The War of the Worlds Incident of 1938 is a frequently cited media panic based on overblown reports of an actual event. In truth, the idea than tens of thousands of people were duped by the broadcast (and went on a fearful frenzy) was the product of hype produced by the papers.
Media studies and commentary meets anthropomorphism in this slice of life web comic and cartoon series that feature the life and times of media formats and more.
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