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Blondes 'to die out in 200 years' ("bottle blondes may be to…
Blondes 'to die out in 200 years'
"Scientists believe."
"Researchers"
"A study by experts in Germany"
"But they say"
All of the references and sources they use are vague, apart from the one person Rees. They name no proper nouns, and they do not cite their sources.
"the last truly natural blonde"
"endangered species"
Please define for me what a "truly natural blonde" is? Genes are constantly mixing, so I'm not sure they even exist.
"must have the gene on both sides of the family in the grandparents' generation"
I don't understand genetics very well. I'm not a doctor, but I'm not sure this is how any of this works, and I cannot be any more convinced by this article because they show no evidence of where they're drawing their information.
"bottle blondes may be to blame"
"natural rivals"
"they suggest.... are more attractive"
Once again, we do not see a proper citation, and I still fail to see the relevance of an survey about people thinking dyed hair is more attractive, especially given that some subjective opinion like this would be determining whether "natural blondes" are reproducing.
Ann Widdecombe
It is inappropriate to reference a politician in a completely unrelated argument, especially so you can simply say "may be to blame." This is the blonde version of "thanks Obama!"
This entire segment is baffling! How is someone with dyed hair a "natural rival" to someone without? Bottle blondes are not an appropriate term to use in an article with self-respect.
Repetitive quoting
Quotes contradict entire article?
The one actual person they have to reference is contradicting their entire argument. The article's point is to claim blondes will "die out," but the one doctor -- who may or may not actually exist - says the opposite.
If this guy is a real person though, I guess this could imply the written has done at least some research or investigation. We at least know the University is real.
Devil's Advocate
I find it strange that the only quotes they have are basically the same arguments repeated. It seems as if this wasn't a genuine interview or discussion, but maybe a side comment.
I could say that they potentially have some surveys and research experts to back up their claim, yet it is hard to use this defense when I can't see the citations.
Devil's Advocate
Overall, I continue to not have an opinion or interest in whether blondes are "dying out." As far as this article has convinced me, it sounds like a non-issue, but it was also fun to read because it is pretty funny.
My Opinion
If more research had been done, the writer would have a better understanding of the topic they are presenting, and hopefully would be less contradictory in their claims and not have to use lay terms like "bottle blondes" or random examples like Widdecombe
If better reporting tactics had been implemented, such as citing your sources thoroughly (including specifics, instead of simply site links) and presenting a well-rounded counter-argument in addition to your own, it would have made the article more persuasive and argumentative.
Research & Reporting
BBC NEWS
SEPT, 2002