I just don’t understand this sofa.

lefty quaker academic in nyc
January 25th, 2006 — arts, pop culture
I just don’t understand this sofa.

January 13th, 2006 — humor, pop culture
The Sicilian has a unique approach to the world, as you may remember from our conversation about Zombies.
Last night he saw a commercial for a new reality show following “People who work out in gyms!” No, I am not kidding. Granted, it was on some channel no one watches (FitTV or somesuch.)
And he said, “Why don’t they come out with an interesting reality show.”
And I said, “Like what?”
And he said, “You know, something new, something really good. Like Cannibals!”
And I laughed.
And he said, “Or lepers!”
Seven cannibals, picked to live in a house, and have their lives taped. You know, it does sound interesting. Come on, cable TV producers. You know you want to pluck this man out of his mild-mannered librarian job and put him to work, don’t you?