Allen Esterson wrote:
Hey, folks. The article was a parody of Gladwell *written by Craig Brown*. Craig Brown would be amazed that it led to a serious exchange on the meaning of Christmas! http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/comedy/craigbrown.shtml
Well, now, that's hilarious. It seemed "obvious" to me that it was intended by "Gladwell" not as a serious piece, but as as a sendup, (just look at the joke names of the people "interviewed": Sanjive, Guff of Malarkey College, Bunquum). It also seemed odd to me that Mike didn't realize it was a sendup. But now Allen informs us that it was a sendup, OF Gladwell, not BY him. Guess I got had. Chris Green York U. Toronto ========== --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly (bsouthe...@frostburg.edu)
