There was a lot less attention given to the April 23 release of Elvis impersonator Paul Kevin Curtis than there was for his arrest for allegedly attempting to poison President Obama and others with ricin-tainted mail. (Story >) NBC Nightly News didn't even cover the release.
I think this is because...
a) Innocence is uninteresting.
b) He seemed to be enjoying the free press (even thanked his fans).
c) Elvis impersonators are goofy and don't draw audiences like explosions, of which we've recently (and sadly) had a surplus
d) He's used a lot of religious language in his public statement (that whole papal thing just plum tuckered us out).
This article tars and feathers Mr Curtis and as of today (4/24) hasn't been updated:
The comments show how dangerous it can be to be accused of something in this country (whether you're guilty or not).
We are only a breath away from gladiators and lions.
[2013-04-24]
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Grand Rapids classic rock station 101.3 The Fox became 101.3 "The Brew" in February.
They ran promos leading up to the switch with sounds of rifle shots and the words "The fox is dead" and "Kill the fox."
Comment: Don't make fun of the old ways when there's been a lot of folks trying to make the old ways work for a long time. Just embrace the new and appreciate the old. It's all going to start over again anyway. Enjoy the ride.
BTW, after listening for a bit, the main changes are a few more B-side tracks, the sound of pouring beer between songs, and ads targeting guys that never quite made it over the bell curve and would seem to have a lot of sexual, legal, and tax problems.
[2013-02-28]
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