New internet rule

[Morrus]

New internet rule: if a headline says something is "mind-blowing", it invariably won't be. Also see: hilarious.

 

[aco175]

Limited time offer.

 

[Beleriphon]

Morrus can you update the title to Mind Blowing New Internet Rule, for irony's sake?

 

[CleverNickName]

Also: "shocking" and "unbelievable."

 

[Janx]

see also "Addictive"

Which always puzzles me when the ad promotes "Addictive New Game"

Who the heck wants that? Nobody at a party says, "hey, wanna try this new Addictive Drug?"

 

[Dioltach]

"Shocking: Man Discovers Toaster Isn't Waterproof!"

 

[Umbran]

Which always puzzles me when the ad promotes "Addictive New Game"

Who the heck wants that? Nobody at a party says, "hey, wanna try this new Addictive Drug?"

Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 5, Episode 6 - "The Game"

 

[generic]

Remember Him? This is what he looks like now:

shows images of two different people

 

[pickin_grinnin]

Also...

"Amazing" appears to just mean "I like it" these days.

 

[Theo R Cwithin]

BOMBSHELL: The word BOMBSHELL is overused in headlines!