News Sniffer Prints

The Ultimate Crime

It soon became apparent that the vicar was an undercover journalist.

Little dog in Romance section in bookstore under sign: 'Puppy Love'

"Hmmm... low ash content. Smells like someone switched to canola oil... wait, is that tripe I smell?"

"Let me know if you smell any large-mouth bass."

Covidiom: The Pen is Mightier than the Sword.

"My client was across town at the time of the murder, as a quick sniff of Exhibit A will demonstrate."

"Things happen so fast. What's news when class starts is history when it ends."

'While these products may not result in weight loss, they will result in credibility loss.'

"Now here's my co-anchor, Nancy, with a conflicting account of that very same story."

"Boy, the Reverend sure has your number."

School of journalism and politics.

"I try to keep my classes relevant."

'These days, it's hard to tell whom to trust - T.V. news, or your social network. . .'

One Thing is Free

The Hypocritic Oath

These remarks are completely off the record

"Like WikiLeaks has nothing better to do."

"He had an uncanny ability to pick up the scent of opportunity."

Maybe the kids shouldn't watch the evening news.

'I think it means corporate control is now complete.'

In Plain Sight

"Pick two! Staying abreast of the rapidly evolving global pandemic and what it means for your middle-class suburban life. Creating holiday memories that your kids will treasure throughout their lifetimes. Remembering to eat a vegetable."

Economics journalist

"Gosh, it really is impossible to tell the deepfakes from the shallow ones."

"Did you research and verify before posting this?"

Shireen Abu Akleh

"The truth? With all the fake news and alternative facts now, we're all just guessing."

'Your BBC. Where the truth is sometimes stranger than fiction.'

We're fact checking your story.

Ok, who wants to break the story ofmy retirement as you journalism teacher, and who wants to be the anonymous source?

Idea! Waste it on someone else. I know how I can spend my spare time now that my work hours have been cut. Citizen journalist. What did you know and when did you know it?! Oh brother.

News of the Underworld

"The word is a prominent Republican is going to announce that he's not going to run for president..."

"Oh, none for me, thanks...I'm not that kind of vampire. I only feed on daily newspapers."