a vox pop interview
american television personality steve allen host of tonight show further developed man on street interviews , audience-participation comedy breaks have become commonplace on late-night tv. interviewees shown in public places, , supposed giving spontaneous opinions in chance encounter – unrehearsed persons, not selected in way. such, broadcast journalists refer them abbreviated vox pop. in u.s. broadcast journalism referred man on street interview or mots.
because results of such interview unpredictable @ best, vox pop material edited down tightly. presents difficulties of balance, in selection used ought be, point of view of journalistic standards, fair cross-section of opinions.
although 2 can quite confused, vox pop not form of survey. each person asked same question; aim variety of answers , opinions on given subject. journalists instructed approach wide range of people varied answers different points of view. interviewees should of various ages, sexes, classes , communities diverse views , reactions of general people known.
generally, vox pop question asked of different persons in different parts of streets or public places. exception, in specific topic or situation not concerned general people, question can asked in specific group know perception/reaction of group specific topic or issue; e.g., question can asked group of students quality of education.
with increasing public familiarity term, several radio , television programs have been named vox pop in allusion practice.
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