The only thing slower than the pool repair is the audience that can't stop watching.
People are watching the Reflecting Pool like reality TV. What does that say about us?
What began as a two-week repair job on the National Mall's Reflecting Pool has stretched all summer, captivating a small online audience that treats it like a reality show, complete with plot twists and commentary.
Source: People are watching the Reflecting Pool like reality TV. What does that say about us? — NPR News
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Jul 22, 2026.
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