981 as her engagement ring from Prince Charles. I know that some believe the ring belonged to Harry, but that he let his brother have it. I know that the Queen is hosting the reception at Buckingham Palace. I know Prince Charles will be hosting a special dinner after said reception. I know they will tie the royal knot (sounds like something a sailor would do on Her Majesty's Yacht, 'Secure it with the Royal Knot, yer moron!') on April 29 2011. The list goes on.

The ring, in case you missed it.

And it's not because I am a fan. It's because I left the TV on too long, and somehow it all became addictive watching. Everything is breaking news. I can't wait for the ticker tape to read 'BREAKING NEWS: Kate chooses chicken over turducken for the wedding menu' and think 'Good girl, Kate. I knew you'd listen to me. Everybody eats chicken.'