Who knew economists were this snarky?

[eirias]

Here's a nice little rant from The Economist on smoking bans in the UK. The stance is predictable given the source ("butt out, government"), but the tone is unexpectedly and hilariously nasty.

Comments

[tla]

Yes, the Economist writers have been the masters of snark for as long as I've been reading them, at least. Did you ever see this cover?

[eirias.livejournal.com]

OMG!!!
That is the best!
OK, maybe I will ask my parents for a subscription for Christmas. That's just way too hilarious.

[cognative.livejournal.com]

That is quite snarky. I have to say I do enjoy a certain level of snarkiness. Perhaps I should read them more often.

[ukelele.livejournal.com]

If you enjoy snark, the Economist will be your favorite magazine ever. In particular, make sure you read all the captions.

I must say, I don't see what's "unexpected" about any form of Economist nastiness ;).

[eirias.livejournal.com]

I must just not read it enough, I guess! :>