In publishing, nobody knows you’re a dog

In publishing, nobody knows you’re a dog

Being a fan of Christmas, Dr Mumbo was pleased to see that Saturday’s edition of The Australian’s Weekend Magazine featured the country’s leading gravy influencer, Paul Kelly. He was interviewed by Crowded House frontman Neil Finn.

Comedian John Safran noticed on Facebook that Weekend Magazine seemed to downplay a major detail: that Finn has transformed into a dog.

“Talk about burying the lead.”

Safran’s comment highlights how significant news was oddly overshadowed in the feature.

Despite the lighthearted tone, the interview remains a noteworthy interaction between two prominent figures in Australian culture.

Author’s summary

The article reveals a humorous take on media coverage, where a surprising fact about a famous musician is oddly minimized by a popular publication.

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