I guessed that you may have implied that, but it seemed to be a bit too
"radical" reading of it. So, I was not sure if there were more to it
(e.g. a reference to a particular historic event/situation/movie/...).
Hence the question.
While I appreciate and enjoy the literary abilities of Frank,
the photo doesn't look as dramatic or even tense to me.
I don't see anything showing the richness. This could've been
at a catered family wedding, company party, or even at a Sunday brunch
buffet at a restaurant with outdoors seating.
While the attendees are more likely to be in the middle class, I don't
think that necessarily suggests some sort of disdain.
I've seen some people for whom the pose with the hands behind the back
like this is a normal relaxed pose that helps avoiding stooping/slouching.
But again, Frank's/Marco's spin is also possible, but it would be more
convincing with some additional context.
Igor
Marco Alpert Wed, 24 Sep 2014 12:21:56 -0700
What frank said (and pretty darned evocatively, I might add).
m
On Sep 24, 2014, at 11:17 AM, knarf wrote:
Well, I don't know how Marco meant it but I'm seeing waiters or servers
standing at the periphery of an event, at the beck and call of rich white
folks. They're far enough away that they won't be conspicuous but close
enough to immediately serve their masters.
The body language is awkward, arms folded behind their back. Even at that it
looks like the fellow on the left is tense, arms and hands twisted, like a
coiled spring, as if he wants to scream out in anger, demanding respect.
Meanwhile the rich folk are oblivious. They take no notice of "the staff"
unless of course they need something.
I would think working in such a place is very humiliating no matter what the
pay. If there ever were a revolution I'd expect him to be at the forefront.
Of course maybe I have it all wrong but that's what I feel when I look at the
title and photo together.
Cheers,
frank
On 24 September, 2014 12:29:30 PM EDT, Igor PDML-StR wrote:
Marco,
Please excuse my ignorance - but I am not getting this title.
I suspect it might have some reference that I am missing. So, I am
intrigued what it was.
Igor
On 23 September, 2014 1:36:36 AM EDT, Marco Alpert <ma...@alpert.com>
wrote:
http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo14/peso27.html
Comments, as always, welcomed.
-Marco
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