In Publishing, Nobody Knows You’re a Dog
Being a fan of Christmas, Dr Mumbo was pleased to see that Saturday’s edition of The Australian’s Weekend Magazine featured the nation’s top gravy influencer, Paul Kelly. He was interviewed by Neil Finn, the frontman of Crowded House.
Comedian John Safran noted on Facebook that Weekend Magazine seemed to downplay the most surprising news: Finn has apparently turned into a dog.
“Talk about burying the lead,” Safran remarked.
This subtle handling of unexpected news highlights how publishing sometimes obscures the most striking details.
Author’s summary: This piece reveals how major news can be understated in publishing, with a surprising fact about Neil Finn downplayed in a notable interview.