Study the editorial cartoon by John Branch. A female reporter is in a storm. In the first panel, she says "Everyone should stay inside to avoid being hit by flying" and then in the second panel she finishes her sentence by saying "T V reporters." A video camera and reporters are flying around her. What is the cartoonist's purpose in this editorial cartoon? to warn people about incoming bad weather to make a satire about how many reporters cover bad weather to tell readers that proper weather gear is important to explain that reporters are forced to do risky work

B). To make a satire about how many reporters cover bad weather.

Explanation:

Editorial cartoons primarily intend to serve an educational purpose by conveying a message. It draws the readers' attention towards the social or political issues through graphically revealing them in a satirical manner.

As per the question, the given editorial cartoon functions 'to make a satire regarding how the reporters cover bad weather.' It reveals the author's opinion about the irrationality and inanity in the reporters' representation of bad weather. It visually highlights and comments upon the folly of these reporters' presentation ('everyone ... flying') that would assist the readers to understand their irresponsibility. Thus, option B is the correct answer.