Journalists are usually morons. If you meet them in real life, you will be more disappointed because you will realize that it wasn't just a meme or a joke. You'll be saddened because you'll think that surely they have worked on interesting things or that they like to seek information, but you'll find out that they actually just like to write stories and rub elbows with powerful people. They will be the most arrogant dumb person you talk to all week.