CNN's 'Key Race Alert' Feature Is Driving People Crazy
Given that it's finally election day, Americans across the country are paying attention to various [...]
Tired
everytime that Key Race Alert comes on CNN pic.twitter.com/Nk5lMwqtOo
— alex (@fashionhoelouis) November 4, 2020
CNN's Key Race Alert feature seems to be taking a lot out of many viewers. Based on the above tweet, it seems like some individuals are already exhausted by the election coverage.
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Wolf Blitzer: KEY RACE ALERT
— jer (@jxysag94) November 4, 2020
My anxiety: pic.twitter.com/PHGRqgigJO
When CNN's Wolf Blitzer comes onscreen to announce a Key Race Alert, viewers know that an onslaught of important information is coming their way. But, it may be too much for some to handle given this stressful period.
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LOL @CNN’s ‘Key Race Alert’ brought to you by the @calm app #Election2020 #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/S911VGSoJ6
— Travis Dhanraj (@Travisdhanraj) November 4, 2020
While the Key Race Alert feature may be anxiety-inducing for some, viewers noted that it is ironically sponsored by the Calm app. This specific app attempts to help users unwind and meditate in order to find a sense of, well, calm.
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Lol the CNN "KEY RACE ALERT" segment which is accompanied by thumping music and Wolf frantically yelling numbers at you is sponsored by the Calm app 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/mXJNSzTaIR
— Mary Kerrigan (@MazieK) November 4, 2020
It's a tad ironic that the Calm app is sponsoring CNN's Key Race Alert feature. Clearly, the network's very own segment is causing its fair share of anxiety amongst viewers.
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“KEY RACE ALERT!”
*Hans Zimmer Music Score*
*Zooms in on map*“Too early to call”#Election2020 pic.twitter.com/nMzT0NXvcc
— Anis Agris (@AnisAgris) November 4, 2020
While many of these alerts showcase new information about the various elections going on across the country, sometimes the icon simply shows up in order for the pundits to share their projections or opinions about how the night is going. For those waiting on new information, it's a rough concept to grapple with.
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GUYS LOOKS LIKE WE GOT A KEY RACE ALERT ON CNN!
- OHIO: TOO EARLY TO CALL
- NORTH CAROLINA: TOO EARLY TO CALL
- PENNSYLANIA: TOO EARLY TO CALL
- GEORGIA: TOO EARLY TO CALL
- MINNESOTA: TOO EARLY TO CALL
- NEW HAMPSHIRE: TOO EARLY TO CALL[lmao almost every state is]
— David 🕊️ (@Brrrrrpp) November 4, 2020
At the moment, many of the races across the country are too early to call. However, that hasn't stopped CNN from sharing Key Race Alerts about certain states.
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tv: 🚨KEY RACE ALERT🚨
— liv | VOTE. VOTE. VOTE. (@livandstuff) November 4, 2020
me: #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/0YrS1ee6Dt
Clearly, many viewers are following along with these Key Race Alerts, despite the fact that they may add to their anxiety levels. The above photo really showcases how many are feeling during this election night.
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