https://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2009/12/30/funniest-press-release-of-the-season-or-my-gratitude-to-the-new-york-times/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 00:44:26 -0400<![CDATA[I don&#8217;t often associate the name &#8220;New York Times Company&#8221; with the phrase &#8220;good sense of humor,&#8221; but I must say today&#8217;s press release from that formerly august enterprise did bring a smile to my lips. Oyez, oyez, Hear Ye Now about the &#8220;The New York Times Ninth Annual Arts &#038; Leisure Weekend January 7 &#8211; 10 at The Times Center.&#8221; Yes that&#8217;s right, Possums, you are invited to line up for a few days of fun and frolic with people The New York Times believes you will spend $30 a pop to see interviewed. Imagine, you can be the first (possibly the only) bloke on your block to see]]>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:29:36 -0500<![CDATA[Roger Kimball]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-kimball/2009/12/30/funniest-press-release-of-the-season-or-my-gratitude-to-the-new-york-times-n116183