I have been informed that the Squiddies, an annual on-line comics poll, has declared “Many Happy Returns”–the return of Kara storyline–to be the best multi-part story of 2003.
I appreciate the validation, although it does remind me of Tony Randall’s five-second acceptance speech upon winning the Emmy for Best Lead in a Comedy for “The Odd Couple” the same year the show was cancelled: “I’m pleased I won. Now I just wish I had a job.”
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On very, very rare occasions, I employ a tactic utilized by Professor Kingsfield in the pilot episode of “The Paper Chase.” In that episode, young student Mr. Hart proves so inept, so worthless, that Kingsfield “shrouds” him. Akin to “shunning” in certain societies, it means that the person is effectively dead. He will never be called upon or acknowledged or responded to in any way. Far more effective than taking steps to shut someone up, it allows them to shout into the wind as much as they wish. I consider it a far more elegant solution than censorship.
Peterdavid.net officially shrouds Dee and his/her various personalities. Dee, who gives conservatives a bad name, is dead to this board. As far as I am concerned, he/she/it no longer exists.
I invite others to follow my lead or not, as they see fit.
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