We really need some new words in the English language to handle the ambiguities of adult life. For example, what do you say to that friend who finally divorced her abusive husband you’ve hated for years? Congratulations? That’s not right, since her heart is broken. “I’m so sorry…” But you’re not, because she made the right move and you’re glad to see that bastard gone.
What do you say about these new Torture Team cards from the Center for Constitutional Rights? They’re free! That’s AWESOME! No wait, they’re depicting one of the darker and more horrible parts of recent American history, a stupid and tragic thing that all Americans should be ashamed of. So now I feel like a jerk for saying they’re awesome. At the same time, they’re taking a common, ubiquitous item (the baseball card) and subverting it for creative purposes. That’s what we’re all about here at Callithump!, so of course I love the idea!
