‘Outrage’ in global media higher than anytime this century
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Previous benchmark was in aftermath of 9/11 attacks
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Austin, TX March 24, 2009 – The Global Language Monitor has found that the word ‘outrage’ has been used more in the global media this week than anytime this century. The previous benchmark was in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The analysis of the global printed and electronic media was concluded earlier today.
“There is a feeling that the outrage is unprecedented, and the numbers certainly demonstrate the fact. The amount of anger and outrage as reflected in the media is, indeed, unprecedented,” said Paul JJ Payack, president and chief word analyst of the Global Language Monitor.
In particular, the word has been quoted in association with the uproar over the AIG bonuses, as having been used by President Obama, his senior staff, members of congress, commentators, and ordinary citizens at large. The GLM analysis included global print and electronic media since the turn of the 21st century.
GLM examined word usage in the seven days following significant events including, the 9/11 terrorist attacks in 2001, the start of the Iraq War in 2003, and the week after the Hurricane Katrina disaster in September 2005. The analysis included global print and electronic media.
The ranking of ‘outrage’ usage in the media:
1. AIX Bonuses, 2009
2. the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001
3. Hurricane Katrina, 2005,
4. Iraq War, 2005
Earlier GLM had reported that words of despair and fear have been drowning out those of ‘Hope’ in the Global Media since Obama’s election as president of the United States on November 4, 2008, with examples abound, including catastrophe, depression, as in full-blown or impending disaster, collapse, and crisis, among many others.
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