Sob sister was an American term in the early 20th century for reporters (usually women) who specialized in newspaper articles (often called "sob stories") with emphasis on the human interest angle using language of sentimentality. The label was coined in 1907 during coverage of a scandalous murder trial that became known at the time as the "Trial of the Century".
Sob sister was an American term in the early 20th century for reporters (usually women) who specialized in newspaper articles (often called "sob stories") with emphasis on the human interest angle using language of sentimentality. The label was coined in 1907 during coverage of a scandalous murder trial that became known at the time as the "Trial of the Century".
Source: Wikipedia "Sob sister" · CC BY-SA 4.0
Share this article: X · Bluesky