It is nice that the TV industry, or FCC, or whomever is mandating the switch to digital signal for Feb. 17, 2009 is running TV commercials. I have probably seen 30 now. And each time they try to address the densest possible individual that would be seeing said commercial. They talk slowly, and really work on their annunciation. And every time it ends with “TV’s currently hooked up to cable will not have this issue.” Fine. Then how come every single one of the 30 commercials I have seen has been on a cable channel!!! I have never seen one on a broadcast station, like the local CBS/FOX affiliate. Aren’t those the people you need to address?
On to something I omitted from yesterday’s entry. I have often pontificated on the social behaviours exhibited in bars. It is a fabulous place to learn about people. One thing that has always struck me is the dynamic that exists based on the type of bar. I personally like to go to smaller or local type bars. I find that they are more fun, cheaper, and the persons there are more “real.” I like to avoid chain places as they gouge for the alky, and usually they close early, etc. Given that I travel a lot for racing, I often find myself in some interesting watering holes. But, I never feel comfortable in those places. Part of me wonders if they can tell from the second I walk in that I am not from the area. Probably, this is true. But another thing hit me while I was watching some yocals jam to the beat the other night. There was a group of them, probably 10-15. They all knew each other, knew the bartenders, the bouncers, etc. And naturally it occurred that they spend a LOT of time there. And it was apparent from their appearance that the majority (ok all) of them more than likely did not have professional careers, and barely graduated high school. And it took me back to that fine place in my life. I lamented growing up that I did not have a “local” group that I could hang with. My development always seemed to take precedence over trying to grow such relationships. In retrospect, it was the right call.
Pensively yours,
-Michael