Sip’ in coffee here, despite a sleepless night. Was it the unfathomable troubles of a disturbed mind? Not this time. Get’ in knee deep in some Dominion groupie stank? Nah. Just plain fascination and awe at how hardcore Harry Truman was … No, that wasn’t a punch line.

PBS (Public Broadcast Service — not the Armageddon alarm buzzer, that channel you mistake for A&E, History, Animal Planet or Discovery Channel) has been running a series on the lives of famous recent US Presidents. As opposed to the shit smearing of ’08 candidates, they’ve been giving historical perspective given the precedent-setting race we face. Turns out that despite the media wanting you to be afraid of any and everything, things have been fucked up as bad or worse before. Nazi’s were VERY bad; now it’s synonymous with “asshole”.

Aside from the fundamental impact of Sesame Street on my fetal mind, I was enlightened to the virtues of corporate-free TV as a teenager sentenced to creative punishments for mundane transgressions. Fucking up in math, watch a special on Einstein and write a report. Come home smelling of beer; watch a program about alcoholism and write a report — when your parents are teachers this is the kind of shit you do.

Oh I got yelled at, threatened with military enlistment, and hit too; but these lessons are what stuck. Later I was naturally attracted to the subjects showcased whether about the past, interviews with current names, or sex. (STOP giggling) British comedy and operas didn’t take though — preventing my development into a black Frazier-esque dandy. Dandies aren’t popular in my hood, and I’ve received enough hell for using “-esque”. (“Muthafucka, you ain’t French!”)

Seems like when you need not worry about popularity (ratings) or advertising (crap) you CAN focus on quality. Grown men on the Internet are trying to bone your little girl; watch us make’ em squirm! It is true, but pathetically obvious. This pill freshens your breath but causes random bowel geysers. I’ll just brush twice a day, thanks though. You really don’t miss these sensational appeals when they’re gone. It leaves your full attention for the subject you tuned in for to marinate on the mind. Commercial-less cable shows are the same way, engrossing and interesting — but PBS is free!!! (except for that seasonal fund drive they do, would $5 kill ya cheap-ass?)

If you can stand to miss out on learning which young singer  you’ll forget about in a year — I think you can — get a pure glance at the world beyond your niche.

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