“We - here at the New York Times - have decided that Surface-Level Drivel™ is our new motto/paradigm. And, Tom? Remember to push the ‘Not voting is a vote for Trump’ angle in your interview with…” The build up and then “Not a Meathead Robert Reiner…” No response. What’s wrong with these fuckers. They get paid enough. “That was a joke, people.” Smiles all 'round. They better fucking smile or I’ll fire their ass. He looks around the room. The smiles are frozen in place and he is happy.