Big Red Son

I realized today that I had promised to upload a scan of David Foster Wallace's "Big Red Son" from Consider the Lobster, as suggested by Sian. As we discussed at the end of our last meeting, this essay is a bit long (50 pages) considering that there are four other pieces on the agenda. Still, it seems really interesting and well placed after Working. I think we should consider it not "required" but "highly recommended." (It's about the porn industry!)

Could everyone else who contributed an article perhaps post the author/title and a brief explanation? I think that would be worthwhile as the end was all sort of rushed.

Okay, so here's the pdf:

Big Red Son

I think a lot of people you all know probably own this book, too. Might be worth digging up a copy.

Also, we're on the calendar for Monday, February 22nd this month. Speak now or forever hold your peace.

In other news, here's a link to the "scene" in which Rip Torn (from Working) hits Norman Mailer with a hammer and then Mailer attempts to bite his ear off. Enjoy.