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Offline franksolich

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Oscar Wilde begs the primitives to read James Thurber
« on: September 17, 2010, 09:58:17 PM »
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Cyrano  (1000+ posts)        Fri Sep-17-10 09:33 PM
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Regarding Keith Olbermann, James Thurber and lemmings

I’ve read posts on DU complaining about Olbermann’s readings of James Thurber’s writings on Friday nights. Perhaps the world would be a better place if the likes of Limbaugh or Beck spent some time reading Thurber – or anyone else.

Many would never have heard of lemmings if it weren’t for Thurber. One of my favorite Thurber short stories is “Interview With A Lemming.” A scientist trekking through the woods runs into a lemming and they have a conversation. After a bit, the scientist says that he can’t understand why lemmings, from time to time, march into the sea committing mass suicide. The lemming responds that he doesn’t understand why humans don’t.

Try to enjoy Keith’s readings. Picking up a book and reading it seems to be becoming obsolete. There’s nothing wrong with reading online, but for those who haven’t spent time reading actual books, give it a try. It’s more rewarding than you can possibly imagine.

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HiFructosePronSyrup  (1000+ posts)      Fri Sep-17-10 10:40 PM
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5. On lemmings

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemming#Myths_and_misconce... 

Oscar's not drawing like he used to; small campfire.
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Re: Oscar Wilde begs the primitives to read James Thurber
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2010, 10:09:51 PM »
Looks like a desperate attempt to get more people to watch Keef. 
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Re: Oscar Wilde begs the primitives to read James Thurber
« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2010, 09:16:13 AM »
Thurber wrote delightfully thoughtful and subtly humorous stories.  I'm sure Queef Slobberman doesn't really understand any of the larger points in them.
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