Analyzing Mr. Burns’ All-Stars is another post all by itself. I’m sure it’s been done to death but some fascinating choices by the writing team for that episode.
I looked back to it and the wretches went with "Caught Baseball Thrown from Top of Monument." No sizzle, but I think they knew the subject would sell itself as long as they stayed out of the way.
I have been guilty of editing older language for a modern audience, and "benumbed" was on the chopping block, but in the end it was too charming to pass up. Thanks for reading Meg and as always I appreciate knowing you enjoyed!
Well done! And the Simpson's reference was a great touch!
Analyzing Mr. Burns’ All-Stars is another post all by itself. I’m sure it’s been done to death but some fascinating choices by the writing team for that episode.
Great details Paul, on a story I had read in different forms!
Truly a monumental catch! I’m surprised the ink-stained wretches at the Post missed that catchy headline.
I looked back to it and the wretches went with "Caught Baseball Thrown from Top of Monument." No sizzle, but I think they knew the subject would sell itself as long as they stayed out of the way.
Great story. I was thinking of something to do this summer but since it’s already been done I’ll have to think about it.
Thanx Paul!
Whatever you do wear a helmet!
“The force of the ball benumbed my hand.” That expression sounds so ‘period.’ This was outstanding, Paul. The footnote was a nice touch!
I have been guilty of editing older language for a modern audience, and "benumbed" was on the chopping block, but in the end it was too charming to pass up. Thanks for reading Meg and as always I appreciate knowing you enjoyed!
I love the older language and find it charming, too.
I missed that episode of the Simpsons. DOH!