Misleading headlines are not exclusive to this generation, although social media does provide more room for distortion. Public opinion, albeit based upon exaggerated facts or inaccurate reports, remains a creative expression, unique to every individual and allows us to make sense of life. We cannot deprive one another of this need, for it will strip us bare of thoughts, thoughts that help us move forward.
Lack of clarification is not a sign of weakness, it is my respect for your need to be creative. Art needs creativity to flourish and this industry is all about that.
Prominent literary figures have written about this way before this era.
Jean Cocteau, French poet, novelist, dramatist, designer, playwright, artist and filmmaker, in his 20s.
The inaccuracies of the press, and the banner headlines by which they are trumpeted, are soothing draughts to this thirst for the unreal.
— Jean Cocteau, 5 July 1889 – 11 October 1963
A Jolly Affair 