Kevin Roderick Observed

[Tucsondriver]

I'm a regular LA Observed viewer, look at every day. Just wondering if it's just me, or does it seem like Roderick's gotten a little feistier lately. For anyone out there who's unaware of LAO, it's considered one of the most reliable sources for LA media news, and I think Roderick is probably one of the most insightful and reputable bloggers around. Just not used to what seems like a changed voice. Here's a snippet from Roderick's item on Chris Brown's sentencing:

"He could be lucky some fan of hers doesn't take him out back and kick his ass."



http://www.laobserved.com/archive/2009/08/chris_browns_attack_on_ri.php

 

[SoCalDude]

Now that you mention it, I noticed that, too.
Check out the Microsoft ad that was photoshopped for use in Poland:

http://www.laobserved.com/archive/2009/08/too_black_for_poland_or_m.php

 

[Tucsondriver]

I remembered another one I found in the archives, about a rare job opening for breaking news reporter at the LADN:

"Anyone who contacts LAO to find out how to reach Ryan is, by definition, unqualified for the job."

http://www.laobserved.com/archive/2009/07/hiring_at_the_daily_news.php

There have been several others, just don't remember off the top of my head. It seems like he's doing a lot more Dodgers and Lakers posts than in the past too.

 

[TigerVols]

The snarky cartoonist he added a month or so ago is another hint at a change in direction.

IIRC, he's mentioned SJ a time or two.

 

[fishwrapper]

I'm not sure if it's a change in Kevin, or that you're seeing more of Kevin.
That's pretty much his wit.