Davis ThinkingDomino's Pizza has changed since we left her, and she's asking for one more chance. One date to prove things are different now. And she won't take no for an answer. There's the personalized billboards. The on-air dedications from the local deejay. Airplanes trailing messages across the sky, and random acquaintances showing up at our work, promising she'll make us happy this time. Plus, we've got the sneaking suspicion we're being followed.
Ah, our fascination with celebrity. I’m quite sure it’s responsible for my past post, Colbert as Case Study, being my most-viewed blog entry to date. And 24-hour cable news wouldn’t be in business these days without it. And without 24-hour cable news, our Nation’s hero, Stephen Colbert wouldn’t be on television. (Well, at least his alter ego wouldn’t take to the airwaves…um, I mean basic-cable waves).
Stephen Colbert is a comic genius, and in my opinion (and his), one of today’s most relevant pop culture icons. Not only do I love his overall schtick and political satire, but Colbert’s delivery and improv skills demonstrate remarkable comedic talent. However, Colbert’s true mastery may be in his ability to engage a new type of audience: today’s digital culture.
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