Making a joke would almost be too easy

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The smell of gas throughout much of Manhattan forced the evacuation of buildings and the suspension of a commuter train service on Monday, authorities and media reported.

There were no immediate reports of injuries.

"We are getting several calls of a foul odor. Our units are responding. It's in various parts of the city," a police spokesman said.

Part of the New York-New Jersey PATH commuter train system, which carries 225,000 passengers a day, was shut as a result.

Something stinks in Manhattan. This is news because it doesn't seem to be coming from New Jersey.

I've been watching the cable news channels obsess about this all morning. What would they be doing if there was really some danger?