There are so many things in today's media that drive me nuts. Felt like I'd share & see what my brother Dawgs thought. Only 1 for today:
If you watch most any news or morning news/lifestyle shows, the "Today" show being our primary, you'll notice that when the "anchor" flips to a "reporter", they always say the reporter's name followed by "thanks". For example, story on Today this AM about the economy. Savannah Guthries flips to Christine Romans for report on "Inflation" as example.
So when Savannah goes to Christine, Christine responds: "Savannah, thanks". Then, when Christine flips back, Savannah says, "Christine, thanks". They always say the person's name first, followed by thanks.
What about, "Thanks Christine", "thanks Savannah", etc. And this is just an example. They all do it & it's not just "Today". I see/hear it on nearly every "news" broadcast & network, even on local news (which is laughably bad).
My guess is some "media consultant" at some point cited research or something, made the recommendation talk like a doofus & now they all do it. Sorry to share this as it will make you now notice what likely never crossed your mind. I hope you don't become obsessed like me, then become angry like me, then do something like posting this content as you've held this great trauma inside for so long. (Not only morning shows, check any news type show any time of day & you'll notice.)
Dawgnation Brothers, Sisters, Staff, Conur, "Thanks".
