Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Speaking of which
Speaking of San Francisco values, what do the progressives who read The SFBG think about when they run out and watch a movie?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying truck commercials. Enjoying truck commercials can even be a politically innocent act — it does not signify that you secretly lust after fossil fuels. Plus, there's a payoff to admitting that such pleasures can be had guilt free: you can enjoy watching Michael Bay's latest sci-fi actionfest, Transformers, on its own terms. If you're one of the people who helped the flick earn more than $100 million during its opening week, you may not need my help. For those still fighting the urge to cheer for shiny trucks, I offer a few arguments to persuade you. Well, thanks, Annalee Newitz. My heart was torn. Oh, and keep in mind...
If you want to enjoy this flick without guilt, you will have to ignore the whole Middle East issue. I'll try my best...
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