Special Leads

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/05/fashion/shows/05lohan.html?ref=fashion
Lead: “PAS possible,” said Fabien Baron, the noted French art director shortly after the Emanuel Ungaro show on Sunday. “Call the fashion police!”


In the first article, it starts off using a quotation lead. I feel that this type of lead works well for this type of news story. The quotation, although humorous, jumps us into the eyes of the noted French art director, Fabien Baron. I like this lead because it catches your attention, and makes you want to read more. I feel like this lead could be go in different direction as well by using a quotation found later in the news story, "We love Lindsay Lohan -- as an actress," said Baron. "Period." I feel that this jumps into the story, gives the main idea and it makes you want to read more. Another specialty lead that might capture the attention of the audience more could be a feature lead or contrast lead, discussing how people love Lindsay Lohan and how she's an actress, and then say how Baron thinks she is better as just an actress. That way the readers will understand Baron's concern.



http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/04/health/04meat.html
Lead: Stephanie Smith, a children’s dance instructor, thought she had a stomach virus. The aches and cramping were tolerable that first day, and she finished her classes.

In the second article, it starts off with a feature lead. I feel that this type of lead gives the reader a wholist (and graphic) idea of what it is like for Smith. This lead approach, although rather graphic does entise readers and capture the attention of their audience. I feel that this type of lead is most appropriate for this particular news story. Although, a quotation or contrast lead might be strong as well.