WaPo's post-Covid masking hot take helps prove 'journos are scrambling for new outrage content'

Doug P. | 2:17 PM on May 22, 2021

As coronavirus numbers continue to drop in the U.S., the masks are dropping with it. Naturally that will bring with it problems on its own, at least according to a Washington Post lifestyle reporter:

Masks are off — which means men will start telling women to “Smile!” again https://t.co/xIBwl6tY7a

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 22, 2021

We’re at the cusp of a full return to “normalcy,” at least in the “facepalm-worthy WaPo articles” kind of way.

https://twitter.com/DurinnM/status/1396163079805849601

Why? Why do people actively look for reasons to be angry and oppressed? https://t.co/xbigOFyQkV

— Allie Beth Stuckey (@conservmillen) May 22, 2021

I have limited resources to spend on newspapers online.

And every time @washingtonpost produces such enlightening content, I think “I must renew my subscription to such a hard hitting journal that explores the real issues of the day”.

Only joking! https://t.co/Q4UCV03vmt

— Miss Jo (@therealmissjo) May 22, 2021

Is there a media outlet that churns out hotter takes on a more consistent basis than WaPo?