The media’s use of ‘Republicans pounce’ is so overused that it has become a joke among conservatives. You almost expect it any time a story breaks that might be of interest to the GOP.
Apparently, the folks at the Hill have figured out how tired and overused the whole ‘pounce’ thing is, so they’re trying out something new.
Take a look below:
Republicans jump on "lab leak" report, call for action against China https://t.co/r85FRW8LzY pic.twitter.com/aSK5DpBNmv
— The Hill (@thehill) February 27, 2023
Out: pounce
In: jump
People noticed the change.
I prefer pouncing, but that’s just me.
— Amy (@famousamosquito) February 27, 2023
Jumping?? Clearly we’re pouncers!
— Hugh Jass (@HueJass2k22) February 27, 2023
You obviously are new here, the correct vernacular is "seized" or my personal favorite "Pounced"
— kc2fargo (@kc2fargo) February 27, 2023
How dare Republicans notice a major develpment in something that has affected the entire world for three years.
#RepublicansNotice https://t.co/SnNfrBiCUC
— jimtreacher.substack.com (@jtLOL) February 27, 2023
So the most consequential event in recent history was just explained, a massive news narrative busted, and @thehill is over here with a thesaurus to find another way to say 'Republicans pounce'?
Modern news media is deeply broken. https://t.co/OfGu6XMHQk
— Senator Tim Whatley (no anti-dentites, please) (@senator_tim) February 27, 2023
Pounced is old hat
— Brian King (@KingOrleans) February 27, 2023
Yo, new pounce just dropped
— 🤔 (@examplezero) February 27, 2023
Aren’t there other words that can be used?
They need a better Thesaurus. 🤣🤣
— Ultra Silky Calvin 🇺🇸🐶🏒 🎶 (@shoveitjack) February 27, 2023
They just can’t help themselves.
Seriously?! Can you not write an article and headline about this without “Republicans Pounce!” being part of it?
Pathetic, partisan hacks.
Find another line of work. Journalism is too hard for you.
— CB (@TexasCB) February 27, 2023
This is also an excellent point.
Why do you have “lab leak” in quotes? https://t.co/x1sIoHm5cE
— Brett From L.A. (@ItsBrettFromLA) February 27, 2023
Have you noticed the little game the media plays here?
The story is not the story. The Republican reaction is the story.
— John J (@JohnJtheSane) February 27, 2023
Any time there is narrative damaging news the story becomes the republicans response.
— Just Another Bot (@Bot694201334) February 27, 2023
Every. Single. Time.
Today's journalism is so tiring.
— Kuno (@Kuno_Age_17) February 27, 2023
It sure is.
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