I'm Going to Miss the YELLING
I guess I like the old, clunky ways.
The National Weather Service is going to stop "yelling" at us in all caps when treacherous weather approaches.
Like this:
The National Weather Service is going to stop "yelling" at us in all caps when treacherous weather approaches.
Like this:
SUPERCELL PRODUCING SOFTBALL-SIZE HAIL. TAKE COVER IMMEDIATELY.
They say they no longer need to shout because announcements don't go out by telegraph anymore. Maybe that's true, but I like the slightly alarmist tone of their blocky capitalized font. It conjures up old meteorologists with their barometric pressure gauges and their weather balloons. And I for one, find that a comfort, in the face of a nasty storm.
I SAW THIS! I'm glad you posted your opinion on this topic. It's about damn time someone said something about it.
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