As we learned yesterday, the Phoenix-based Dallas Observer (sorry, can’t help myself) has itself a new head editorial honcho. His name is Joe Tone, and he’s not exactly a grizzled alt-weekly veteran. I sought an on-the-record, official comment on this matter from Robert Wilonsky, who has worked for the Observer for nearly 20 years. My journalism question: “How much do you already hate your new 32-year-old boss, who is, by my math, a decade younger than you? Please be detailed in your response, and feel free to use profanity.” Big Bob’s response:
I’m excited about the hire. Those who know Joe within the company have only the best things to say about him, and given his time spent on both the online and print sides, I have no doubt he’ll bring to the joint some fresh ideas, which I look forward to hearing and being part of. I just hope he likes Unfair Park items about deteriorating infrastructure, school budget shortfalls, abandoned downtown buildings and KZEW.
