Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Hyperbole
Last week I went to the movie theater to see a live broadcasting of the radio program This American Life, which was being performed in New York. Per usual (I've always wanted to say that) the show was great. It was filled with comical moments, weird moments, and moments that were quite moving. But I won't talk about the things that actually impacted me in a meaningful way. Because then I would get serious. And I've tried my best to keep this blog free from anything containing real emotions on my part and requiring serious contemplation/reflection on yours. You're welcome.
For about the past...oh I don't know...8 months or so, I've been listening to This American Life podcasts somewhat obsessively. And when I say obsessively, I mean that I have listened to 70 percent of the weekly episodes from the past 17 years. However, I usually listen to them as I go to sleep at night--so more often than not, I only actually hear 70 percent of the episode before I fall asleep. Consequently, I've really only listened to 70 percent of 70 percent of the episodes.
But back to the movie theater. I somehow ended up nestled awkwardly between two strangers for the entire course of the show. (How are some people not aware of the always leave at least one empty chair in between your body and mine rule?) But despite this initial breech of social norms, we chuckled amicably at the inside jokes made by the show's host, Ira Glass. And I felt...I felt part of something. Part of something snooty and exclusive. And it felt good. It felt good to shake my head (internally...for the most part) as I walked past all the other people who were standing in line to see The Avengers or whatever other silly action movie was playing. Like, Oh...such children. Such a young and bumptious generation they are...but one day they will learn. One day they too will be cultured and join the ranks of us informed and reflective intellectuals who listen to "Fresh Air" and "All Things Considered" in our spare time and of our own volition.
(I don't really know what the point of this post was.)
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