I thought we HAD this conversation already, S. Woody, about it being der Brucer's copy. In fact, I know we did. My question remains simple - why even buy the book if you don't care to read it? I really do find it irksome, which probably delights you, so go ahead and be delighted. My memory is that you enjoyed the first two, so I just guess I'm at a loss. I understand your prepping for your job, but that is new and I do believe you've had the book for quite some time. Ultimately, it matters not whether you read it or you don't read it - I just find it extremely peculiar that you pay money for something and then it just sits there like so much fish. I'll tell you what -you can even return it and I'll refund your money - that way, neither you nor I ever have to think about it again. How's that?
With the first two books, I had a lot more time for reading. Four hours on public transportation to and from work can make for a LOT of time.
No, we're not going to return the book. That would also entail returning the CD, and I happen to like Guy Haines' voice too much to do that. I like the news songs, too.
Now, back to the question: Which shows did you see when you were a teenager? No, really! I'm sure there are a lot of lurkers out there who haven't read
Kritzertime, either, so a list from you would be a good idea, regardless of my reading habits. If we have such a list to work from, maybe we can figure out what those shows
don't have in common with the current "obsession" shows.
For example, you've already mentioned
Stop the World, I Want to Get Off. In a lot of ways, this show is almost anti-romantic. Littlechap gets trapped in marriage, cheats on his wife (several times), is generally not a likable character, and dies. Nope, this is not something young women are going to identify with. Nor are young men. Aside from the hit songs, it doesn't have that "obsession" quality that could make teenagers say "Oh, that was so
wonderful!" and squeal with delight.
So, what other examples can you give us?
