Come one come all see humanity! Thrills and chills! Media, youtube, spectacle, entertainment, dirty laundry, confabulation, fact, fiction. spectacle: spec·ta·cle Pronunciation: 'spek-ti-k&l also -"ti-k&l Function: noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin spectaculum, from spectare to watch, frequentative of specere to look, look at -- more at SPY 1 a : something exhibited to view as unusual, notable, or entertaining; especially : an eye-catching or dramatic public display journalism: jour·nal·ism Pronunciation: 'j&r-n&-"li-z&m Function: noun 1 a : the collection and editing of news for presentation through the media b : the public press c : an academic study concerned with the collection and editing of news or the management of a news medium 2 a : writing designed for publication in a newspaper or magazine b : writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretation c : writing designed to appeal to current popular taste or public interest http://www.historyhouse.com/in_history/circus_maximus/ http://novaonline.nvcc.edu/eli/spd130et/ancientgreek.htm#dra http://www.spj.org/ethicscode.asp http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journalism_ethics_and_standards When viewing anything on youtube including my own vids it is good to remember that it is likely not true journalism, but rather a spin on what people think, believe, or disbelieve in. It's drama and entertainment for the most part. It's the opinion of the video makers for the most part.