We get pitched the same four ideas almost every week at Loaded. It’s funny, but also quite fascinating. I’ve always wanted to get to the bottom of why some really respectable (and some not) journalists keep sending us these ideas!
1. “Did you know, in Cambodia for $50-250 USD you can blow up a cow with a bazooka, or for $2 shoot a chicken with a pistol! Loaded have to do it!”
FACT: This is a myth. Sorry. For everyone whose brother/cousin/mate claims to have done this, there is not one photograph or YouTube video in existence. You’d think, after paying $250 to explode a cow, you might take a photo? On this evidence, we’re not sending you. (And, it would make a really grim story).
2. Running of the bulls.
WE SAY: It happens. We know what happens. The bulls run through town. Do we need to go there?
3. Burning Man Festival
WE SAY: You want to go to a mental festival in the Nevada Desert and take drugs on our expenses? Sadly, a Loaded journalist got there first in 1995. 15 years ago.
4. a) “I’m going to learn poker” (this journalist has often helpfully already looked into potential flights to Vegas, or the Bahamas.)
b) How to win a million pounds at poker.
WE SAY:
a) Yawn. Man plays cards.
b) Win the £1,000,000 first, then you’re on.
5. Cheese Rolling
WE SAY: No, no, no, no….
