We told you earlier today that Warner Bros. Discovery decided to shut down CNN+ not long after launching the subscription service that was “hyped as one of the most signifiant developments in the history of CNN”:
CNN+, the streaming service that was hyped as one of the most signifiant developments in the history of CNN, will shut down on April 30, just one month after it launched. https://t.co/K92mv8qBE7
— CNN (@CNN) April 21, 2022
Almost immediately there were many rushing to dance near the freshly dug grave for CNN+. However, Politico/MSNBC journo Sam Stein slammed those mocking the fast demise of CNN+:
“S**t wages”? Was CNN not paying living wages? Maybe that’s a separate story for a later date.
But hey, journalists would be tweeting the same thing if a Fox News entity went under, right? RIGHT!?
They can go learn to code. https://t.co/blys9hwDG2
— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) April 21, 2022
Have they considered a career in coding or solar panel manufacturing?
— Joseph Chalfant (@JoeChalfant) April 21, 2022
When Democrats tell coal workers they’ll lose their jobs in the name of “clean energy” initiatives but will be retrained for other things “journalists” don’t get nearly as triggered.
I recall similar empathy from the media when it was coal miners losing jobs. GFY https://t.co/bnxBHaHRRR
— Fusilli Spock (@awstar11) April 21, 2022
Right?
Yes @samstein. This is exactly what you wrote when events were canceled at Trump properties…
— Yossi Gestetner (@YossiGestetner) April 21, 2022
In what reality did anyone see them succeeding? Their network ratings should have been the main barometer, and we all know what they look like. How many times has Stetler and company talked about ending FOX? This perfectly fine in my book and karma at its finest.
— Scott Coleman (@bandphan) April 21, 2022
“We don’t have a lot of people watching for free so maybe we’ll get more viewers by charging for certain content” was always an incredibly baffling business plan.
Regular @CNN viewership was tanking like an anchor, so they came up with the brilliant idea that people would be willing to "pay" for more #FakeNews via @CNNplus. This is quite hilarious. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Can't wait until the mother ship goes down. Now THAT would be justice. #cnnsucks https://t.co/ghvQUpAUuV
— Mike (@SaltyDogMike) April 21, 2022
CNN created a product no one wanted and convinced people it was totally stable.
That's on them.
— Curtis Houck (@CurtisHouck) April 21, 2022
Besides, I am sure these talented people will all easily find jobs due to their talent and Biden's great economy…
— Yossi Gestetner (@YossiGestetner) April 21, 2022
Yes, fortunately for anybody affected by any layoffs that might ensue the economy is on fire (according to the Biden White House — your mileage may vary).
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