tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post7765616181603035185..comments2024-03-22T00:35:12.415-07:00Comments on HoseMaster of Wine™: EPHEMERA: The Malcolm Gladwell ParadoxRon Washam, HMWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-91626756449313743322016-11-04T08:49:15.529-07:002016-11-04T08:49:15.529-07:00political bullsh*t?political bullsh*t?Ziggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00575751456094003292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-13007672944100996782016-10-28T13:21:58.362-07:002016-10-28T13:21:58.362-07:00The best satire works because the person or group ...The best satire works because the person or group either don't get it, or don't know how to respond, or just don't really care what anyone thinks. If they freak out and overreact then it usually makes it not funny anymore (see: Riedel)...just tragic.<br />Keep poking them with a stick, it is needed in the golden age of _____________(choose your favorite).Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947624477553194151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-38500396626450764772016-10-28T06:24:51.476-07:002016-10-28T06:24:51.476-07:00Hey Hose, drive-by.
EVOHey Hose, drive-by.<br /><br />EVOEric V. Orangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10421713709476706024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-39357269189346389572016-10-27T19:31:14.334-07:002016-10-27T19:31:14.334-07:00An element of satire not overtly mentioned is: pub...An element of satire not overtly mentioned is: public shaming, which can lead to public behavior change. (Unseen nefarious private behavior can still go unchanged.)<br /><br />We no longer have public stockades, but being pilloried in the media is a powerful weapon.<br /><br />The publicized unguarded and lascivious comments by a contemporary high public office aspirant, recorded on a Hollywood promotional tour bus, being the latest example.Bob Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099196210297757292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-19519392732618033082016-10-27T18:00:05.813-07:002016-10-27T18:00:05.813-07:00Hey Common Taters,
After I listened to Gladwell&#...Hey Common Taters,<br /><br />After I listened to Gladwell's podcast, I couldn't stop thinking about how misguided and silly it was. Made me wonder if others in fields he pontificates about also think he's off-base. Also, I haven't written much EPHEMERA lately, and so I wanted to resurrect that. I was spouting off, is what it boils down to.<br /><br />My heart is in writing comedy. Satire is the most demanding genre of comedy, I think. It can have influence, and can effect some change, but only rarely. But if it pointedly makes people cringe, makes them uncomfortable, then it's gold. I only wish I were much better at it.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone for the kind words. Ron Washam, HMWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11238869156614617705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-74041758446925220132016-10-27T10:52:12.952-07:002016-10-27T10:52:12.952-07:00Happy Belated Birthday, Ron!
What Charlie and Tho...Happy Belated Birthday, Ron!<br /><br />What Charlie and Thomas said...<br /><br />While it may be true that satire alone doesn't change the world, but humor does! And you always make us laugh. And we do need to laugh (particularly during this dismal electoral season)! And it makes us all keep coming back for more every Monday and Thursday (even when we don't have time to comment) because you change our day.<br /><br />...for the better! :-DMarcia Macomberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07237764449953259939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-61903730362967094412016-10-27T10:35:38.036-07:002016-10-27T10:35:38.036-07:00Brilliant, Ron. So much so that I'm inspired ...Brilliant, Ron. So much so that I'm inspired to go out and buy a bunch of Reidel wine glasses!Mark Raderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07399476365507647647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-63000125535863280722016-10-27T09:32:09.450-07:002016-10-27T09:32:09.450-07:00Ron - Take the case of Al Franken; Al was a very s...Ron - Take the case of Al Franken; Al was a very sharp satirist in his pre-MN-senator days. It made him rich, after SNL made him famous. Oddly, it was Rush Limbaugh (the 'big fat idiot') and Fox's Roger Ailes ('fair and balanced') that sent his books to the NYT bestseller list. I think his prominence as a satirist made him poised to actually have an impact, but alas he wanted to get something 'done' and he ran for the senate. While I like his political work, I prefer the satirist version of Franken.<br /><br />I think you would be a lousy politician but the wine world needs (and deserves) you. Gladwell needs you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02482425756666353293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-83346889933494112042016-10-27T09:29:17.928-07:002016-10-27T09:29:17.928-07:00And while it may not be your goal to influence the...And while it may not be your goal to influence the course of human events, satire can and does do that from time to time. <br /><br />No, you won't get Riedel to pull back on all the various stemware he makes. You may not even influence many of the gullible in their beliefs that they need a half dozen or more shapes of wine glasses.<br /><br />But, maybe you do. And maybe you cause folks to rethink the 100-point rating scale or their worship of MS and MW as god-marks of wine.<br /><br />To me, satire is sometimes just about laughter, but it also can be about serious commentary on the foibles you perceive. In that way, and when it occurs, it is nothing less than an editorial. And while very few single editorials change the world, some point the way, and some reinforce the way and some are just pissing in the wind because the satirist can.<br /><br />You write very good satire. I think you sell the genre short--and you sell yourself short.Charlie Olkenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02513782687786106137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-89398210962253883742016-10-27T08:29:53.654-07:002016-10-27T08:29:53.654-07:00The bad news is that we're in "a world go...The bad news is that we're in "a world gone irredeemably mad;" the good news is that the law of unintended consequences provides a never-ending commentary on that madness. Keep the pencil sharp!James Biddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06936936790868384845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-22837516196104943932016-10-27T08:25:20.783-07:002016-10-27T08:25:20.783-07:00On Gladwell's writing: while he is a thinker, ...On Gladwell's writing: while he is a thinker, in my view, what he writes falls into the category of pop pap, pseudo-scientific stuff.<br /><br />On truth: I've learned from journalism (and from jury duty) there is no such thing. Only facts. <br /><br />On satire: you are real gooooood at it.Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07322028233207741737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6745003136564123305.post-54340904340626768142016-10-27T08:23:49.428-07:002016-10-27T08:23:49.428-07:00Ron, you hold up a wonderful mirror to all that is...Ron, you hold up a wonderful mirror to all that is pretentious about wine. Thanks.AmitiesJeromehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247711066410321005noreply@blogger.com