When computer genius and all-around studmuffin John Bush implemented a new feature for The Chronicle's website that allowed readers to offer their comments to articles online, we thought that our devoted reader(s) would flood the site with insightful glances into the world of arts and entertainment and our coverage of it. Thirteen issues, hundreds of articles, and even a Nick Christie food column bashing the South later, we've received a grand total of eight (8) responses.
Friends, this has to change-we expect more from you this semester. When you write us, you not only receive the intrinsic benefit of lending your voice to important campus issues, but you may also receive an electronic mail message from your favorite Recess writer, or, if you act now, you may even be ridiculed on this very page in an upcoming edition!
All this talk about upcoming posts, however, does not imply that we did not appreciate our first eight thought-provoking nuggets. To honor the brave few, here are some awards for our most vocal readers:
The Dazzling Insight Award--Ahmed Mohamed, a graphic designer from the Maldives (Maldives??), wins for this thoughtful analysis of Tom Roller's review of 8 Mile: "This could be the best movie for me coz i really wanna see his life story as a movie. i like his songs too." So do I, Ahmed, so do I.
The Instant Loss of Credibility Award--A mysterious reader known only as "C.R.M." started his post in defense of Pearl Jam's new release Riot Act by announcing, "I am a high school student."
The Most Clever Use of a Maiden Name Award--Susan Nash wrote this in response to my own parody of Larry King: "HA! As usual, Veis's own style of sarcasm makes some strange and truthful sense. Very funny." After an intense background check, I discovered that Susan's last name by marriage is in fact "Veis." Very clever indeed, mom.
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