Media Industry Observer Pillows

"This just in — I no longer have a job."

'Let's go to our education reporter for more underreporting of school success stories.'

Press Freedom

"They communicate through clicks and taps."

"This just in: According to a recent poll, painkillers have replaced religion as the opiate of the masses."

"I'm going to miss it when they stop warning us"

Fear of news.

"AI chat bot"

Turkey, present day...

"Despite thoroughly scraping the celebrity barrel, that Orwellian nightmare Celebrity Big Brother is back on our screens again."

"Ha! So much for environmentally friendly behaviour!"

Rumors, lies and innuendo.

Free press.

"#Metoo unveils an awful abyss of disrespect, harassments and hostility towards women! Let's make a film about it - boobs and violence sells great!"

"He really hates all the fake news!!"

An acceptable level of TV violence.

Freedom of the Press

"The enemy of the people!"

"Yoo hoo, the meeting's over here."

Cameron uncomfortable hanging out with his inquisitor.

'Yes, we have a very diversified economy around here.'

Fake News - Tabloid News - State-run News - Free Press

"Are these 'raw' facts or 'spun' facts?"

Man from 'National Viewers and Listeners Association sits at work boxes titled; 'Switch on' and 'Switch off'.

Phone Hacking Explained - 50 p.

"Political cartoons that make people think? Are you crazy? We don't want to distract our readers from the weather forecast, the horoscope and the advertisements!"

"Sign our updated non-compete agreement. It now includes nasty comments on social media."

"Welcome to 'All About the Media,' where members of the media discuss the role of the media in media coverage of the media."

'Those viewers who disagree with our editorial on TV violence has better keep their big mouths shut!'

The Barrel of a Gun: the Press and the Truth