Stuff from 25 February, 2009
This is the archive of tumbledry happenings that occurred on 25 February, 2009.
This is the archive of tumbledry happenings that occurred on 25 February, 2009.
I am not quite as hopeful. Some day I might bring a tape recorder to lunch while I am at work so that the world can enjoy the mindless banter and drivel that is spewed almost endlessly concerning ____(enter latest reality program or celeb scandal here). I used to laugh it off as ridiculous people talking about ridiculous things. However, I now realize that this view on life and culture is the purveying norm. There is no other explanation. Why else do these shows continue to be made and these “celebrities” continue to be paid? More people value this sort of entertainment than going to an orchestral performance (my team laughed at me when I told them that I had done just this recently), a local production of an Oscar Wilde play, or even something as simple and fun as hitting up a local comedy club or coffee shop to see what is on display.
Sorry for being the Debby Downer this time.
America’s Top Orchestra!!! When will that be on?
I don’t know what to think Alex. It is sad that people have to fill their brains with senseless nonsense (double negative?), but people are genuinely interested in the lives of others. Unfortunately, these reality shows aren’t necessarily the best portrayal of life as a whole. The question is: What is cool? In highschool, it would have been much “cooler” to be the starting quarterback than the lead male clarinetist in the band ;) In any respect, the fact that TV is more accessible to children, helps shape their view of what is “good” entertainment. And unfortunately, the shows that hit primetime are not in the humanities category.
Just my $0.02.