Rule #1

 

Rule #1:  Do not take a maximum-strength decongestant prior to an attempt at sleep.

“Violence of the Lambs”, Not Without Controversy

“The greatest threat to civilization in the next half century is not nuclear arms or global warming or a superresistant virus that will wipe us out by the millions.  John Jeremiah Sullivan contemplates the coming battle between man and best.” 

In one of my classes (for which I should be writing a paper; however, I am squandering my time writing other things…) we are discussing culture jamming.  While in a biology lecture (neither indulging in cell membrane communication nor researching a paper topic for the aforementioned class) I happened upon this article in an old issue of GQ (I am behind in my periodical reading).  I know, I know…GQ.  But! This article demands attention, and it certainly claims its fair share in blogs and online journalism.  John Jeremiah Sullivan exquisitely writes with sophistication, purpose, and yes a little trickery, but who does not enjoy a quality piece of literary prank now and then?  The article foreshadows the near future, years when man and beast rival for ownership of land and resources, years that Sullivan predicts loom not too far ahead.  I have listed some links with fair discussions of the article; however, I advise first reading the actual article before its criticism so as not to spoil the punchline.

The article: Sullivan, John Jeremiah. “Violence of the Lambs.” Gentlemen’s Quarterly Feb. 2008.

 Noteworthy links:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/04/AR2008020402772.html

http://stevereads.blogspot.com/2008/01/in-penny-press.html

http://outside-blog.away.com/blog/2008/01/gorillas-pissed.html