Doing some ‘studying’ today and came across these two gems on Ayn Rand. First, the real death of Ayn Rand. Second, Ayn Rand the children’s movie critique does an exceptional job of finding all the messages I missed as a foolish child. Finally, some John Oliver for good measure because it never gets old.
Interesting Atlantic article in light of Jon Stewart’s announcement to leave The Daily Show. And for good measure Stewart on Crossfire years back. Always my favorite teaching aid for the ‘News and Media’ unit in Government class only second to using this Chapelle clip for the Bill of Rights unit.
Talking about funny social media accounts, check out Nihilist Arby’s twitter account. Sample tweet: “The birth of your child, your first snowfall, a shooting star: All meaningless in the face of the void. Arby’s: may as well order the large.” or: “McDonalds is trying to buy you with love. Check out THIS counter offer: suffer and let Arby’s be your fuel. Die.”