Content counts in communications – as illustrated in this short verse, a parody of meaningless content. In many arenas including science communications (and also of course in politics) we often hear the same old same old same old words, and they can merge into background crowd noise. Indeed, people may stop listening. I am posting this thought with a verse and a dollop of healthy scepticism to make a point 😉.
RHUBARB, RHUBARB ©
(A verse to be read aloud)
Rhubarb …
Rhubarb Rhubarb.
Rhubarb!
Rhubarb Rhubarb Rhubarb.
Rhubarb Rhubarb Rhubarb.
Rhubarb Rhubarb.
Rhubarb!
©Julie Charlesworth 2021
N.B. In theatre and film there is a practice of actors saying the word rhubarb repetitively to mimic the sound of indistinct conversation.
by Dr Julie Charlesworth 16/02/22