Comments on: NYT Covers Bourgie Industry Kids Playing Music, Smoking

By: David Markland

David Markland — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:38:35 +0000

I dunno – this is a trend I’ve noticed for the past few years, but hadn’t seen written about. I’m a little biased, though, since I know a couple of the families involved. Still, I’m not going to bemoan anyone for pursuing their passions and using all their resources. I also do think its a trend worth noting, as the Times did… and even if you don’t like this article, the NY Times frequently covers LA better than the LA Times.

By: Matt Mason

Matt Mason — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:44:51 +0000

Last Sunday, the NYT ran this travel article about Malibu. The article begins: "Locals call it 'the Bu'." Seriously? "The Bu?"

By: Chal Pivik

Chal Pivik — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:55:27 +0000

Agreed, totally ridiculous article. Embarrassing even. I imagine NYT writers move in rarefied circles when they’re here (and they consider themselves a national newspaper for the rich anyway) but you’d think they would have the self-awareness to realize how lame an article like this comes off. At least it was in the silliest section of the paper.