George Kastanza, he ain't

“People are dumb.”

So sayeth Tony Kornheiser, from TV’s “Pardon the Interruption”. Great show, by the way. Tony and Michael Wilbon argue about everything. They banter about sports mainly, but other stuff as well, in a manner that is very engaging. What’s not to love about the “Good Cop, Bad Cop” bit? Genius. Check it out, if you get a chance.

PTI and, it’s little brother of a show, “Around the Horn” are a great way to unwind after work for me. My interest in sports has waned in past years, but shows like these two command enough attention for me to tune in most days, if only for a while.

The term “people”, when used in sweeping generalizations, is a great one. It allows the person using it to apply some derogatory comment to civilization, while simultaneously excluding his or her present company. We generally forget that we are usually as guilty as the next Joe(lyn) of whatever we’re stating. “People” can really beget a sense of elitism.

So when Tony (I may call you that, right?) says “People are dumb”, it’s implied that Tony, Michael and I (the viewer) are the only ones on the planet capable of understanding this concept.

Got that, people?