I am all for encouraging people's hobbies, but there clearly cannot be a better example of a slow news day than this here from the ABC here in Australia!
So there I was, arm hooked up to the machine, watching my plasma swirl away into a bag while the morning news dribbled across the screen like a bad fever dream. And what were they showing? A "riot" in Melbourne, allegedly. The sort of riot where the real thugs wear body armour, carry pepper spray and look like they just walked off the set of RoboCop. The people they were beating? A ragtag crew of teenagers and old hippies—probably fresh out of a drum circle, still smelling of patchouli. But sure, let's call it a riot. Now, here's where it really gets good. I mentioned this spectacle to a few people later, thinking maybe they'd share my outrage or, at the very least, give a damn. But no. What did I get instead? A smirk, a chuckle, and—oh, the pièce de résistance—"You should really just let it go." Let it go? Yeah, let me uncork a nice, overpriced cup of coffee, sit back with my legs crossed, and soak in the latest reality TV trash. Why bother caring when ...
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My favourite collection was the human teeth collection made into sculptures.
What I want to know is why this was published in a newspaper on the opposite side of the globe but never made it to the local press here?
Collecting ephemera is a legitimate means of preserving the first aspect of an era to be forgotten: common culture. It's often a more accurate reflection of life as lived by real people than the high art of the same period.
Take another look. There's some cool stuff you may never have noticed before. I bet your photographer's eye will be surprised.
The D in D & T, an award? Very nice. I will have to blog on that SOON!
Gerard, I saw that story and reckon that those girls deserve a medal and front page for their actions. It is disappointing to hear that it was not reported in the place that it happened. But that's the press I guess, why report a positive story when you could complain and emphasise the negatives?
FF, I will be honest and say that I avoid The Collectors because I have had dealings with an 'expert' (HA!) on the show in the past (I had an office right next door to him), and I cannot stand the arrogant, smug pratt. In his defence (!?!), he is FAR worse in person than on TV. Can you guess who?
Grocer, strewth indeed.