Snark Sells: Witty Comments Overtake Washington

Politico:

Snark sells -- and Washington is trading in it heavily these days.
While witty (or not so witty) banter has always had its place inside the Beltway, the media's lust for the pithy and the pissy has made snarkiness a well-rewarded communication strategy.

Read the whole story: Politico

Comments

[miketothad]

GRRRR!!
GIVE US AL FRANKEN!!!

[Patriciann Palka]

I find this interesting, considering the same behavior can get you fired/cost you an interview if your employer/to-be reads your blog. Just how rich/connected does one need to be to enter the *Snarky Zone*?

[judiNJ]

Just the right time for Al Franken be seated. I can't wait, but am sure he will hold back at first.
Some of the snarky comments in HP are so hilarious I cannot believe it. Someone should
compile them into a book titled "The Book of Snarks."

[babyboomerorig]

Snarky is one thing, but some of these people get absolutely vile.