Reporters are constantly looking to break news, maintain the best sources, and always, always end with a strong kicker.
If you’re confused as to what constitutes a good kicker, check out how Politico All-Star Chris Frates invoked a Chuck Norris roundhouse, when finishing up a story on “pain” featuring sex expert Dr. Drew Pinsky.
Dr. Drew: Let’s talk about … pain?
Sexpert extraordinaire Dr. Drew Pinsky was on the Hill today talking about something decidedly unsexy: pain.
Kicker time:
“Let’s see if they have any questions,” he said.
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Sadly, the questions were all pain, no pleasure.