Column written for a chuckle leads to perplexing responses

I ran across Carrie Coppernoll’s blog post today.

(I found it via my Facebook feed, since I follow her content stream from my Facebook profile).

Her post provided excellent insight into the world of a news columnist. She was talking about the response she has gotten fron readers of her Saturday column, “Las Vegas, Oklahoma City are often confused.”

It was a tongue-in-cheek take on the flap last week created after Edmond’s former mayor was quoted as saying she hoped her suburban town wouldn’t allow digital billboards like they’ve done in Oklahoma City. The city of Las Vegas was mentioned in the former mayor’s quote, which led to Carrie’s sarcastic column.

Las Vegas and Oklahoma City marketing experts both said, “What happens here, stays here!” at the same time, but the Las Vegas people were the first to say “jinx.” Now they have the slogan, and we owe them a Coke.

I read her column Saturday morning while browsing NewsOK. I chuckled.

Then I read some of the comments. I chuckled some more.

It was pretty clear to me that Carrie was not reporting that Oklahoma City actually owes Las Vegas a Coke, but it wasn’t clear to all readers.

But I am glad to learn through Carrie’s latest post that she chuckled a little bit, as well.

(And if you want to know how to follow Carrie on Facebook, just visit her NewsOK page, devoted solely to articles and blogs that Carrie produces.)