Consider The Lobster
Why Blank Mag is in awe of the late David Foster Wallace. David Foster Wallace’s article “Consider the Lobster” begins as a journalistic report from the annual Maine Lobster Festival but soon becomes a philosophical meditation on the question, “Is it all right to boil a sentient creature alive just for our gustatory pleasure?” This [...]
Things not to say when opening Christmas presents
“Its the thought that counts – though you could have thought about it a bit more” “I think I’ve opened the wrong one. I’d never wear this.” “I need to make a phone call.” “No I’m not disappointed. I just thought you were doing all right for yourself” “Thank you darling. It’s almost as nice [...]
