Bored now.

Posted by Tanis Fowler

The newsroom is watching the budget presentation at city hall tonight and I'm beginning to understand why CNN breaks into news coverage by dropping tiny Wolf Blitzer in front of a giant bank of monitors. It wakes me up! His crazy 3-D maps and green screen technology make me feel as if something exciting is happening and I should pay close attention, lest I miss a fantastic graphic representation of budgetary finances.

Of course, CNN doesn't cover stuff like this. Because it's boring. But it affects all of us, and sometimes, I wish council broadcasts were more like Pop-Up Video or a game show or something that captures our attention. Like Deal or No-Deal, but with a point.

That's my recommendation. More star wipes, flag graphics and countdown clocks.