Once again, Twitter was prescient (when it comes to the part about dancing around “slutbag”).
On the bright side, we'll find out how the NYT describes "slutbag" without actually using the word.
— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) July 31, 2013
Perhaps the Times could go with “trollopy tote”? “Strumpet’s satchel”?
Promiscuous Purse ? / @ryanjreilly On the bright side, we'll find out how the NYT describes "slutbag" without actually using the word
— David Clinch (@DavidClinchNews) July 31, 2013
And find out we did. Here’s how the New York Times handled its write-up on Barbara Morgan, the Weiner aide who vomited a stream of dehumanizing slurs like “slutbag” in an interview about former intern Olivia Nuzzi.
No "slutbag" in NYT write-up, just "several vulgar and sexist terms." http://t.co/PhOM2hB5dS
— Ryan J. Reilly (@ryanjreilly) July 31, 2013
New York Times-ese for “slutbag”:
Ms. Morgan said that Ms. Nuzzi was a fame-seeking underachiever who “sucked” at her job. Ms. Morgan threatened to sue Ms. Nuzzi for claiming that Ms. Morgan had a thin résumé.
Ms. Morgan also referred to Ms. Nuzzi with several vulgar and sexist terms.
https://twitter.com/tinadaunt/status/362440530644312065
No sl–tbag, no c-nt, no tw-t, no b-tch. “Slut,” however, was acceptable when reporting on Rush Limbaugh and Sandra Fluke. Tell us, New York Times, is it the “bag” that makes the difference? Or the fact that Limbaugh wasn’t involved?
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Luckily we have Twitter to give it to us straight.
#Slutbag is the new #MashedUpBagofMeatWithLipstickOnIt ==> Out: http://t.co/gmG2aRbDmf In: http://t.co/WfywDI27xz
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) July 31, 2013
But surely there’s some way for the Times to report on “slutbags.” Coming soon?
Stand by for NYT Style cover on the artisanal slutbag makers of Williamsburg and the Etsy boom in potty-mouthed accessories
— emily bell (@emilybell) July 31, 2013
The New York Times is on it!
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