Site picks
- Once we hated business jargon… Back in the day, Plain Text railed against corporatese like everyone else…
- …but now we've changed our minds. It’s quite useful really, in its proper place. Why resist?
Great writing picks
- The Register The godfathers of gonzo tech journalism.
- John Naughton When he comments, you know it matters.
The age of understatement
How heart-warming to hear a politician underselling his achievements. Nigerian prime minister Yar’Adua hasn’t been seen since November, but this week recorded a minute-long interview for the BBC. A commentator subsequently announced: “This proves he is well,” followed by a short comedic pause. “Or at least, still alive.” No chance then that his interview over-egged the political pudding.