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WE SHOULD INCORPORATE HUMORS IN NEWS TO ATTRACT

YOUNG PEOPLE AT THE AGE OF SOCIAL MEDIA

I. NO, I DON’T SUPPORT IT

1. Might Make Serious Topics Seem Unimportant

Explanation:

 Adding humor to news can make serious issues seem less important, which
might confuse kids about what really matters.
 When news is presented in a funny way, the seriousness of the situation might
be lost. Kids might not understand how big or important an event really is.

Example:

 Natural Disaster: Imagine a news story about an earthquake being told with
jokes. Kids might not realize how serious and sad the event really is, and might
not understand how it affected people's lives.

2. Can Lead to Misunderstanding

Explanation:

 Humor can sometimes make important facts unclear or confusing. Kids might
focus on the jokes and miss the key information.
 Jokes often use exaggeration or sarcasm, which can be hard for kids to
understand correctly. This can lead to confusion about what is real.

Example:

 Health Issue: If a news story about staying healthy is told with lots of jokes,
kids might not take the health advice seriously. They might focus on the funny
parts and miss the important information about how to stay safe and healthy.

3. Not Everyone Finds the Same Things Funny

Explanation:

 Different people find different things funny. What’s funny to one person might
not be funny to another, and some jokes might even be offensive.
 This can make some kids feel left out or uncomfortable if they don’t find the
jokes funny or if the jokes are about something sensitive.

Example:
 Offensive Jokes: A joke about a cultural stereotype might make some kids
laugh, but it could upset kids from that culture. This can make them feel
uncomfortable or unhappy with the news.

Additional Thoughts:

 Balance: It’s important to balance funny and serious parts in the news. Some
humor can make the news more interesting, but it shouldn’t hide or distort the
important information.
 Learning: The main purpose of the news is to help kids learn about what’s
happening in the world. Humor can be a good tool, but it should be used
carefully to make sure the important facts are still clear.

Answering the questions:

Question 1: Why might using jokes in news stories make serious topics seem less
important to kids?

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Question 2: Can you think of an example where adding humor to a news story could
make kids misunderstand how serious the event is?

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Question 3: How can humor in news make it hard for kids to understand the important
facts?

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Question 4: What might happen if a funny character gives information about a health
issue? Why could this be a problem?

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Question 5: Why is it important to remember that not everyone finds the same jokes
funny?

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Question 2: How could a joke about a cultural stereotype affect kids from that culture?

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Question 1: Why is it important to balance funny and serious parts in the news?

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Question 2: What is the main purpose of the news, and how can humor be used without
hiding the important information?

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II. YES, I SUPPORT HAING HUMORS IN NEWS

1. Increases Engagement and Interest

Explanation:

 Humor can make news more interesting and fun for kids, which can capture their
attention better than serious news.
 Kids are more likely to watch and pay attention to news that makes them laugh.

Example:

 A funny news segment with jokes and cartoons about space exploration can
make kids excited to learn about science and space.

2. Makes Information More Memorable

Explanation:

 People often remember funny content better than serious content. If news is
entertaining, kids are more likely to remember the important facts.
 Humor can help kids retain information by making it more enjoyable to learn.

Example:
 A humorous news story about the importance of recycling, using talking
recycling bins, can help kids remember to recycle more effectively.

3. Encourages Regular News Consumption

Explanation:

 If the news is entertaining, kids will want to watch it regularly, helping them
stay informed about the world.
 Developing a habit of watching the news can lead to lifelong interest in staying
informed.

Example:

 A daily news segment with a funny host or puppet can make kids look forward
to watching the news every day, helping them learn about current events
consistently.

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS:

Question 1: How can humor make news more interesting for kids?

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Question 2: Can you think of a topic that might be more fun to learn about if it included
jokes or cartoons?

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Question 3: Why might kids remember funny news stories better than serious ones?

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Question 4: How can a funny story about recycling help kids remember to recycle?

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Question 5: Why would kids want to watch the news more often if it includes humor?

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Question 6: How can a funny host or puppet make kids look forward to watching the
news every day?

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