It has not been a banner year for popular culture…but then when has it ever been? When a year is populated with 55-hour celebrity weddings, “wardrobe malfunctions”, Donald Trump’s hair, and competitive gluttony, what can one do but pray for it all to mercifully come to an end? In about 41.5 hours, 2004 will end with a whimper. I’d like to say that I’m optimistic that 2005 will reveal the world to be a more enlightened place, but I’m old enough to know better.
Here’s what a I really want to know, though: does that $28,000 grilled-cheese sandwich come with fries??
