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Study the editorial cartoon by John Branch.

A female reporter is in a storm. In the first panel, she says "Everyone should stay inside to avoid being hit by flying" and then in the second panel she finishes her sentence by saying "T V reporters." A video camera and reporters are flying around her.

What is the cartoonist’s purpose in this editorial cartoon?

to warn people about incoming bad weather
to make a satire about how many reporters cover bad weather
to tell readers that proper weather gear is important
to explain that reporters are forced to do risky work

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to make a satire about how many reporters cover bad weather

Explanation: the humor comes from portraying TV reporters themselves as the flying hazards, criticizing how many on-camera reporters swarm storm coverage rather than warning about actual weather dangers.