David Brooks is funny? Who knew?

[gristy]

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/11/opinion/11brooks.html?_r=1&ref=opinion&oref=slogin

The Great Forgetting

You lose vision. What party? Did you see this person at a party? By now, articulation is impossible. You are a puddle of gurgling noises and awkward silences. After the longest of these pauses, she goes for the coup de grâce: “You have no idea who I am, do you?”

You can’t tell the truth. That would be an admission of social defeat. The only possible response is: “Of course, I know who you are. You’re the hooker who hangs around on 14th Street most Saturday nights.”

[MADem]

1. A bit unfortunate that, given his opening line

They say the 21st century is going to be the Asian Century......

[Demeter]

2. It's a Disgusting Waste of Column Inches

Like watching him jerk off in public.

[underpants]

3. YOU CAN! $27-$55

http://www.nbc12.com/abouttown/16958401.html

David Brooks at The Richmond Forum
Event Details
Date: April 12, 2008

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Location: Landmark Theater

Link: http://www.richmondforum.org/

Adult Price: $27-$55

Organization: The Richmond Forum

Event Description
David Brooks is a keen observer of the American way of life and an insightful analyst of present-day politics and foreign affairs. He writes a syndicated column for The New York Times and is a regular analyst on The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and NPR. He is a best-selling author and a former writer and editor for The Wall Street Journal, Atlantic Monthly, and other major print media. He joins us to discuss current events and the 2008 Presidential campaign.