Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Consuming Calamity
I was looking at some upscale websites for tips on the latest in presentation style for informative content, and came across a couple that seem to exemplify what I will term chic chagrin. As well-heeled examples of the secular genre meant to induce intensity of feeling rather than propensity to action, Circle of Blue and Frontline allow viewers to experience strong emotions and feel intellectually superior without the discomfort of having to confront the corresponding demands of civic responsibility.
I guess that's why they have such ample funding.
I guess that's why they have such ample funding.
