I can only speak about what I currently find funny or similar. Emily Prager's novel, Eve's Tattoo , is an underrated social satire that shares the ambition of Southern's brand of outrage. Since we are all obsessed with the media these days, it is not surprising that the most successful films and television in recent years play off the hall of mirrors we find ourselves living in. They certainly force viewers to think about what they are watching. Terry was always optimistic, and I think we owe it to ourselves not to become too cynical about the barrage of media garbage that seems to inform our culture.
Cynicism is just as destructive as blithe smugness.
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