The other day in the office, someone asked whether Michael Jackson should be considered white or black. I opined that, in fact, he’s “wack,” although I did leave open the possibility of categorizing him as a blite. (Come on, those are great puns!)
Anyway, for a far more witty and searching examination of the spectacle du jour, check out this piece by Terry Eagleton.
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