• chop@discuss.tchncs.de
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        1 year ago

        Hmm. Are you asking in good faith, or to dogpile? Anyway, sure; I can explain why.

        The Gruesome - clickbait because “if it bleeds it leads.”
        Story - words like “story” are often plainly false when the article is a tiny blurb or fluff piece. Thankfully, this article is an actual story. But remember, it’s still bait.
        of How - clickbait because it asks a question it doesn’t answer, baiting the headline-reader to click.
        Neuralink’s Monkeys - oh, another Elon Musk altar. The press can’t get enough of Musk.
        Actually Died - more bleeding leading.

        Headlines can just be content, rather than a tease. This article title intentionally relays no new info.

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      1 year ago

      The content of the piece is revealing, but yes the headline is absolutely textbook clickbait