The Bellman.
sell-out zone
Sunday, June 12, 2005
Zwichenzug culture watch, creeping immaturity edition
The local NPR affiliate rebroadcasted Kid Cool, an episode of To the Best of Our Knowledge, this evening. The blurb:
So, anyway, I just wanted to mention that the small party we had at my place last week featured kites, model rockets, and dodgeball.
Being a kid has never been cooler. In fact, it's SO cool, it's not just for the twelve and under set anymore. These days more adults watch the Cartoon Network than CNN, Care Bears are making a comeback, and Scoobie-Doo underpants come in grown-up sizes. In this hour of To the Best of Our Knowledge, born-again kids. Also, why being forever young might be robbing society of some of its best virtues – like wisdom and maturity.
So, anyway, I just wanted to mention that the small party we had at my place last week featured kites, model rockets, and dodgeball.
