12 Days of JOURNOS, Day Four: Is Clickbait Bad?

On the Fourth Day of Journos we check in on a Denver Area bear that, back in July, got a bucket stuck on its head. The incident made national news, and it wasn’t the only such story involving a rascally Ursus and a bucket that the media picked up in 2021. Needless to say, the bear/bucket saga was far from the most pressing issue that day. 

That’s right, we’re taking a look at clickbait and why we can’t stop falling for it. Stephen looks into the psychology of it all, while Brandon pulls a few choice headlines for comparison. But what’s wrong with stupid news every once in a while? Is click bait the cure for media-informed depression? Maybe, maybe not.

One thing’s for sure — you won’t believe what happens next …