Doesn’t it seem like everyone just shouts at each other these days?
I think it’s because conflict is drama, drama is entertaining and entertainment is marketable. Finding consensus and common ground is dull! Nobody wants to watch a civilized discussion that acknowledges ambiguity and complexity. We want to see fireworks!
We want the sense of solidarity and identity that comes from having our interests narrowed and exploited by like-minded zealots! Talk show hosts, political candidates, news programs, special interest groups…they all become successful by reducing debates to the level of shouted rage. Nothing gets solved but we’re all entertained!
– Calvin
Just 6 years old and more wisdom than all of the jokers on television combined. I couldn’t have put it in better words myself.
O Wise Calvin…I salute thee!
Filed under: General, Entertainment, Life
you mean calvin klein right??….hehe jk
pretty hilarious post actually….very apt.
Good stuff… never came across this strip..