April 16, 2003
Live From Baghdad, Great Reality TV!
"Although the polls indicate that a large majority loves this war, far fewer people turn out for the pro-war manifestations than the rabble protesting it. The reason, it hardly needs be said, is that those of a patriotic disposition are home in front of their sets watching this largest and best of all reality TV shows, brought to us by sponsors such as MCI, Tylenol and—my favorite—Scott’s Turf Builder. Knowing that there are no dandelions in the lawn makes for the peace of mind to enjoy the bombing and the pretty girl war correspondents. There has been grumbling because a few Americans are being killed or wounded, but most viewers feel that knowing actual people are actually being harmed makes for better reality TV. Have you ever seen a war show or movie with higher production values than Attack on Iraq?
Nicholas von Hoffman, NY Observer
