I cannot begin to say how excited I am about what happened to Rupert Murdoch today! Why am I so happy? Is it because I was appalled by the scandal? Well, ok. Sure. But scandals are like a buy one get three free deals these days, so ok. Yeah. Is it because I love to see security breaches and people attacked by surprise? YES! In this case, yes! Rupert Murdoch was hit in the face Double Dare style with a pie plate of shaving cream, or foam, or whatever it was. That is amazing!
Why do I think this is amazing? Because in a world where security breaches mean that the death toll may not be finalized until the ruble is cleared, I am ecstatic that this was the method of attack chosen! Someone who was obviously upset, possibly personally hurt because of Murdoch’s scandal chose to embarrass him, and publicly display his anger and frustration in a relatively innocuous way. You know every single person in that room thought the absolute worst: blood, brains, death, paralysis, etc. But NO! Just surprise, fear, pie, face, relief. Laughs over dinner and drinks later tonight. Perhaps I am insensitive but seriously, this guy got through security and could have stabbed, shot, bit, eye-gouged, pummeled, or otherwise hurt Murdoch or his family.
Imagine what a better world this would be if officials who did serious damage to their lives and others could be publicly humiliated without the bloodshed or violence that only make matters worse. Ok, so there isn’t always blood shed or violence, that’s good, but a pie in the face would make everyone feel a little bit better. At least I think so.
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