On The Newstand: Tabloids Can’t Seem To Decide On Whether Michael Douglas Is Dying Or Not

As we all know, different media outlets have different takes on the same story. We also know that tabloids don’t always tell the entire truth. However, this picture will probably do more to reenforce those two beliefs than any examples I could ever link to. You can just imagine the editors in their office wondering, “Which sells more issues, a miraculous recovery or a tragic death?”

The photo, captured by Reddit user Fishbert and posted with the brilliantly simple headline “Optimism vs. Pessimism” shows dueling issues of People and Globe which just can’t seem to get the story straight on how Michael Douglas is doing. There’s nothing weird about this really though. A person can totally feel stronger every day at the same time they’re preparing to die, right?

(h/t Gawker)

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